at the water's edge Archives - Teresa Bernard Oil Paintings

July 2, 2024February 18, 2025

Rowboat at The Pier

rowboat oil painting — Rowboat at the Pier painting by Teresa Bernard © Copyright 2021 – Present

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Title: Rowboat at the Pier
Size: 12″ w x 12″ h
Canvas Type: Gallery Wrap Stretched Canvas
Framing: Unframed; Ready to Hang
Signed: On the front 
COA: Signed Certificate of Authenticity
A Teresa Bernard Oil Painting

An old wooden rowboat is docked at a pier on a lake or pond in this oil painting.

A one-of-a-kind painting of an old wooden rowboat moored at a pier with lily pads and water reflections. It captures that nostalgic feeling of summer. Hand-painted and signed in the lower left corner by marine artist Teresa Bernard.

Skillfully created by hand on a quality gallery wrap canvas, Rowboat at The Pier extends its composition around the sides of the canvas. When an artwork is painted on this kind of canvas, a frame is not necessary for exhibition; yet it will still look amazing if you decide to have it framed. It comes with an official Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

The copyright watermark ‘©️ teresabernardart.com’ is not depicted on the original canvas painting.

Artist Comments

Artists frequently draw inspiration from their surroundings. We live out in the country. One of our neighbors lives down the road and around the corner from us. He has a large pond near the road with a small dock and a rowboat tied to it. Across from him is another neighbor who also has a pond near the road. It’s a smaller pond with lily pads. We pass by these two ponds almost every day on our way to and from our place to the nearby towns. The inspiration for this painting came from our neighbor’s ponds.

—Teresa Bernard

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“The softness of this painting makes me happy on the inside. Really aesthetically pleasing to look at!” — @TheKeyofB, Gab

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June 3, 2024February 12, 2025

Girl in The Red Dress

girl red dress painting — Girl in The Red Dress painting by Teresa Bernard © Copyright 2020 – Present

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Title: Girl in the Red Dress
Size: 24″ w x 18″ h
Canvas Type: Gallery Wrap Stretched Canvas
Framing: Unframed; Ready to Hang
Signed: On the front 
COA: Signed Certificate of Authenticity
A Teresa Bernard Oil Painting

A young girl in a red dress sits beside a pond filled with koi in this delightful painting. She pokes her hand into the water and playfully teases the fish.

A one-of-a-kind painting of a young blond-haired girl wearing a red dress, sitting beside a pond. She extends her hand into the water, interacting playfully with a group of koi fish. Positioned with her back facing the onlooker, she could be anyone’s child, allowing the identity to be determined by the viewer. Cattails are growing behind her, and lily pads dot the pond’s surface in the foreground. The painting is signed by artist Teresa Bernard.

Girl in The Red Dress is canvas art hand-painted on gallery wrap canvas; it does not require a frame before hanging on the wall. Because the composition extends over the sides of the canvas, this painting has a contemporary appearance. If you choose to frame it, it will look amazing. This wall art comes with an official Certificate of Authenticity (COA) upon purchase.

The physical canvas artwork does not have the copyright watermark ©️ teresabernardart.com.

Artist Comments

The painting of a young girl in a red dress was enjoyable to create because I used a model who was somewhat familiar to me. She’s the granddaughter of a high school friend. My friend gave me permission to use a photo of her granddaughter as a reference for this artwork.

For the most part, the painting reflects the reference photo, but I introduced lily pads, koi fish, and cattails. These additions were made to enhance the composition’s appeal and to enrich the narrative depicted by the painting.

—Teresa Bernard

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May 17, 2024February 18, 2025

Bow of The Boat

wooden boat painting — Bow of the Boat painting by Teresa Bernard © Copyright 2021 – Present

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Title: Bow of the Boat
Size: 18″ w x 18″ h
Canvas Type: Gallery Wrap Stretched Canvas
Framing: Unframed; Ready to Hang
Signed: On the front 
COA: Signed Certificate of Authenticity
A Teresa Bernard Oil Painting

A wooden boat painting in a cropped composition of the boat’s bow. This large painting is simple and minimalist in design.

