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August 9, 2022April 30, 2023

Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse

A painting of the Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse in oils on canvas. This lighthouse stands watch alone on the North Sea shores of Denmark.

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Rubjerg Knude watchtower — Frame not included.

Title: Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse
Size: 6″ w x 8″ h
Support: Gallery Wrap Stretched Canvas
Shape: Vertical (portrait)
Description: A small canvas painting of the Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse. Behind the watchtower, one can see Denmark’s North Sea in the distance. The lighthouse, which sits on the sand dunes in the foreground, dominates the artwork. The painting is signed in the lower left corner by artist Teresa Bernard.

This painting’s small size makes it perfect for small rooms or areas where space is limited. It measures 6×8 inches and is hand-painted on gallery wrap stretched canvas. Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse won’t need a frame because the painting’s composition spreads out around the edges of the canvas giving it a fashionable look. Framed or unframed, this painting will look great in your home, office, or any place it is put on view.

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Artist Comments

I’m fascinated by lighthouses! While living on the east coast, I had the opportunity to visit several of them on the shores of the Outer Banks. I also enjoy painting them and have done so numerous times throughout my fine art career. Several of those paintings were of lighthouses I had visited while living nearby. There are, however, many others in this big world that I have yet to visit and hope to do so someday. One such lighthouse is the Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse. It is the subject of this painting.

More about Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse

On the sand dunes of Denmark’s North Sea coast sits a lonely watchtower known as Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse. Its beacon once stood watch, guiding ships and other watercraft through dangerous waters. Today, however, it is in danger of falling into the sea. Shifting sands and coastal erosion are major issues in the area. The coast is eroding at a rate of 4.9 feet per year.

The lighthouse ceased operating in 1968. Its buildings were then used as a museum and coffee shop for a number of years before being abandoned due to shifting sands. The small buildings were later demolished after being severely damaged by the sand pressure.

At the current rate of erosion, the tower would have fallen into the sea by 2023. However, in 2019, a preservation group set about relocating it, and the 75ft-tall, 720-ton lighthouse was moved 230 feet inland on specially built rails. The relocation is expected to ensure the lighthouse’s survival until at least 2060.

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Other Lighthouse Paintings of Interest

Currituck Beach Lighthouse oil painting — Currituck Beach Lighthouse (2008)
11″ w x 14″ h

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UPDATED: 15 January 2023

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November 26, 2021March 13, 2023

Prickly Pear Cactus

A prickly pear cactus is the main focus of this oil painting. Its close-up view emphasizes the cactus’s broad green pads and bright red fruit.

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Title: Prickly Pear Cactus
Size: 9″ w x 12″ h
Support: Canvas Panel Board
Shape: Vertical (portrait)
Description: This painting is a close-up composition of the prickly pear cactus. From the green pads with their spines to the red fruit against a bright blue sky, this is a colorful and vibrant painting that adds to the decor of any room. The painting is signed by Texas artist Teresa Bernard.

The Prickly Pear Cactus painting is done entirely by hand on a canvas panel board. It will need to be framed before it can be displayed. A frame will complete the look of the painting.

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Artist Comments

This painting of a prickly pear cactus was a fun one to do. It brought back memories of my childhood. I grew up in west Texas where these flowering desert plants are commonplace. One doesn’t really give much thought to them unless you have a personal encounter with one. Ouch! Some varieties have really long thorns that can really hurt if you’re not careful.

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Other Flower Paintings of Interest

Dill Flowers painting — Dill Flowers Close-up (2021)
6″ w x 6″ h

poppy pods painting — Poppy Pods
(2022)
8″ w x 6″ h

Yellow Rose Art — Yellow Rose
(2018)
6″ w x 6″ h

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♦ “Wow I thought it was a photo when scrolling past. Just grilled up a prickly pear last month – yum!” — @wedareto, TRUTH Social

♦ “So pretty… I love prickly pears!!!” — @kamilasart, TRUTH Social

♦ “Cacti very likely represent the thorns and thistles that man must reap after his fall. I believe they may also represent refreshment and survival in the most difficult of situations. Humans and animals often find refreshment and water within cacti. It isn’t ideal, but many have survived in the most dire of circumstances. God be with you all. May we fully experience the refreshment of God in this age and the age to come.” — @ArtMusic_only, Art&Music Promotional Service, MeWe

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UPDATED: 10 July 2022

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September 2, 2018May 10, 2023

Texas Horned Lizard

This small wildlife painting depicts the Texas Horned Lizard. It would make an excellent gift for a budding herpetologist or someone with an interest in reptiles.

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painting of the Texas horned lizard — Frame not included.

Title: Texas Horned Lizard
Size: 6″ w x 6″ h
Support: Gallery Wrap Stretched Canvas
Shape: Square
Description: A wildlife painting of the Texas horned lizard, also known as the horny toad by native Texans. This is a close-up painting of the lizard who sits on a neutral-colored background. The artwork is signed in the lower left corner by artist Teresa Bernard.

