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Animals and wildlife paintings gallery of artwork by realism artist Teresa Bernard.

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Texas Horned Lizard

This small wildlife painting depicts the Texas Horned Lizard. It would make an excellent gift for a budding herpetologist or someone with an interest in reptiles.

Texas horned lizard art
Texas Horned Lizard © Copyright 2018 – Present

$120




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About this Horned Lizard Painting

painting of the Texas horned lizard
Frame not included.

Title: Texas Horned Lizard
Size: 6″ w x 6″ h
Support: Gallery Wrap Stretched Canvas
Shape: Square
Description:  A wildlife painting of the Texas horned lizard, also known as the horny toad by native Texans. This is a close-up painting of the lizard who sits on a neutral-colored background. The artwork is signed in the lower left corner by artist Teresa Bernard.

This is a small painting measuring 6×6 inches. Its compact size makes it perfect for small or limited spaces. The artwork is hand-painted on gallery wrap stretched canvas and won’t need a frame because the Texas Horned Lizard painting image extends around the edges of the canvas support giving it a contemporary look. Whether you choose to have it framed or leave it unframed, it will look great in your home or office, or any place it is displayed.

certificate of authenticity

This painting comes with an official Certificate of Authenticity. More information here.

Artist Comments

The Texas Horned Lizard, or simply “horny toad” as we called them when I was a kid growing up in west Texas, was a fun painting to do. It brought back lots of fond childhood memories. As children, my friends and I would see these little spiked critters all the time and often would play with them for a while, and then we would release them. As an adult, I noticed they aren’t in abundance so much anymore. So I did a little research to find out why. This is what I discovered from my readings.

In Search of the Horny Toad

About 70% of the Texas horned lizard’s diet is made up of harvester ants. Through the years, their population has declined by about 30%. Although I’m happy to read that they may be making a comeback. The decline is due to the overuse of pesticides and the spread of nonnative fire ants. Both eradicate harvester ant colonies, destroying the lizard’s principal source of food. The Texas horned lizard is now a protected species, and, in Texas, it is illegal to take, possess, transport, or sell them without a special permit.

According to Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine, issue August/September 2018, “Texas horned lizards once occurred throughout Texas, but now only a few populations remain. Efforts to move Texas horned lizards from one location in Texas to another, with the hope of establishing new self-sustaining populations in previously occupied habitats, are underway. Several Texas zoos are also working to develop colonies for reintroduction programs. RAWA (Recovering America’s Wildlife Act) funding would pay for “lizard factories” to help with reintroduction efforts.”

I shared a post about my findings on social media and received some interesting comments from my friends and followers.

One friend whom I’ve known since my early teen years lives in a small Texas town. She told me they have a horny toad festival every year called The Old Rip Festival. And it’s all about a horny toad named Old Rip! She sent me a link to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine website. It tells all about the legend, lore, and legacy of Old Rip, a horny toad that supposedly lived for 31 years!

Another follower comments, “you still see these in West Texas and Panhandle. Fire ants haven’t taken over every inch of ground as they have here, and harvester ants are still there, so that helps with the “horny toads.” Hope they make a comeback here someday.”

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Other Wildlife Paintings of Interest

sharks painting
Swimming with Sharks
(2023)
12″ w x 16″ h
Papilio Machaon Caterpillar painting
Swallowtail Butterfly Caterpillar (2022)
6″ w x 8″ h
white dog pet portrait
The Large White Dog (2016)
16″ w x 20″ h

 

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♦ “Interesting, so beautiful..” — Andy Baldwin, NATURE & ANIMALS, MeWe

♦ “I love these little critters and my sis-in-law is seeing them in all stages on her ranch in Mathis..come on little dudes, make a comeback.” — @Char78613, Gab

♦ “We have a similar lizard here, the Eastern Fence lizard, where I live.” — Adam Charles Hovey, OUT BEAUTIFUL WORLD, MeWe

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Updated: 10 May 2023

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Ladybug #2 – Almost Perfect Camouflage

A small oil painting depicting a close-up of a ladybug sitting on a red flower. This insect painting is ideal for a budding entomologist or anyone who loves ladybugs.

ladybug insect painting
Ladybug #2 – Almost Perfect Camouflage © Copyright 2016 – Present

$120




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About this Ladybug Oil Painting

art painting of a ladybug
Companion paintings are sold separately.

