Lighthouses of the World Series - Teresa Bernard Oil Paintings

The Steadfast Sentinels of the Sea Captured on Canvas

As an artist, I find a wealth of creative inspiration in lighthouses—the steadfast sentinels of the sea. This ongoing series of paintings is about depicting lighthouses from around the world.

Lighthouses stand resolute, their beacons piercing the darkness to guide ships safely through treacherous waters. These architectural marvels have fascinated humanity for centuries, blending practicality with an enchanting mystique. They symbolize guidance and resilience, embodying both practical function and poetic allure.

When my husband was in the Navy, the military relocated us to the east coast, while there we seized the opportunity to explore the Outer Banks lighthouses. Stepping inside a lighthouse for the first time was transformative, I fell in love with these structures and embarked on a creative journey to capture their essence on canvas in this series that I’ve titled “Lighthouses of the World.”

Join me on this artistic voyage—a pilgrimage to the lighthouses of the world. Together, we’ll explore their rugged beauty, their whispered legends, and the quiet strength they offer to those who sail the restless seas.

More Information About Lighthouses

According to data from The Lighthouse Directory, there are more than 24,500 lighthouses scattered across our blue planet. These beacons have guided countless ships safely through treacherous waters, their light piercing the darkness like hope itself.