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Fly Me to the Moon

Beneath a glowing moon, this evocative painting captures the quiet magic of night and flight.

9x12 oil painting of an orange full moon with two silhouetted egrets against a starry night sky
Fly Me to the Moon, a space art painting by Teresa Bernard © Copyright 2020 – Present

An incandescent orange moon, two silhouetted egrets, and a star-filled sky—where quiet motion meets celestial stillness.

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“Fly Me to the Moon” is a contemplative painting that rests on the quiet tension between stillness and motion. Light, contrast, and open sky create a moment that feels both intimate and expansive. Teresa Bernard’s lifelong practice in realism brings clarity, balance, and natural light to this celestial scene.

Title: Fly Me to the Moon
Theme: The Night Sky
Year Completed: 2020
Dimensions: 9″ w x 12″ h
Medium: Oil on canvas board
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

Color and silence converge in the night sky, where two egrets and a full moon share center stage.

A vibrant orange full moon dominates the upper center of the composition, glowing against a deep indigo sky scattered with stars. Below, a silhouetted egret perches atop a tree, its form sharply defined against the moon’s warm glow. Another egret glides through the air, wings outstretched in graceful motion, creating a sense of quiet movement. A soft blue halo from Earth’s atmosphere encircles the moon, adding depth and contrast to the celestial scene. The painting is signed by artist Teresa Bernard in the lower left corner, ensuring originality and authorship.

Painted in oil on a sturdy 9″ x 12″ canvas board, the artwork will need to be framed before it can be displayed. It arrives unframed—perfect for tailoring to your personal style and space. A customized Certificate of Authenticity accompanies the piece, hand-signed by Teresa and embossed with her personal seal. This guarantees authenticity, provenance, and lasting value for collectors and art lovers alike.

Shaped by Teresa’s signature realistic style, “Fly Me to the Moon” invites viewers to experience the quiet majesty of the cosmos. A compelling addition to any space, it offers both visual impact and emotional resonance.

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Artist Reflections

The most eye-catching feature of this painting is that big orange moon in the night sky with an egret in silhouette flying by. Looking at it, one can easily imagine what it would be like to “fly away” to Earth’s only satellite.

The night sky has always fascinated me. I love looking up at it to see the vastness of outer space, the faraway planets, the Milky Way along with all the stars and constellations, and of course, Earth’s moon in whichever stage it happens to be in at the time. I especially love seeing our Moon shining so brightly it feels like the stars are holding their breath. That glow, that magic, is what inspired ‘Fly Me to the Moon.’

—Teresa Bernard, oil painter

Comments from Art Lovers

“Beautiful paintings. Love the egrets flying in front of an orange moon.” — X Oh, Science, Space & Technology News, Gab

“As always, an outstanding piece. By all means share more artwork here. You always have interesting pieces!” — @josisenberg, Gab

“Thank you, Teresa, for your art and for sharing.” — @Dvd_on_gab, Gab

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Up the Steps

A canvas painting — Up the Steps — distills a moment of stillness, where structure guides the imagination.

9x12 oil painting of white stucco steps with a terracotta pot and a blue‑trimmed window
Up the Steps, an oil painting by Teresa Bernard © Copyright 2021 – Present

The warmth of stucco, the hush of shadow. An everyday stairway reimagined.

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Framed in white stucco and softened by shade, “Up the Steps” carries a quiet momentum that stirs a subtle curiosity about what lies just out of sight. Teresa Bernard’s many years of realism work bring a calm, measured clarity to this architectural vignette.

Title: Up the Steps
Theme: Doors & Windows
Year Completed: 2021
Dimensions: 9″ w x 12″ h
Medium: Oil on canvas board
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

This original painting gives the impression that you could walk right up those steps.