Title: Ladybug #2 – Almost Perfect Camouflage
Size: 6″ w x 6″ h
Support: Gallery Wrap Stretched Canvas
Shape: Square
Description: A close-up of a red ladybug sitting on a red flower creates an almost camouflaged environment for itself in this small oil painting. This is the second in a series of paintings depicting the ladybug. The artwork is signed by artist Teresa Bernard.

The painting’s small size makes it perfect for small rooms or areas where space is limited. It measures 6×6 inches and is hand-painted on gallery wrap stretched canvas. This ladybug insect painting won’t need a frame because the painting’s composition spreads out around the edges of the canvas giving it a fashionable look. Framed or unframed, this painting will look great in your home or office, or any place it is put on view.

certificate of authenticity

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Artist Comments

I named this insect painting “Almost Perfect Camouflage” because the red color of the ladybug blends in so well with the flower it sits on. A natural predator would have to look very close to see it.

Where did they get their name? Are all ladybugs female? What do you call a ladybug that is a male? How can you tell them apart? All great questions!

Ladybug is the common name for Coccinellidae, a Latin word that means scarlet. It is also the American name for the insect known as the “lady beetle” or “ladybird beetle” in Europe. Whether you call them ladybug, ladybird, or lady beetle, the name has its origins in an old legend from Europe during the Middle ages.

The Legend of the Ladybug

Legend has it that pests were destroying the Europeans’ crops, so Catholic farmers began praying to the Blessed Lady (the Virgin Mary) for help. Soon afterward, they noticed tiny black and red beetles in their fields eating the unwanted pests. Their crops were miraculously spared of any damage from the infestation. The farmers attributed their good fortune to the tiny insects called “the beetles of our Lady.” The red color of the beetle represents Mary’s cloak, and the black spots her sorrows. Eventually, they came to be known as ladybugs.

Ladybugs come in both male and female varieties, and both sexes are called the same thing… “ladybugs.” It is hard to distinguish male from female ladybugs with the naked eye, although females are larger than males. And that is hard to determine unless they are next to each other.

Read more about this insect in Ladybug #1.

Companion Ladybug Oil Painting

Ladybug #2 has a companion called “Ladybug #1 – Hanging On Tight.” Companion paintings are sold separately. Whether purchased with its companion or not, either of these paintings will look great when proudly displayed in your home or office.

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ladybug oil painting
Ladybug #1 – Hanging On Tight (2016)
6″ w x 6″ h

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Other Wildlife Paintings of Interest

white dog pet portrait
The Large White Dog (2016)
16″ w x 20″ h
Gove snail painting no 3
Snail #3: Out on a Limb (2021)
6″ w x 6″ h
American Bison Our National Animal By Teresa Bernard
The American Bison 
(2020)
24″ w x 18″ h

 

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Ladybug #1 – Hanging on Tight

This insect art is an oil painting of a red ladybug. The painting is a bright and happy scene that beautifully captures the wonder of nature.

ladybug artwork painting
Ladybug #1 – Hanging on Tight © Copyright 2016 – Present

$120




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About this Ladybug Painting

artwork painting of a ladybug
Companion paintings are sold separately.

Title: Ladybug #1 – Hanging on Tight
Size: 6″ w x 6″ h
Support: Gallery Wrap Stretched Canvas
Shape: Square
Description: A close-up oil painting of a ladybug. The red insect is hanging on tight to a leafy branch. The composition is bright, colorful, and cheerful. It would be ideal for a child’s room or for anyone who has an interest in insects. The painting is signed by oil painting artist Teresa Bernard.

