12x16 inch paintings Archives - Teresa Bernard Oil Paintings

March 31, 2023April 30, 2023

Swimming with Sharks

Sharks swim overhead in this monochromatic painting. This art piece would be ideal for an oceanographer, scuba diver, or anyone who appreciates the life that exists in our oceans.

hammerhead sharks painting — Swimming with Sharks © Copyright 2023 – Present

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About this Sharks Painting

marine wildlife

Title: Swimming with Sharks
Size: 12″ w x 16″ h
Support: Gallery Wrap Stretched Canvas
Shape: Vertical (portrait)
Description: Four hammerhead sharks are swimming overhead in this monochromatic painting done in different shades of a single color. The sun’s rays backlight the sharks as they move along the coral-covered ocean floor. This artwork is ideal for the shark enthusiast in your life.

Hand-painted on stretched canvas and signed in the lower lefthand corner by visual artist Teresa Bernard. This painting is ready for display as is, or if you prefer, it can be framed to give it a more refined look.

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Artist Comments

Swimming with sharks? Yikes!! This painting gives the impression of being in the same vicinity as these hammerheads; as if you were swimming with sharks beneath the sea.

What exactly is a monochrome painting?

Canvas art with a monochromatic color scheme or one-color palette. The color scheme’s other colors include light and dark variations of that single color or hue.

Other monochromatic paintings by this artist include:

traditional still life art — The Study
(2004)
14″ w x 11″ h

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Other Marine Paintings of Interest

marine paintings for sale — Bow of The Boat
(2021)
18″ w x 18″ h

aquatic fine art — Rowboat at The Pier
(2022)
12″ w x 12″ h

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UPDATED: 30 April 2023

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August 11, 2022March 13, 2023

Gone Surfing

A teenage girl with a surfboard has gone surfing in this painting. This artwork is perfect for anyone who loves the beach.

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About this Painting of a Girl Gone Surfing

painting of girl gone surfing — Frame not included.

Title: Gone Surfing
Size: 12″ w x 16″ h
Support: Gallery Wrap Stretched Canvas
Shape: Vertical (portrait)
Description: A surfer girl in a blue jacket carries her white and orange striped surfboard as she walks a beaten path to the beach. The waves crashing on the shoreline in the distance beckons her to come. The painting is signed by fine artist Teresa Bernard.

Gone Surfing is hand-painted on gallery wrap stretched canvas. Because the artwork composition extends around the edges of the canvas, no frame is required to display it. However, if you choose to have it framed, it will look fantastic.

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Artist Comments

When I was a young girl growing up in Texas, my family did not live anywhere near the coast. I’d watch reruns of TV shows and movies starring Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, and other teen idols who surfed the waves; and I would daydream about how much fun it would be to do that myself. If we had lived near the beach, the teenage girl depicted in this painting would be me. Those days are gone now and I never did learn how to surf, but if I had…

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Other People Paintings of Interest

human form painted picture — Girl In The Red Dress
(2020)
24″ w x 18″ h

people in art — A Boy and His Dog (2020)
24″ w x 18″ h

people paintings for sale — Sisters in Lavender
(2021)
24″ w x 18″h

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August 1, 2022March 17, 2023

Reaching for The Stars

An original oil painting with an American space shuttle entering Earth’s orbit. This painting will make an ideal gift for the amateur astronomer or supporter of the United States Space Program.

space shuttle painting — Reaching for The Stars © Copyright 2022 – Present

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About this Space Shuttle Painting

painting with space shuttle

Title: Reaching for The Stars
Size: 12″ w x 16″ h
Support: Gallery Wrap Stretched Canvas
Shape: Vertical (portrait)
Description: A painting of a U.S. space shuttle as it enters orbit over the Earth. The curvature of the Earth is visible beneath the shuttle, as the sun begins to rise and cast its rays. The moon is nested within the Milky Way stars above.

Reaching for The Stars is hand-painted on gallery wrap stretched canvas and signed by space artist Teresa Bernard. This painting is ready to hang as is, or it can be framed for a more finished appearance.