“Up the Steps” presents a quiet architectural vignette—stucco walls painted pristine white, stair steps bathed in light, and a lone terracotta pot gently cast in shadow. The stairs ascend toward a destination just beyond view, suggesting movement and mystery within stillness. Above the potted plant, a blue-trimmed window punctuates the scene with calm contrast, while the artist’s signature, nestled in the lower left corner, marks the canvas with its origin. It’s a moment frozen between spaces, as if you might climb upward and step into a sun-washed silence.

Created entirely by hand with an art brush on a 9″ x 12″ canvas board, this original oil painting bears the careful detail and soft texture Teresa Bernard is known for. “Up the Steps” arrives unframed—perfect for tailoring to your personal style and space—and includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity to ensure its unique provenance.

Whether you’re drawn to its meditative quality or the subtle invitation of the staircase, this piece offers a timeless pause in motion. It’s a piece meant not only to adorn a wall, but to quietly transform a room—where form leads and wonder gently follows.

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Artist Reflections

‘Up the Steps’ began with a photograph—a quiet architectural moment that stopped me in my tracks. It wasn’t elaborate or dramatic, but something about those stairs pulled me in. The way they rose gently into the light made me feel as though I could walk right up and disappear into that stillness. That sense of quiet movement is what captured my imagination.

As with most reference photos, I didn’t simply recreate it—I reshaped the composition to better serve the story I saw in it. I refined angles, softened light, and allowed the scene to breathe. My brush followed the geometry with care, but my goal was to evoke more than structure. I wanted to invite wonder: What lies beyond the last step? What kind of silence waits around the corner?

This painting isn’t just a study in architecture—it’s a meditation on possibility. With each stroke, I found myself leaning into the idea that some paths don’t need a destination to feel complete.

—Teresa Bernard

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Three Rustic Jugs

With its rustic tones and vintage jugs, this painting reflects the quiet beauty of Americana and the dignity of everyday objects.

12x9 oil painting of three rustic jugs on a weathered wooden countertop against a white plank wall
Three Rustic Jugs, a realism painting by Teresa Bernard © Copyright 2021 – Present

A trio of antique jugs rests quietly on a weathered tabletop, their muted tones and worn surfaces whispering stories of a bygone era.

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Vintage jugs, each worn by time and use, are arranged in quiet harmony on a weathered kitchen counter. Rendered in oil with quiet realism, “Three Rustic Jugs” honors the beauty of utility and the quiet poetry of early American life. Teresa Bernard’s long practice in realism brings a measured sensitivity to scenes like this, allowing humble objects to carry their history with quiet strength.

Title: Three Rustic Jugs
Theme: Country Living
Year Completed: 2021
Dimensions: 12″ w x 9″ h
Medium: Oil on canvas board
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 quiet kitchen moment, three aged jugs, and a weathered countertop — each bearing the marks of use, softened by time and memory.

Three rustic jugs rest on a weathered wooden kitchen countertop, set against a white plank wall with horizontal grooves. The hand-painted scene captures quiet domestic charm with soft edges, natural tones, and a warm, timeworn palette. Each jug is distinct in shape, size, and material—one is a two-toned stoneware moonshine jug with a rounded body and narrow neck. Another is a pewter-colored tin water pitcher with a wide spout and angular handle. The third is a small, dark brown ceramic container with a wire handle. Their aged surfaces suggest years of use—cool stoneware, muted metal, and glazed clay catching soft ambient light. Signed by the artist Teresa Bernard in the lower left corner, the signature ensures originality and authorship.

Painted in oil on a sturdy 12″ by 9″ canvas board, this painting offers lasting durability and archival quality. Its realism and fine detail are preserved on a heavy-duty surface that should be framed before display. The piece arrives unframed, making it easy to tailor its presentation to suit your personal style and space. A Certificate of Authenticity is included, hand-signed by Teresa and embossed with her personal seal. It ensures genuineness, provenance, and lasting value.