This small 6×6 inch ladybug painting is hand-painted on gallery wrap stretched canvas. Its small size makes it perfect for small spaces or areas where space is limited. It doesn’t require a frame before display because the artwork stretches around the sides of the canvas giving it a modern look. However, if you prefer to have it mounted in a frame, Ladybug #1 will look great in your home or office, or any place it is put on display.

certificate of authenticity

This painting comes with an official Certificate of Authenticity. More information here.

Artist Comments

This painting is the first of two featuring a ladybug. I actually worked on both paintings simultaneously, i.e., Ladybug #1 and Ladybug #2. I painted the ladybug series on six-inch by six-inch canvases. For such a small creature, I felt 6×6 was a perfect size. I love ladybugs and had been wanting to paint one (or more) for quite some time.

I came across a good deal on some small canvases, and I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to buy 24 of them. When my shipment of 6×6 canvases arrived, I thought this was the perfect time to paint the ladybugs. Before these two particular paintings, it had been quite some time since I last painted on such a small canvas. It was a lot of fun, and it didn’t take any time at all to finish it.

Now About The Ladybugs!

Ladybugs are wondrous little creatures! They are sometimes called ladybeetles or ladybird beetles. They most commonly come in red, yellow, and orange colors, which fade as the beetle gets older. Some species have black spots while others have black stripes and still others are a solid color with no markings. Their bright colors serve to warn birds they don’t taste good.

Surprisingly there are over 6,000 different species of this particular insect. They are beneficial insects because ladybugs eat other insects like aphids that often damage crops and garden plants. As such, ladybugs are often grown commercially and sold to farmers and gardeners.

The life cycle of a ladybug consists of four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Female ladybugs may lay as many as 1,000 eggs from spring to early summer, depending on the species. It usually takes four days for their eggs to hatch.

Read more about this insect in Ladybug #2.

Companion Ladybug Painting

Ladybug #1 has a companion called “Ladybug #2 – Almost Perfect Camouflage.” Companion paintings are sold separately. Whether purchased with its companion or not, either of these paintings will look great when proudly displayed in your home or office.

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ladybug on a flower painting
Ladybug #2 – Almost Perfect Camouflage (2016) 6″ w x 6″ h

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Other Wildlife Paintings of Interest

white dog pet portrait
The Large White Dog (2016)
16″ w x 20″ h
Grove Snail painting no 4
Snail #4: Turning Over a New Leaf (2021)
6″ w x 6″ h
monarch butterfly painting
The Monarch Butterfly (2019)
6″ w x 6″ h

 

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The Large White Dog

A large white dog sits in profile in this pet portrait painting. This artwork is the ideal gift for any dog enthusiast.

large white dog painting
The Large White Dog © Copyright 2016 – Present

$360




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About this Large Dog Painting

painting with a large white dog

Title: The Large White Dog
Size: 16″ w x 20″ h
Support: Gallery Wrap Stretched Canvas
Shape: Vertical (portrait)
Description:  An oil painting of a large white dog, perhaps of the Great Pyrenees breed. The dog sits in profile with a field of yellow wildflowers in the background. This large dog canvas art is perfect for the dog lover in your life. The large artwork is signed by oil painting artist Teresa Bernard.

The Large White Dog is hand-painted on gallery wrap stretched canvas and does not require a frame before display since the composition extends around the edges of the canvas giving it a contemporary look. However, it will look great should you choose to have it framed.

certificate of authenticity

This painting comes with an official Certificate of Authenticity. More information here.

Artist Comments

This painting is of a large white dog, possibly a Great Pyrenees. The Great Pyrenees has become one of my favorite dog breeds ever since Lobo, our Pyrenees mix, showed up at our door one day and decided to stay. Living out in the country as we do, means we get many strays who wander up to our door looking for a place to call home. We don’t know where they come from, but we never turn them away. We try to reunite them with their owner, if possible. If not, then we find them a new home or wind up adopting them ourselves. This artwork isn’t specifically of Lobo, but the dog portrayed in it sure does remind me of him.