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Artist Comments

I’m a huge supporter of the United States Space Program, both the military and civilian branches, and this painting is a tribute to them. I love traveling to new places, and for me, outer space would be the ultimate adventure in this physical universe.

About the U.S. Space Shuttle

The Space Shuttle is a retired spacecraft system operated by NASA from 1981 to 2011 as part of the United States Space Shuttle program. It was intended to be a partially reusable spacecraft that would be launched like a rocket and landed on a runway like a glider. The space shuttle launched astronauts and cargo into space and returned them safely.

Six space shuttles have been built for the United States Space Program since its inception. The first space shuttle, Enterprise, was a prototype that was carried on its maiden voyage by a Boeing 747, but it never made it into space. Challenger, Columbia, Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavour were the other five space shuttles. All five went on space missions.

For more information about the space shuttle program, follow this link.

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Other Spacecraft Paintings of Interest

Space The Next Frontier oil painting — Space…The Next Frontier (2017)
24″ w x 18″ h

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UPDATED: 02 March 2023

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August 4, 2016March 26, 2023

Tractor Tire, a Study of Texture

A tightly cropped composition of a tractor tire is depicted in this painting. This artwork is ideal for anyone who enjoys life on the farm.

still life painting with tractor tire — Tractor Tire, A Study of Texture © Copyright 2016 – Present

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About this Tractor Tire Painting

Title: Tractor Tire, A Study of Texture
Size: 12″ w x 16″ h
Support: Gallery Wrap Stretched Canvas
Shape: Vertical (portrait)
Description: A close-up painting of a tractor tire, a common farm implement. The tire is worn and the rim is rusted. A wood plank floor can be seen in the background, with another tire peeking in. This painting is ideal for anyone who enjoys farm, country, or rustic decor.

This work of art will not need a frame as the painted composition extends around the edges of the stretched canvas. Hand-painted and signed by artist Teresa Bernard.

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

Artist Comments

This Tractor Tire painting was a little bit of an experiment for me. I like to give myself challenges from time to time. For this particular challenge, I wanted to see if I could paint rubber and make it look like rubber. I believe I achieved that goal.

What I like best about this painting are the various textures present in the composition — the wood, the rubber, and even the rusted metal rim. It was an enjoyable challenge painting all those textures and getting them just right. In addition, there are warm colors that contrast against the cool ones. There are so many interesting things going on in this painting; it was a lot of fun to paint!

This painting would be the perfect art piece for the man cave, especially if you love farm tractors or cars. I can imagine no one would have ever thought a tractor tire would be the focal point for a painting.

Other paintings that were a study of texture are:

boat fenders marine still life painting — Boat Fenders, a Study of Texture

For more information on the subject of texture and how it is used in art, see the art lesson: Basic Art Element — Texture

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Other Vehicle Paintings of Interest

Forgotten Roads Of Bygone Days canvas artwork — Forgotten Roads of Bygone Days (2012)
24″ w x 18″ h

Covered Wagon On The Prairie artwork — Covered Wagon On The Prairie (2010)
20″ w x 16″ h

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June 20, 2016May 10, 2023

Lighthouse of Palo Duro Canyon

A landscape painting of Palo Duro Canyon State Park’s famous Lighthouse geological rock formation.

palo duro canyon painting — The Lighthouse of Palo Duro Canyon © Copyright 2016 – Present

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About this Palo Duro Canyon Painting

painting of Palo Duro Canyon lighthouse

Title: Lighthouse of Palo Duro Canyon
Size: 16″ w x 12″ h
Support: Gallery Wrap Stretched Canvas
Shape: Horizontal (landscape)
Description: A landscape painting of the famous Lighthouse geological rock formation of Palo Duro Canyon, the largest canyon in Texas. It stands alone on the canyon’s edge, a testament to the beauty of the Texas Panhandle.