Shaped by Teresa’s signature realistic style, “Three Rustic Jugs” evokes nostalgia and quiet dignity. It’s a one-of-a-kind artwork that brings warmth, character, and timeless charm to any room. Add it to your collection today and bring home a quiet piece of domestic history.

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Artist Reflections

There’s something quietly comforting about old jugs — their worn surfaces, humble shapes, and the way they seem to hold stories as well as liquids. I’ve always been drawn to these kinds of objects: ceramic, tin, stoneware — each one with its own texture and history. They remind me of simpler times and the quiet dignity of everyday life.

‘Three Rustic Jugs’ has a folksy charm that I find deeply appealing. It’s not a grand scene, just three well-used containers resting on a weathered kitchen counter. But that simplicity is exactly what gives this piece its strength. The muted tones, the aged materials, the unpolished setting — they all work together to create a sense of warmth and nostalgia.

If you appreciate antiques and the beauty of domestic history, this painting will feel right at home in your space. It’s a quiet tribute to the kinds of objects that often go unnoticed yet carry so much meaning.

—Teresa Bernard, oil painter

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Asteroid Collision Course

Forged in fire and velocity, this painting propels an asteroid along its collision course toward a planet on the brink.

12x9 oil painting of a molten asteroid hurtling toward an Earth‑like planet against a star‑filled background
Asteroid Collision Course, a cosmic painting by Teresa Bernard © Copyright 2023 – Present

A fractured asteroid, ablaze with molten light, steals the spotlight in this painting—its collision course poses a looming threat to an Earth-like world below.

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A fiery asteroid tears through the heavens, its blazing trail slicing across a star‑strewn void as it hurtles toward a distant alien planet. “Asteroid Collision Course” captures that moment charged with motion and silence, where time seems to stretch between impact and anticipation. The looming impact in this scene reveals the skill Teresa Bernard has developed through years of focused realism practice.

Title: Asteroid Collision Course
Theme: The Cosmos
Year Completed: 2023
Dimensions: 12″ w x 9″ h
Medium: Oil on canvas board
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

Glowing like a celestial ember, an asteroid surges forward—its path lit by tension, scale, and solar fire.

Molten and fractured, the asteroid dominates the scene as it descends toward a distant, Earth-like planet. The backdrop reveals a sprawling starscape—pinpoints of light in varying sizes scattered across a velvety black sky. Cool tones dominate the planetary surface with hints of oceanic blue, swirling white cloud cover, and sunlit terrestrial beige. The asteroid’s jagged surface is scorched with deep ridges, pulsing in searing hues of orange and gold. Signed by artist Teresa Bernard in the lower right corner, the signature ensures originality and authorship.

Crafted in oil on a sturdy canvas board, the painting measures 12 inches wide by 9 inches tall. The board is 1/8-inch thick and made from artist-grade materials designed for archival quality and long-term durability. Its sleek profile makes it ideal for custom framing, which will be needed for proper display. The artwork arrives unframed, giving you the freedom to choose a presentation style that best suits your space. The painting includes a hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity embossed with Teresa’s personal seal to ensure provenance and authenticity.

“Asteroid Collision Course” captures the ominous scale and dramatic intensity of an impending cosmic impact, rendered through Teresa’s signature realistic style. Perfect for science fiction lovers and collectors of celestial artwork, it speaks to imagination, drama, and cosmic scale. This original piece brings intrigue, sophistication, and bold visual impact to any home, office, or personal collection.

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Artist Reflections

Space has always intrigued me—not as a dreamscape, but as a place grounded in realism and vast possibility. That’s the energy I tap into when painting celestial scenes like Asteroid Collision Course.

I rely on science-based sources—such as NASA photography and authentic astrophotography—as reference points to ensure that what I create feels plausible, even at a dramatic scale. This observational approach helps me construct scenes that are informed by genuine cosmic phenomena, not imaginative reinterpretations.

This particular painting was driven by motion and impact. The asteroid isn’t meandering; it’s moving with purpose. That idea of speed and direction is something I carefully built into every detail—from placement and scale to lighting and trajectory.