The painting depicts a nautical scene featuring a wooden boat, presented in such a way that the viewer is only privy to the vessel’s bow and the surrounding water. It showcases a dramatic interplay of light and shadow, alongside a juxtaposition of warm and cool tones. The sun’s warmth is palpable as it illuminates the boat’s bow, creating a stark shadow on the cool water beneath. Hand-painted and signed by marine artist Teresa Bernard in the lower left side.

Bow of The Boat is a unique oil painting that can be displayed without the need of a frame. It is meticulously hand-painted on artist-grade gallery wrap stretched canvas which allows the composition to extend around the sides of the canvas. However, if you prefer to have it framed, it will look spectacular! A custom Certificate of Authenticity (COA) accompanies the piece.

The copyright watermark ©️ teresabernardart.com is not on the actual canvas artwork.

Artist Comments

In a world dominated by modern materials, a traditional wooden boat stands as a testament to craftsmanship and timelessness.

Artists often draw inspiration from their peers, admiring and emulating their work. The inspiration for Bow of the Boat came from an art teacher years ago. He enjoyed doing paintings of boats. In several of his works, he would focus on a particular section of the boat by cropping the rest, a technique I have adopted in this piece.

—Teresa Bernard

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April 7, 2024February 28, 2025

Boat Fenders

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Title: Boat Fenders
Size: 9" w x 12" h
Canvas Type: Canvas Board
Framing: Unframed
Signed: On the front 
COA: Signed Certificate of Authenticity
A Teresa Bernard Oil Painting

Marine art with boat fenders. This painting is ideal for someone who loves being out on or near the water.

A painting with a marine theme that includes fishing boat fenders, chains, and pier columns. This artistic work would be an excellent gift for someone in your life who enjoys the water, fishing, or boating. It would make a wonderful addition to the nautical-themed decor in your house, office, man cave, or fishing cabin.

Teresa Bernard, a realistic artist, painstakingly hand-painted and signed this sturdy 9×12-inch canvas board artwork in lower left corner. It is best to frame this painting before hanging it on the wall. An official Certificate of Authenticity (COA) is included with purchase of this marine painting.

The copyright watermark ©️ teresabernardart.com is not present on the physical canvas art.

Artist Comments

Sometimes I like to give myself a challenge when choosing a subject matter for my paintings. I found these fishing boat fenders tied to the pillar of a fishing pier very interesting because of all the different textures (wood pier, rusty chains, and rubbery boat fenders) present. I thought they would make an interesting challenge trying to paint all that texture. One does get a sense of texture from the detail in this artwork.

—Teresa Bernard

Other paintings that were a study of texture are:

texture painting — Tractor Tire
(2016)
12″ w x 16″ h

What are boat fenders?

A boat fender is a type of bumper or cushioned buffer used to prevent a boat or other watercraft from bumping into a dock, pier, or another boat causing damage to its hull. They are often constructed of rubber, foam, or plastic, and they come in various shapes and sizes depending on their use.

Art Critique
Read a fan's art critique of this painting at the following link: Oil Painting Art Critique: Boat Fenders, written by Elias Thorne.

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“This is some awesome work.” — @Trinity_Forge_LLC, Gab

“The colors and contrast of the chain, you made a rusty chain very appealing.” — @JosephChristian33, Gab

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April 5, 2024February 28, 2025

Along The Intracoastal Waterway

Intracoastal Waterway painting by Teresa Bernard © Copyright 2001 – Present

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Title: Along the Intracoastal Waterway
Size: 12" w x 9" h
Canvas Type: Canvas Board
Framing: Unframed
Signed: On the front 
COA: Signed Certificate of Authenticity
A Teresa Bernard Oil Painting

This painting depicts a beached shrimp boat on the shore of the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) as the blue water flows by winding its way along the Atlantic Seaboard.

