Bold Colors & Nature’s Beauty

Experience the vibrant energy of nature through Michael Hartstein’s three collections: Floral, Nature, and Human Nature. Each piece showcases bold colors and expressive textures, available as original paintings or fine art prints.

Discover a curated selection of fine art prints that capture the essence of my original paintings. Each print is crafted with care, preserving the bold colors, textures, and details that make the artwork come alive.

The Floral Collection

This collection of paintings celebrates the beauty of nature in full bloom.

Shop Prints
Shop Originals

Meet the Artist

What makes Michael’s work stand out?

It’s his unique style. He blends realism with creativity, offering a fresh perspective on wildlife art. His work reflects a deep love for nature and a passion for color.

Art that speaks. Collections that Inspire.

A man painting on a colorful canvas in an art studio, with another vibrant floral painting hanging on the wall behind him.
An impressionistic painting of a park scene with trees and a white bridge over a small waterway in autumn.
A painting of a white swan swimming in dark water with colorful reflections of red, orange, and purple foliage on the surface.
Learn More

The Nature Collection

Natures rhythms and patterns come alive through bold brushstrokes and luminous colors.

Shop Prints
Shop Originals

Paintings Worth a Closer Look

The most-loved pieces, plus a few personal favorites from the studio. Browse the hand-picked originals and prints we’re especially excited to share.

A colorful painting of red and purple hibiscus flowers with green, yellow, and multicolored leaves against a vibrant background.
Colorful painting of three koi fish swimming among water lilies.
A colorful painting of hanging red and orange flowers with purple, green, and white background details.
A painting of a mountain landscape with layered blue and purple mountains under a pastel sky at dawn or dusk.
A colorful landscape painting of a desert scene with tall cacti, mountains in the background, and a partly cloudy sky with bright, warm colors.
Painting of a still life featuring a wine bottle, a glass of red wine, grapes, leaves, and rocks on a wooden surface, with autumn-colored background.
Tall trees looking up at green leaves against a blue sky.
A painting of a bouquet of sunflowers with yellow petals and dark centers, surrounded by green leaves and purple flowers, on a warm, textured background.

Human Nature Collection

Discover the emotions, connections and experiences that define the human spirit.

Shop Prints
Shop Originals

What People Are Saying

“Thank you so much for helping me find just the right place in my house for my second “Hartstein” painting. I guess I am now one of your collectors! The Heron is so beautiful and the colors in the painting are so vibrant! It really adds sparkle to my office”

A vibrant, colorful painting depicting a landscape with fields, trees, mountains, and a flowing river. The scene includes a large bird, a cat walking on a path, and two fish in the river. The artwork features bold, abstract shapes and a lively palette. 
— Carolyn D.

“Michael has a keen eye for painting his-one-of-a-kind view paints of nature. He loves to paint and you can see that joy reflected in his work. I could not be more pleased with my commissioned piece!”

A painting of a young woman with curly brown hair sitting in a ball pit with multicolored plastic balls, holding a yellow ball with a smiley face, and a brown dog sitting outside the pit on green grass, signed by Harlstein. 
— April H.
A colorful landscape painting of a farm with rows of red and orange fruit bushes, a central dirt path, and mountains in the background during sunset, with a basket of fruit on the path.

“Just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your work and talent. Your paintings have added warmth and beauty to my home.”

— Ricki M.
More Testimonials

Why Collectors Love Michael’s Work

  • Collectors respond to the way Michael uses color and texture to create energy you can feel, not just “pretty pictures.” His work brings warmth, movement, and that bright hit of nature into a space, whether it’s a floral piece that glows or a landscape that feels like fresh air.

  • Michael’s paintings celebrate nature. Across Floral, Nature, and Human Nature, collectors can choose what they connect with most: peaceful landscapes, expressive wildlife, vibrant botanicals, or pieces that explore the relationship between people and the natural world.

  • Collectors love knowing who they’re buying from. Michael has been painting for over 50 years, works full-time from his studio in Westlake Village, and regularly connects with collectors at local art fairs. His work has been shown from Southern California to Times Square in New York.

Painting of purple and blue irises with green stems and leaves against a yellow-green background.