—Teresa Bernard, oil painter

Comments from Art Lovers

“I hope you are just a painter, and not a prophet.” — @JeremiahCoombs, Gab

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Under The Shade Tree in Autumn

An oil painting that beckons you beneath the branches of an old shade tree in full autumn splendor.

9x12 oil painting of a tall shade tree with upward‑reaching branches and autumn leaves against soft blue sky
Under The Shade Tree in Autumn, a seasonal oil painting by Teresa Bernard © Copyright 2023 – Present

A towering shade tree ablaze with autumn color anchors the scene. Its upward-reaching branches are layered with light, movement, and the quiet hush of fall.

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Warm autumn light gathers beneath a canopy of deep reds and golds, creating a quiet place where the season seems to pause. “Under the Shade Tree in Autumn” leans into that stillness, inviting the viewer to linger in its calm, amber glow. Teresa Bernard’s many years in realism bring a steady, confident hand to intimate, upward‑looking scenes shaped by the subtleties of autumn light.

Title: Under The Shade Tree in Autumn
Theme: The Living Forest
Year Completed: 2023
Dimensions: 9″ w x 12″ h
Medium: Oil on canvas board
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

At the heart of this painting stands a magnificent shade tree, its autumn crown rendered with warmth, movement, and seasonal elegance.

The painting depicts a majestic shade tree stretching vertically across the canvas, its upward-reaching branches crowned by rich autumn foliage. Crimson reds, glowing oranges, and warm umber browns layer the canopy in striking contrast against soft pockets of pale blue sky. The composition leads the eye from the grounded trunk to the vibrant crown above. It creates a graceful sense of movement and quiet stillness. Realistic textures suggest the gentle rustle of leaves and the solid beauty of the tree’s frame. Signed by American artist Teresa Bernard in the lower right corner, the painting invites contemplation and a moment of quiet beneath nature’s fiery crown.

“Under the Shade Tree in Autumn” is an original oil painting executed with care and precision on a high-quality, artist-grade canvas board measuring 9″ wide by 12″ high. The painting arrives unframed, allowing collectors to select a frame that best complements their personal style and living space. Included with the artwork is a Certificate of Authenticity hand-signed by Teresa and embossed with her personal seal — a mark of provenance that ensures the painting’s originality and collectible value.

As part of the celebrated The Living Forest theme, this piece captures the distinctive spirit that defines the collection. It’s a strong composition, with seasonal elegance, and an intimate connection to nature’s enduring beauty. Whether displayed solo or paired with companion pieces, “Under the Shade Tree in Autumn” offers a timeless focal point for art lovers and seasonal enthusiasts alike. This painting is a striking addition to any home or collection. It brings warmth, depth, and contemplative charm to your space.

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Artist Reflections

Autumn has always felt like a gentle reward after our long, hot Texas summers. There’s something so comforting in the cooler air and the way the landscape shifts into rich color — scarlet reds, fiery oranges, and golden yellows that seem to glow from within. Just behind our home, a small forest of hardwood trees fills the meadow, and every fall they put on their show. Watching those trees transform never gets old; it’s a quiet ritual I look forward to year after year. This painting is a love letter to that season — to the way nature softens, deepens, and reminds us to pause and take it in.

—Teresa Bernard, oil painter

A Favorite Poem

A classic poem that echoes the quiet strength and emotional tone of this piece:

A Tree Design
by Arna Bontemps 1902 – 1973

A tree is more than a shadow
Blurred against the sky,
More than ink spilled on the fringe
Of white clouds floating by.
>A tree is more than an April design
Or a blighted winter bough
Where love and music used to be.
>A tree is something in me,
Very still and lonely now.

This poem is in the public domain.

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Under The Shade Tree

A tranquil escape beneath a towering shade tree, this original oil painting invites you to look skyward into nature’s calming canopy.

