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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

A realistic flamingo painting that reflects the quiet beauty of early spring and the instinctive tenderness of motherhood in the animal world.

12x12 oil painting of a flamingo sheltering her chick beneath her wing — Flamingo and Chick painting by Teresa Bernard © Copyright 2023 – Present

Inspired by nature, this composition shows a flamingo sheltering her chick beneath her wing—their bodies nestled in quiet protection.

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A quiet moment of maternal grace unfolds in vivid color and tender form. “Flamingo and Chick” honors the bond between parent and offspring, expressed through a gentle curve and a protective wing. Teresa Bernard’s lifelong dedication to realism is evident in the careful observation and natural light that shape this intimate scene.

Title: Flamingo and Chick
Theme: Springtime in Art
Year Completed: 2023
Dimensions: 12″ w x 12″ 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

Set against muted green tones, a flamingo’s warm orange plumage and lowered posture guide the eye to the chick beneath her wing.

A vivid orange flamingo is nestled in profile, her curved neck forming a gentle arc above a downy gray chick tucked beneath her wing. The chick’s tiny beak and head peek out from soft feathers, its body completely concealed by the mother’s protective embrace. Fine brushwork brings out subtle shifts in tone and texture across the flamingo’s feathers. A rich mottled green background suggests foliage, and its cooler tones contrast with the birds’ warm hues, allowing them to take visual precedence. Signed by the artist Teresa Bernard in the lower right corner, the mark ensures originality and authorship.

Handcrafted in oil on gallery-wrapped canvas, the painting measures 12″ wide by 12″ high and 1.5″ deep. The canvas edges are painted for a clean, finished look whether framed or displayed as-is. Delivered unframed, it’s ideal for customizing to suit your personal style and space. A custom Certificate of Authenticity accompanies the piece, hand-signed by Teresa and embossed with her personal seal to affirm its authenticity, provenance, and lasting value.

“Flamingo and Chick” captures the distinctive spirit of seasonal renewal that defines the collection. Teresa’s signature realistic style shapes the composition, adding emotional depth to a tender moment in nature. A compelling choice for collectors who appreciate fine realism and the quiet majesty of the animal kingdom.

Artist Reflections

I’ve wanted to paint a flamingo for a long time. Not because they’re trendy or exotic, but because their shape and color have always pulled me in—the vivid orange feathers, the long legs, and that graceful curve of the neck. But I didn’t want to paint just any flamingo. I waited until I found a moment that felt meaningful.

This one did. The adult bird is curved around her chick, wing lifted just enough to shelter it. That quiet gesture felt instinctive and tender—an expression of motherhood in its most natural form. It’s not dramatic, but it’s deeply felt. I wanted to capture that stillness, that connection, and let the composition speak for itself.

There’s something universal in the way animals care for their young. It’s simple, unspoken, and complete. That’s what I saw in this pose, and that’s what I tried to honor in the painting.

—Teresa Bernard, oil painter

Comments from Art Lovers

“Such a strikingly beautiful painting. What I love about this is that you have captured the grace and glamour of a flamingo, the sinuous lines, and the warmth of its motherhood, and the darling little chick. Unusual combination. Motherhood is so often portrayed as brown and homey.” — @life_ontherocks2, Gab

“Great feeling of playful feathers with a nurturing beak!” — @O66Bjsway, TRUTH Social

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