Read more about how I painted this painting here.

A Few Fun Facts About Great Pyrenees

The Great Pyrenees makes excellent family pets with their calm, devoted, and well-mannered disposition. They are very loyal to those they love and protect the family with their lives if need be. In addition, they make excellent guard dogs, especially around livestock.

The Great Pyrenees is a dog breed of great intellect having a mind of their own; loving to figure things out by themselves and are good at problem-solving. While this is a wonderful trait, it can create a bit of a challenge when it comes to training.

For more information about this breed of dog, visit this website.

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Other Wildlife Paintings of Interest

longhorn cow oil painting
Texas Longhorn in The Meadow (2013)
20″ w x 16″ h
TX Horned Toad Lizard Painting
The Texas Horned Lizard (2018)
6″ w x 6″ h
Gove snail painting no 3
Snail #3: Out on a Limb (2021)
6″ w x 6″ h

 

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Texas Longhorn in The Meadow

This painting depicts a beautiful Texas Longhorn. The artwork is large and would look great on the wall of any room.

Texas longhorn wall painting
Texas Longhorn in The Meadow © Copyright 2013 – Present

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About this Longhorn Painting

wall painting of a Texas longhorn

Title: Texas Longhorn in The Meadow
Size: 20″ w x 16″ h
Support: Gallery Wrap Stretched Canvas
Shape: Horizontal (landscape)
Description:  A depiction of the Texas Longhorn, a common ranch animal in the Lone Star State. In the foreground, a lone longhorn is relaxing in a lush green grass meadow. There is a dense line of trees and a blue sky overhead in the background.

The Longhorn is a Texas icon and this piece is a great way to honor the history and tradition of the Lone Star State. This piece would make a great addition to any rustic, rural, or western-themed room. The painting is signed by artist Teresa Bernard.

This Texas Longhorn painting does not need to be mounted in a frame before it is put on view. It is hand-painted on gallery wrap stretched canvas which allows the composition to extend around the edges of the canvas. However, if you prefer to have it framed, it will look great!

certificate of authenticity

This painting comes with an official Certificate of Authenticity. More information here.

Artist Comments

The Texas Longhorn is a common breed of registered cattle in Texas. They get their name from the breed’s characteristic longhorns. Some sets of horns on these massive bovines can reach a span of 7 feet from tip to tip. You have to see one of these magnificent animals in person to appreciate those vast horns. I live in East Texas, and there are several longhorn ranches near our small homestead. I love driving past those places and seeing the longhorns grazing and resting in their pastures. They were the inspiration behind this painting of a Texas Longhorn sitting in a meadow.

Some Fun Facts About The Texas Longhorn

    • The Texas Longhorn is descended from the first cattle brought to America by Christopher Columbus that bred with native cattle. The breed consists of approximately 80 percent Spanish blood and another 20 percent of “mongrel” stock.
    • Texas Longhorns come in all colors and patterns, and no two look exactly alike. Their coat pattern can be flamboyant and loud, while others are more subtle in color.
    • Both male and female Longhorns have horns, although they will vary in shape and length according to gender. Longer horns are more desirable. The longer the horns, the more valuable the cow or bull. Calves will begin to grow their horns by three weeks of age.
    • There are Texas Longhorn ranches all over America. Longhorns easily adapt to all temperatures, from hot to cold climates. This breed of cattle can thrive in terrains and climates where other breeds have difficulty living.

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Other Wildlife Paintings of Interest

zebra painting
Eye of the Zebra 
(2021)
12″ w x 9″ h
Grove snail painting no 1
Snail #1: Last Leaf
(2021)
6″ w x 6″ h
TX Horned Toad Lizard Painting
The Texas Horned Lizard (2018)
6″ w x 6″ h

 

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♦ “During the time of the Wild West., Texas Longhorn was already an icon for breeders and cattle ranchers. Merveleuse peinture en pastorale et naturalisme.stiles.” — Fred Baniago, NATURE & ANIMALS, MeWe

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