12x9 oil painting of a tall shade tree with an upward view of its trunk, branches, and sunlit green leaves against glimpses of blue sky
Under The Shade Tree is an oil painting by Teresa Bernard © Copyright 2023 – Present

Delicate leaves rustle in suspended calm while strong limbs anchor the composition, evoking the peaceful surrender of a summer afternoon beneath a shade tree.

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Let your gaze drift upward into a tapestry of green and blue, where the sturdy trunk of a shade tree steadies the airy movement of summer leaves and soft glimpses of sky. “Under the Shade Tree” adds a gentle lift to the view, offering a quiet sense of calm. Teresa Bernard’s many years in realism bring a steady confidence to intimate, upward‑looking scenes.

Title: Under the Shade Tree
Theme: The Living Forest
Year Completed: 2023
Dimensions: 12″ w x 9″ h
Medium: Oil on canvas board
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

The trunk of a majestic shade tree rises strong, leaves dance lightly, and between them, blue sky appears—an invitation to pause and look up.

A towering shade tree dominates the canvas, its broad trunk stretching upward in warm tones of brown and muted gray that evoke quiet strength and natural age. From the trunk’s core, branches extend gracefully toward the upper edges, supporting a canopy of sunlit green leaves rendered in varying shapes and layers. Between them, delicate fragments of blue sky peek through, offering contrast and breath against the dense foliage. The perspective is upward-looking, placing the viewer at the foot of the tree, drawn into a hush of movement and light, where a gentle call to linger beneath summer’s canopy quietly unfolds. The painting is signed in the lower-right corner by the artist Teresa Bernard, affirming its authenticity.

“Under the Shade Tree” is an original oil painting on a professional-grade canvas panel—durable, archival, and crafted for longevity. Rich, high-quality oil pigments have been used to ensure lasting vibrancy and surface integrity. Measuring 9 inches wide by 12 inches tall, it’s a versatile choice for compact wall displays or curated gallery arrangements. Delivered unframed, the piece allows for custom presentation to suit your personal space and style. Comes with a hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity embossed with the artist’s personal seal.

Part of The Living Forest theme, the piece captures the distinctive spirit that defines the collection. Whether you’re drawn to its restful composition or the nostalgic charm of a shade tree on a warm day, this painting brings a gentle moment of calm into your surroundings. It’s an ideal addition for collectors of nature-inspired art, tree lovers, or anyone seeking a tranquil visual escape.

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Artist Reflections

It’s been a long, hot summer here in Texas, with temperatures often soaring past 100 degrees. Staying indoors with the air conditioner humming was the easiest way to escape the heat. However, sometimes I just had to get outside for a while—if only for a breath of fresh air and a moment of quiet. Usually, I could be found in the shade of the large tree next to our house.

There, in its cool shelter, I’d look up through the layers of green and watch the branches stretch skyward like open arms. Light would flicker through the canopy, and patches of blue peeked through the leaves like hidden windows to the sky and the Lord above. That upward view always struck me—peaceful, gentle, and grounding. It became the inspiration behind this painting.

—Teresa Bernard, oil painter

A Favorite Poem

A beloved classic poem that echoes the spirit of this painting:

Trees
by Joyce Kilmer 1886 – 1918

I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.

A tree whose hungry mouth is prest
Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast;

A tree that looks at God all day,
And lifts her leafy arms to pray;

A tree that may in summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair;

Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
Who intimately lives with rain.

Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree. 

This poem is in the public domain.

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Under The Shade Tree
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Raggedy ol’ Farmhouse

A painting that captures the quiet dignity and nostalgic soul of a weathered farmhouse, standing strong through the passing years

12x9 oil painting of a neglected farmhouse with a sagging screen door and weathered window
Raggedy Ol’ Farmhouse, a landscape painting by Teresa Bernard © Copyright 2021 – Present

Rendered with realism, this neglected farmhouse reflects a bygone era.

