18x18 inch oil paintings Archives - Teresa Bernard Oil Paintings

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A quiet stillness settles over the water, creating an intimate moment of nearness and calm. “Bow of the Boat” leans into that closeness, where the vessel’s forward edge meets the stillness without distraction. Teresa Bernard’s lifelong experience in realism brings a quiet focus to simple, grounded subjects.

Title: Bow of the Boat
Theme: Boats
Dimensions: 18″ w x 18″ h x 1.5″ d
Year Completed: 2021
Medium: Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas
Style & Technique: Realism, layered brushwork
Originality: One‑of‑a‑kind painting, signed on the front
Framing: Unframed, so you can personalize it your way
Certificate of Authenticity: Customized, hand‑signed and stamped with the artist’s personal embossed seal
Provenance: Direct from the artist’s studio

About This Painting

A large oil painting captures the bow of a wooden boat in a tightly cropped composition. Deliberate brushstrokes enhance the geometry and emphasize the quiet focus of the scene.

An original oil painting showcases the bow of a weathered wooden boat, closely cropped to draw attention to its texture and form. Angled diagonally into the scene, the vessel is framed by light and shadow that accentuate the warmth of aged wood and the cool tones of still water below. Sunlight grazes the boat’s forward edge, casting deep, angular shadows across the calm surface. Each brushstroke is placed with care to enhance tonal harmony and realism. Artist Teresa Bernard signs the piece in the lower-left corner.

Composed on an 18×18-inch gallery-wrapped canvas that is 1.5 inches deep, the painting is stretched across sturdy wooden stretcher bars. The scene continues cleanly around all edges, making it suitable for display with or without a frame. Completed in 2021, the artwork is accompanied by a customized Certificate of Authenticity hand-signed and stamped with Teresa’s personal embossed seal to guarantee its originality.

“Bow of the Boat” exemplifies Teresa’s gift for finding elegance in simplicity. This painting speaks to those who appreciate tranquility, craftsmanship, and the art of subtle storytelling. It invites a quiet pause and an emotional connection through the realism of its execution. Whether displayed as a standalone piece or paired with others from the series, it offers timeless beauty and compositional strength.

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Artist Reflections

In a world dominated by modern materials, a traditional wooden boat stands as a quiet testament to craftsmanship and timelessness. That sense of enduring beauty is what drew me to this subject.

Artists often find inspiration through others, and ‘Bow of the Boat’ traces back to one of my early art teachers—a mentor whose love for painting boats quietly left its mark on me. I remember how he would often isolate just one section of the vessel, cropping away the rest to highlight the unique lines and textures. That concept stayed with me, and I’ve carried it forward here, focusing only on the bow. I wanted to spotlight its warm wood tones and the way sunlight grazes across its surface, allowing the boat to speak for itself through thoughtful composition and evocative light.

This piece is part of the Boat Series, which explores the quiet elegance found in everyday nautical forms. With this painting, I aim to create a moment of pause—one that encourages viewers to look closer, reflect deeper, and feel something familiar yet unexpected.

—Teresa Bernard, oil painting

A richly detailed still life painting of onions transforms everyday produce into a quiet study of light, texture, and form.

18x18 oil painting of red and yellow onions arranged against a dark background with dramatic light and strong shadows — Still Life with Red and Yellow Onions — painting by Teresa Bernard © Copyright 2021 – Present

Rich color and contrast take center stage, as dramatic lighting and deep shadows transform humble forms into something quietly powerful.

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Rich tones and dramatic lighting shape this subtle composition of these kitchen staples, revealing the beauty in their bruises, curves, and papery skins. “Still Life with Red and Yellow Onions” invites reflection on form and imperfection, capturing the quiet dignity of humble ingredients. The attentive clarity in this piece reflects the skill Teresa Bernard has developed through years of focused realism practice.

Title: Still Life with Red and Yellow Onions
Theme: Our Daily Bread
Year Completed: 2021
Dimensions: 18″ w x 18″ h x 1.5″ d
Medium: Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas
Style & Technique: Realism, layered brushwork
Originality: One‑of‑a‑kind painting, signed on the front
Framing: Unframed, so you can personalize it your way
Certificate of Authenticity: Customized, hand‑signed and stamped with the artist’s personal embossed seal
Provenance: Direct from the artist’s studio

About This Painting

With its vivid palette and dramatic lighting, this still life transforms humble onions into a striking visual experience.

A cluster of red and yellow onions rests against a dark, moody background that enhances their rich, natural color and texture. Each onion is rendered with lifelike precision, showcasing papery skins, subtle bruising, and the gentle curve of their forms. Light falls dramatically across the composition, casting strong, directional shadows and emphasizing the glossy highlights on each bulb. The onions appear piled casually, yet deliberately arranged to create visual rhythm and depth. The painting is signed by fine artist Teresa Bernard in the lower left corner, ensuring originality and authorship.

Hand-painted in oils on gallery-wrapped canvas, the artwork measures 18 x 18 inches with a depth of 1.5 inches. The composition continues seamlessly onto the sides of the canvas, allowing for display without a frame. However, it can also be beautifully framed if preferred. This original oil painting arrives unframed, offering flexibility to tailor it to suit your décor and presentation style. A custom Certificate of Authenticity is included, hand-signed by Teresa and embossed with her personal seal. This guarantees authenticity, provenance, and lasting value.

“Still Life with Red and Yellow Onions” elevates everyday ingredients into objects of beauty, shaped by Teresa’s signature realistic style. The painting’s rich color, dramatic lighting, and meticulous detail make it a standout piece for collectors and food lovers alike. Whether displayed in a home, gallery, or culinary space, it brings warmth, sophistication, and timeless appeal to any setting.

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Artist Reflections

There’s a quiet kind of drama in ordinary objects—especially when light and color come into play. These onions, with their rich tones and layered textures, caught my eye and held it. I wanted to explore something a little different with this piece—less about arrangement and more about presence. There’s a kind of elegance in the way they rest together, casually piled yet full of character.

Painting the onions felt like a study in contrast: bold reds and golds against a moody backdrop, soft curves meeting crisp highlights. It’s a celebration of form and color, but also of the simple, familiar ingredients that nourish us daily. I imagine this piece bringing warmth and sophistication to any space where food and conversation are shared.

—Teresa Bernard, oil painter

Comments from Art Lovers

“I like the realism in your paintings!” — @LaVanway, Gab

“It looks like a photo. You are very talented!” — Bigbear, Food, Cooking Recipes, Gab

“Great feeling to complete a project That looks like museum quality, congrats!” — JungleInHere, Rural Life, Gab

“Variety… the spice of life. Many different kinds of onions. Some are sweet, others are more pungent. It would also probably depend a lot on what kind of soil they grow from.” — @ArtMusic_only, Gab

“These onions are great!” — @JayRoss55, Gab

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