This work of art will not need a frame as the painting image extends around the edges of the stretched canvas. Hand-painted and signed by fine artist Teresa Bernard.

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Artist Comments

In 2015 my husband Robert and I traveled to Amarillo, TX, on vacation. While there, we visited the Palo Duro Canyon State Park several times, as it quickly became the highlight of our trip. The Lighthouse is one of many “must-see” attractions when visiting this park. Multiple visits to the canyon also provided me with many photo ops that would be used as reference material for this Palo Duro Canyon painting and future paintings of this park.

Fun Facts About Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Palo Duro Canyon State Park is located in the Texas Panhandle near Amarillo, TX. Nicknamed “The Grand Canyon of Texas” because of its size and resemblance to the Grand Canyon located in Arizona. It is the second-largest canyon in the U.S., measuring 120 miles long, 20 miles at its widest point, and 800 feet at its maximum depth. It also has over 29,000 scenic acres for the tourist or vacationer to enjoy. Like the Grand Canyon in Arizona, the Palo Duro Canyon features dramatic geological features, multicolored rock layers, and steep mesa walls.

For the park visitor, there are hiking trails, campgrounds, horseback riding, and more! The canyon is also host to TEXAS Outdoor Musical, the longest-running musical ever performed on stage. This world-renown musical drama has been performed on an outdoor stage in the canyon since 1965.

For more information about this Texas state park, visit their website.

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Other U.S. Landmark Paintings of Interest

paintings for sale — Monument Valley – Navajo Nation (2009)
16″ w x 12″ h

Devils Tower painting by Teresa Bernard — Devils Tower–Our First National Monument (2019) 6″ w x 6″ h

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July 26, 2012March 17, 2023

Monument Valley — Navajo Nation

A desert landscape painting of Utah’s Monument Valley National Park. The valley is a sacred area that is part of the Navajo Nation Reservation.

Monument Valley painting — Monument Valley — Navajo Nation © Copyright 2009 – Present

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About This Painting of Monument Valley

painting of monument valley

Title: Monument Valley — Navajo Nation
Size: 16″ w x 12″ h
Support: Traditional-style Stretched Canvas
Shape: Horizontal (landscape)
Description: A landscape painting of Monument Valley National Park, Utah evokes the sense of exploring this desert wilderness. Its red-rock buttes move off into the distance against a blue sky creating a real sense of depth. This painting is signed by artist Teresa Bernard in the lower-left corner. It would be a great addition to any rustic or Western-themed room.

Monument Valley — Navajo Nation is hand-painted on a traditional-style stretched canvas. Its sides are raw and unpainted. This painting will need to be framed to give it that finished look before it is put on view.

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Artist Comments

Monument Valley, Utah, also known as “Valley of the Rocks,” is considered one of the world’s natural wonders and is perhaps the most enduring and definitive image of the iconic American Old West. This valley has long been a favorite location for filming Western movies. The isolated red mesas, striking spires, and sandstone buttes surrounded by an empty, sandy desert have been filmed and photographed countless times over the years.

Called Tsé Bii’ Ndzisgaii (Valley of the Rocks) by the Navajo, this famous valley lies in the southern part of Utah near the Arizona border within the Navajo Nation Reservation. When you first approach the area, these rock “monuments” will take your breath away. The eerie rock formations make you feel like you’ve been transported to another planet. It is truly one of the most majestic places on earth.

The first time I visited Monument Valley National Park, I knew right away I’d be doing a painting of this beautiful valley. In fact, I’ve painted this place several times. I also have memories of several paintings I did of this place when I was a youngster studying under my dad, a professional oil painting artist. My dad loved painting this location too and painted several oil paintings of it himself. None of those early paintings are around anymore. I’m not sure what became of them—my dad’s paintings were sold to art collectors and local businesses in the small community where we lived.

For more information about Monument Valley, visit here.

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Other Landmark Paintings of Interest

landscape art for sale — Lighthouse, Palo Duro Canyon (2016)
16″ w x 12″ h

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UPDATED: 01 January 2023

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