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A timeworn farmhouse is portrayed with emotional depth and delicate detail, capturing a quiet beauty through light and texture. “Raggedy ol’ Farmhouse” invites viewers to linger in a moment where time seems to have stopped. Teresa Bernard brings decades of experience to this rural scene, shaping its weathered quiet with a refined command of light and texture.

Title: Raggedy Ol’ Farmhouse
Theme: Doors & Windows
Year Completed: 2021
Dimensions: 12″ w x 9″ h
Medium: Oil on canvas board
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 faded textures and worn facade, this farmhouse reflects the grace of decay and the spirit of the past.

Timeworn yet quietly dignified, this original oil painting presents a side view of a neglected farmhouse steeped in rustic charm. Cracked stucco clings to the structure’s aging bones, while a sagging screen door and weathered window hint at forgotten footsteps and faded stories. Overgrown bush and an unkempt yard envelop the scene, enhancing its air of abandonment and deep-rooted nostalgia — a tribute to rural beauty that endures through time.

Measuring 12″ wide by 9″ high, this artwork is hand-painted on canvas board using traditional oil techniques. It is signed in the bottom left corner and arrives unframed, offering you the freedom to choose a display style that best suits your personal space and aesthetic. This piece includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity for provenance and peace of mind.

“Raggedy ol’ Farmhouse” offers more than just a painted scene—it captures a quiet moment in oil, reaching out to viewers to reflect, remember, and reconnect with the enduring soul of the rural countryside.

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Artist Reflections

There’s something about an old farmhouse that feels familiar—like a memory you didn’t know you had. ‘Raggedy ol’ Farmhouse’ isn’t a tribute to grandeur or perfection; it’s a love letter to things that have endured. Its quiet resilience caught my eye—the way it stands, worn but still upright, as the lawn grows wild, remembering every footstep.

I set out to capture that gentle defiance—the charm tucked beneath years of weather and wear. To me, beauty doesn’t demand polish; it lives in what’s rugged, tired, and deeply rooted. I painted this piece for those, like myself, who find meaning in things that have lasted—objects and places that carry history, show their age with grace, and quietly reflect a life well lived.

Painting it felt like a conversation with the past. Every brushstroke made me pause and reflect—not just on this house, but on all the places that quietly carry history in their bones. I hope it brings a sense of ‘home’ to those who see it; however they define the word.

—Teresa Bernard, oil painter

Comments from Art Lovers

“Nice! It looks like my place here did when I bought it last year.” — @lynnwilsonart, Gab

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Eye of the Zebra

A zebra painting in close focus—this artwork captures quiet strength, bold contrast, and the meditative stillness of a single gaze.

9x12 oil painting of a zebra’s face in close‑up with its expressive eye centered among black and white stripes
Eye of the Zebra is an African wildlife painting by Teresa Bernard © Copyright 2021 – Present

Framed in black and white, a zebra’s eye becomes the quiet focal point of this tight composition.

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The zebra’s gaze holds the viewer gently, a moment suspended in pattern and instinct. “Eye of the Zebra” offers not just an image, but a presence—alert, enduring, and quietly beautiful. Teresa Bernard’s long experience in realism brings a calm, attentive touch to this zebra painting.

Title: Eye of the Zebra
Series: Adventures in Africa
Year Completed: 2021
Dimensions: 9″ w x 12″ h
Medium: Oil on canvas board
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

Amid bold black and white, the eye of a zebra holds quiet focus. Its steady gaze anchors the scene in calm and clarity. 

A close-up view of a zebra’s face fills the canvas, cropped tightly to emphasize the animal’s expressive eye at center. Black and white stripes curve rhythmically across the surface, creating contrast and movement around the calm, steady gaze. The eye is soft and reflective, with a quiet depth that invites a moment of connection. The texture of the fur is subtly rendered, with soft tonal shifts that suggest depth and dimension. Signed in the lower left corner, Teresa Bernard’s mark ensures originality and authorship.