This original painting depicts a shrimp boat beached on the shores of the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). The artwork’s background showcases numerous trees beneath an overcast sky. Visible ripples disturb the clear blue water as it meanders gently by the shore. In the foreground is a piling standing in the river’s midst. Artist Teresa Bernard signs this art piece in the lower left-hand corner.

Along the Intracoastal Waterway is an artwork that was meticulously crafted by hand on a sturdy artist canvas board. A custom Certificate of Authenticity (COA) is included with purchase of this marine painting.

Artist Comments

In the summer of 1999, my husband Robert and I navigated his 36-foot sailboat along the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) from Florida to Virginia. Robert, a military serviceman, was transferring from Naval Air Station Jacksonville to Naval Station Norfolk. The journey presented us with many fascinating sights along the waterway, offering ample chances to capture photographs for my future paintings. “Along The ICW,” depicting a stranded shrimp boat, was inspired by a photo I snapped on that voyage.

—Teresa Bernard

About The ICW

The Intracoastal Waterway is a 3,000-mile waterway network comprising inland rivers, channels, and canals along the eastern and southeastern coasts of the United States. It is split into the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. The waterway includes both man-made canals and natural water bodies like inlets, saltwater rivers, bays, and sounds.

The ICW stretches from Boston, MA, down the Atlantic Seaboard, around Florida’s southern tip, and along the Gulf Coast to Brownsville, TX. Its main function is to offer a secure and navigable route for light commercial and personal pleasure vessels, providing a safer alternative to the perils of open sea travel.

Art Critique
Read a fan's art critique of this painting at the following link: Painting Critique: Along the Intracoastal Waterway, written by Brita Wilde.

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“Very nice! Reminds me of Gilligan’s Island…….I’ve been shrimping several times on the ICW, shrimp don’t get any fresher than that.” — @kennethgunnells, MeWe

“My dad was a waterman out of Quinby, this would be right up his alley.” — @BananaRepublic2021, Gab

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February 7, 2024February 12, 2025

A Boy and His Dog

young boy and dog painting — A Boy and His Dog painting by Teresa Bernard © Copyright 2020 – Present

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Title: A Boy and His Dog
Size: 24″ w x 18″ h
Canvas Type: Gallery Wrap Stretched Canvas
Framing: Unframed; Ready to Hang
Signed: On the front 
COA: Signed Certificate of Authenticity
A Teresa Bernard Oil Painting

In this painting, a young boy and his dog play on the lakeshore. It reminds us of happier times when we were carefree and the simple things in life amazed us.

An original painting of a young boy and his dog playing along the lakeshore as a toy boat sails past. With his back turned to the viewer, this child could be anyone’s little boy, perhaps even yours. The lake shimmers with vibrant blues and greens, surrounded by lush trees, with mountains rising in the distance. Oil painting artist Teresa Bernard has signed the piece in the lower left corner.

A Boy and His Dog is canvas wall art that does not need to be framed before being shown. It is painted by hand on artist gallery wrap stretched canvas, this allows the composition to wrap around the canvas’s edges. If you wish to have it framed, it will look lovely! When you purchase this summertime oil painting, you will receive an authentic Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

Artist Comments

The significance of a young boy and his dog playing by the lake transcends mere moments of leisure. It weaves together threads of nostalgia, companionship, and timeless connection.

‘A Boy and His Dog’ evokes the joy of life’s simplest moments when we were young, and everything held wonder. Sometimes life gets so complicated that it’s nice to stop and remember the days of our youth.

When my children were young, like the little boy in this painting, I loved to watch their fascination with the simplest things in life. Things that, as an adult, I often take for granted. Sometimes it’s nice to slow down and enjoy simple pleasures like this again.

—Teresa Bernard

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“Sweet subject! Nice painting!” — @jeanettecox5, MeWe

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