This is a small painting measuring 6×6 inches. Its compact size makes it perfect for small or limited spaces. The artwork is hand-painted on gallery wrap stretched canvas and won’t need a frame because the Texas Horned Lizard painting image extends around the edges of the canvas support giving it a contemporary look. Whether you choose to have it framed or leave it unframed, it will look great in your home or office, or any place it is displayed.

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Artist Comments

The Texas Horned Lizard, or simply “horny toad” as we called them when I was a kid growing up in west Texas, was a fun painting to do. It brought back lots of fond childhood memories. As children, my friends and I would see these little spiked critters all the time and often would play with them for a while, and then we would release them. As an adult, I noticed they aren’t in abundance so much anymore. So I did a little research to find out why. This is what I discovered from my readings.

In Search of the Horny Toad

About 70% of the Texas horned lizard’s diet is made up of harvester ants. Through the years, their population has declined by about 30%. Although I’m happy to read that they may be making a comeback. The decline is due to the overuse of pesticides and the spread of nonnative fire ants. Both eradicate harvester ant colonies, destroying the lizard’s principal source of food. The Texas horned lizard is now a protected species, and, in Texas, it is illegal to take, possess, transport, or sell them without a special permit.

According to Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine, issue August/September 2018, “Texas horned lizards once occurred throughout Texas, but now only a few populations remain. Efforts to move Texas horned lizards from one location in Texas to another, with the hope of establishing new self-sustaining populations in previously occupied habitats, are underway. Several Texas zoos are also working to develop colonies for reintroduction programs. RAWA (Recovering America’s Wildlife Act) funding would pay for “lizard factories” to help with reintroduction efforts.”

I shared a post about my findings on social media and received some interesting comments from my friends and followers.

One friend whom I’ve known since my early teen years lives in a small Texas town. She told me they have a horny toad festival every year called The Old Rip Festival. And it’s all about a horny toad named Old Rip! She sent me a link to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine website. It tells all about the legend, lore, and legacy of Old Rip, a horny toad that supposedly lived for 31 years!

Another follower comments, “you still see these in West Texas and Panhandle. Fire ants haven’t taken over every inch of ground as they have here, and harvester ants are still there, so that helps with the “horny toads.” Hope they make a comeback here someday.”

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Other Wildlife Paintings of Interest

sharks painting — Swimming with Sharks
(2023)
12″ w x 16″ h

Papilio Machaon Caterpillar painting — Swallowtail Butterfly Caterpillar (2022)
6″ w x 8″ h

white dog pet portrait — The Large White Dog (2016)
16″ w x 20″ h

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♦ “I love these little critters and my sis-in-law is seeing them in all stages on her ranch in Mathis..come on little dudes, make a comeback.” — @Char78613, Gab

♦ “We have a similar lizard here, the Eastern Fence lizard, where I live.” — Adam Charles Hovey, OUT BEAUTIFUL WORLD, MeWe

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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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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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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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July 18, 2012March 17, 2023

The Camelthorn Trees of Africa

This large painting depicts the African Camelthorn Trees of Namib-Naukluft National Park in a surrealistic composition, but it is actually a realistic depiction.

camelthorn trees painting — The Camelthorn Trees of Africa © Copyright 2011 – Present

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painting of camelthorn trees

Title: The Camelthorn Trees of Africa
Size: 24″ w x 24″ h
Support: Gallery Wrap Stretched Canvas
Shape: Square
Description: A surreal-like painting of the famous camelthorn (or camel thorn) trees in the desert dunes of African Namib-Naukluft National Park. The lifeless trees are in silhouette and surrounded by sand bathed in vibrant colors of orange and blue.

This painting is on quality canvas that will not need to be framed as the image extends around the edges of the artwork. Hand-painted and signed by fine artist Teresa Bernard.

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Artist Comments

This camelthorn trees painting was a fun one to do. At first, it appears to be a bit surreal; not the art genre that I do. I’m a realist painter, which means I try to paint things as they appear. This composition is a landscape I painted from an actual photograph of the Namib-Naukluft National Park, Africa. It depicts camelthorn trees with a dune rising in the background. The dune is bathed in orange by the effects of a rising sun. The trees are in shadow from another nearby dune. Some believe these trees have been dead for hundreds of years and that their failure to decompose is because the desert is so arid.

For more information about Namib-Naukluft National Park in Africa, visit their website.

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Other Travel Destination Paintings of Interest

Van Gogh’s Church at Auvers, France oil painting — Van Gogh’s Church
(2011)
20″ w x 24″ h

shop for paintings of scenic views — Up, Up and Away!
(2022)
30″ w x 24″ h

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UPDATED: 22 July 2022

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