Painted in oil on a sturdy 9×12-inch canvas board, the surface is smooth and archival—built for longevity and clarity of detail. The artwork arrives unframed—ideal for customizing to suit your space and style. A hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity accompanies the painting, embossed with Teresa’s personal seal. This document guarantees provenance, genuineness, and lasting value for collectors and art lovers alike.

Part of the Adventures in Africa Series, this painting reflects the quiet strength and natural presence that runs throughout the collection. Shaped by Teresa’s signature realistic style, the zebra’s portrait offers a moment of stillness and visual clarity. Bold yet intimate, this original artwork brings a touch of the wild into everyday space—ideal for collectors, nature lovers, or anyone drawn to the quiet dignity of African wildlife.

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Artist Reflections

Zebras have always intrigued me—their bold black-and-white stripes, so graphic and rhythmic, yet completely organic. Each one carries a pattern as unique as a fingerprint, and that individuality fascinates me. In ‘Eye of the Zebra,’ I wanted to move in close, to let the viewer linger with a single gaze. The eye is soft, steady, and quietly expressive—framed by contrast, but not overwhelmed by it.

There’s something meditative about painting an animal this way. You’re not just capturing a likeness; you’re listening for presence. I wasn’t thinking about a safari or a sweeping landscape this time—I was thinking about stillness, about how a single moment can hold the weight of instinct and calm. This painting is part of my ongoing interest in African subjects, but it stands on its own: intimate, restrained, and quietly powerful.

—Teresa Bernard, oil painter

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Trees at Dusk

As dusk descends and the trees fall into gentle shadow, this serene painting captures a fleeting harmony, creating a moment worth remembering.

12x9 oil painting of silhouetted trees against a glowing sky of burnt orange and golden yellow
Trees at Dusk, a landscape painting by Teresa Bernard © Copyright 2022 – Present

A row of trees stands in quiet silhouette beneath a sky aglow with orange and golden hues. This painting offers a tranquil glimpse into nature’s farewell at day’s end.

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Details & Highlights

As dusk settles over the landscape, the last light gathers behind darkened branches, softening the world into quiet silhouettes. “Trees at Dusk” leans into that gentle transition, offering a moment where warmth fades into calm. Teresa Bernard’s many years in realism bring a steady, observant hand to scenes shaped by the deepening light of evening.

Title: Trees at Dusk
Theme: The Living Forest
Year Completed: 2022
Dimensions: 12″ w x 9″ h
Medium: Oil on canvas board
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 gentle contrast and glowing color, this painting reveals the calm between day and night. Its simplicity carries quiet strength.

A quiet row of trees stands in firm silhouette, their slender trunks and branches painted in deep, shadowy tones across the canvas. Behind them, the sky glows with a radiant wash of color—bold strokes of burnt orange and golden yellow blend seamlessly, becoming more luminous where it meets the horizon. The composition is clean and purposeful, with minimal distractions and a strong horizontal flow that draws the eye naturally from one edge to the other. The painting is signed in the lower left corner by artist Teresa Bernard.

Specifications

“Trees at Dusk” is created on a professional-grade canvas board measuring 12 x 9 inches. Its flat, rigid surface offers clean edges that frame easily, making it ideal for traditional and custom framing styles. Delivered unframed, the piece gives collectors the flexibility to tailor its presentation to suit their personal taste and décor. A Certificate of Authenticity accompanies the artwork, hand-signed by Teresa and embossed with her personal seal. The COA ensures its originality and protecting its provenance for years to come.

Part of The Living Forest theme, “Trees at Dusk” embodies the visual clarity and quiet strength that defines the collection. The series explores the symbolic and structural presence of trees in nature—each piece rooted in balance, contrast, and timeless compositional elegance. With its luminous sky and stark silhouettes, this work speaks to the serenity found in minimalist landscapes. Ideal for collectors who value restraint and emotional depth, the painting makes a bold yet peaceful statement wherever it’s displayed. It reflects a refined approach to oil painting: deliberate, resonant, and enduring.

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Artist Reflections

‘Trees at Dusk’ is a painting steeped in the quiet drama of fading light. Using a rich palette of orange, yellow, and deep brown oils, I captured that fleeting moment when the sun slips behind the horizon and the trees dissolve into silhouette. The inspiration came from a familiar scene just outside my front door.  And that was a line of woods across the street, always calm, always there. As the light changes, so does the mood, and I wanted this piece to reflect that sense of quiet transformation — the ordinary turning quietly extraordinary.

—Teresa Bernard, oil painter

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Lightning Strikes

A moment of nature’s fury immortalized—this painting captures lightning as it strikes with a realism that crackles with drama.

12x9 oil painting of a lightning bolt striking the ground beneath a dark, stormy sunset sky
Lightning Strikes is a stormy painting by Teresa Bernard © Copyright 2023 – Present

A spectacular lightning bolt strikes the ground in this stormy sunset painting.

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Details & Highlights

A dramatic lightning strike splits the sky, catching the moment in a flash of sudden intensity. “Lightning Strikes” blends vivid color and shadowed atmosphere to evoke the tension and awe of a storm passing through. Teresa Bernard draws on her decades of realism work to capture this electrifying moment, shaping the storm’s intensity with precision and restraint.

Title: Lightning Strikes
Theme: The Turning Sky
Year Completed: 2023
Dimensions: 12″ w x 9″ h
Medium: Oil on canvas board
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 massive lightning bolt streaks from the sky, spreads out, and strikes the ground in this colorful sunset painting. The clouds are dark and tempestuous, creating a menacing and gloomy sky. The atmosphere is ominous yet mesmerizing, as storm and light compete for dominance in this powerful portrayal of nature’s fury. Teresa Bernard masterfully preserves the drama of that split-second strike with vivid realism and tonal balance.

“Lightning Strikes” is hand-painted in oils on a premium canvas board. This 12″ × 9″ original artwork is signed on the front, lower left corner. It arrives unframed, allowing collectors to customize its presentation. A Certificate of Authenticity accompanies the painting—individually hand-signed and sealed with Teresa’s embossed stamp.

Whether you’re drawn to the emotion of passing storms or the symbolism of light breaking through darkness, this one-of-a-kind piece will spark conversation and connection wherever it’s displayed.

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Artist Reflections

‘Lightning Strikes’ is a painting inspired by my fascination for the weather. I love standing on my porch watching a storm roll in. I love watching lightning bolts flash across the sky and the sound of thunder rumbling in the distance. And I especially love the rainbow that appears after the storm, because it reminds me of God’s covenant promise from long ago. That He would never again destroy the Earth with a flood (Genesis 9:12-16).  (See the Scriptures below.)

Weather is a powerful, tremendous force, and when unleashed it can be very destructive. Do I enjoy the destruction that sometimes happens from all that power? No way, no how. But because of God’s covenant promise, the storm gives me a sensation that He is nearby and watching over me. I sense His presence, and I am not afraid.

—Teresa Bernard, oil painter

Genesis 9:12-16 (NASB)

12 God said, “This is the sign of the covenant which I am making between Me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations;
13 I have set My rainbow in the cloud, and it shall serve as a sign of a covenant between Me and the earth.
14 It shall come about, when I make a cloud appear over the earth, that the rainbow will be seen in the cloud,
15 and I will remember My covenant, which is between Me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and never again shall the water become a flood to destroy all flesh.
16 When the rainbow is in the cloud, then I will look at it, to remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.”

‘I Will Praise You in This Storm‘ is a contemporary Christian music song by Casting Crowns. If you’re unfamiliar with the song, you may listen to it by clicking the link below.

⇒ I Will Praise You In This Storm

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