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Girl in the Red Dress

This painting of a young girl in a red dress captures a child’s quiet fascination with the graceful choreography of koi in a summer pond.

24x18 oil painting of a young girl in a red dress sitting on a rock beside a pond reaching toward koi beneath lily pads
Girl in the Red Dress, an oil painting by Teresa Bernard © Copyright 2020 – Present

Leaning gently over the pond’s edge, a young girl in red reaches toward koi swimming under scattered lily pads in a calm, shaded pool.

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Details & Highlights

A quiet moment unfolds as a young girl leans over a still pond, teasing the koi with gentle curiosity. Soft reflections drift across the water, giving the scene a calm, lingering hush. “Girl in the Red Dress” captures the tender simplicity of childhood wonder. Teresa Bernard’s long experience in realism brings clarity and emotional truth to small, heartfelt scenes.

Title: Girl in the Red Dress
Theme: At Water’s Edge
Year Completed: 2020
Dimensions: 24″ 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

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 young blond-haired girl wearing a red dress sits on a smooth, sun-warmed rock beside a quiet pond, her back turned gently toward the viewer. She leans forward with innocent curiosity, playfully reaching into the shimmering water toward a school of orange and white koi gliding beneath scattered lily pads. The pond’s surface is dappled with light and shadow, hinting at the graceful ripple of a breeze and the life teeming below. Tall cattails sway at the water’s edge behind her, adding a touch of untamed beauty to the peaceful scene. Signed by the artist Teresa Bernard in the lower left corner, the signature marks the piece with originality and authorship.

Specifications

Painted in oil on gallery-wrapped canvas measuring 24 inches wide by 18 inches high and 1.5 inches deep. The painting’s composition wraps around the canvas edges, creating a clean, modern profile. Showcase it unframed for a sleek, contemporary feel, or frame it to suit a more classic, traditional aesthetic. It arrives unframed—perfect for tailoring to your personal style and space. The Certificate of Authenticity is hand-signed by Teresa and embossed with her personalized seal. This ensures the artwork’s authenticity and provenance.

“Girl in the Red Dress” is a charming piece that captures the timeless simplicity and whimsy of warm-weather days. This painting reflects the spirit of childhood wonder, shaped by Teresa’s signature realistic style. Many collectors are drawn to its vibrant energy and quiet storytelling, making it a heartfelt addition to any collection.

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

Artist Reflections

This painting was a joy to bring to life—not just for the gentle mood it carries, but because the young girl at its center has a personal connection to me. She’s the granddaughter of a friend I’ve known since high school, and with permission, I used a photo of her as reference. That familiarity gave the process an added layer of warmth—it felt like I was painting someone I already knew in spirit.

While the girl’s pose and expression come directly from the photo, I introduced lily pads, fish, and cattails to breathe life into the pond. These details weren’t just decorative—they brought movement, harmony, and a sense of quiet story to the scene. They helped transform a simple moment into something deeper and more inviting, one that encourages viewers to linger and connect.

—Teresa Bernard, oil painter

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Gone Surfing

Sunlight, sea, and a barefoot walk to the waves — this painting captures the spirit of a carefree surfing escape.

12x16 oil painting of a teenage surfer girl walking through sunlit sand toward the ocean carrying a white surfboard with orange stripes
Gone Surfing — a beach painting by Teresa Bernard © Copyright 2022 – Present

A teenage surfer walks barefoot toward the sea, capturing youthful freedom, anticipation, and the pull of an approaching wave.

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Details & Highlights

Soft light drifts across the shoreline, giving the scene a quiet sense of openness and calm. A young surfer girl moves toward the water with an easy, unhurried anticipation. “Gone Surfing” invites viewers into that gentle pause between stillness and motion. Teresa Bernard’s long practice in realism brings emotional depth to simple, coastal scenes.

Title: Gone Surfing
Theme: At Water’s Edge
Year Completed: 2022
Size: 12″ w x 16″ 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

She’s headed for the ocean, her board tucked under arm, the surf is calling…

“Gone Surfing” is an oil painting that depicts a teenage surfer girl with light-brown hair walking barefoot through sunlit sand toward the sea. She wears a blue and white letter jacket, softened by salt-kissed breezes and afternoon light. Under her left arm, she carries a white surfboard striped with bold orange bands, its curve echoing the distant waves ahead. Beach foliage borders the worn trail she follows, framing her quiet journey. Her back is turned to the viewer, inviting us to share her anticipation as ocean swells rise gently in the background. Overhead, the sky is a vast blue brushed with drifting clouds. Artist Teresa Bernard’s signature appears in the lower left corner, affirming originality and authenticity.

Measuring 12″ wide by 16″ tall, the painting is rendered in oil on gallery-wrapped canvas. This format allows the composition to extend around the edges, offering the option to display it unframed for a modern look or frame it for a traditional presentation. It arrives unframed, giving you the flexibility to personalize its display to suit your taste and space. Painted in Teresa’s signature realism style, “Gone Surfing” complements coastal-themed spaces and a range of design preferences. A hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity, stamped with the artist’s personal embossed seal, is included to ensure provenance and authorship.

“Gone Surfing” offers more than coastal charm — it’s a bold visual escape into beach life. This standout piece draws attention and admiration, making it a statement investment for collectors who value strength, style, and story. It delivers atmosphere, elegance, and emotional pull, crafted to elevate beach-inspired interiors with signature impact.

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

Artist Reflections

“Gone Surfing” is a simple yet evocative phrase that captures the essence of slipping away to the sea. It brings to mind sun-kissed beaches, the scent of saltwater spray, and the thrill of skimming across the ocean’s surface on a surfboard. Whether you’re a seasoned surfer or someone who just dreams about it, those two little words evoke freedom, adventure, and the joy of riding the waves.

When I was a child growing up in Texas, the coast felt worlds away. My family didn’t live anywhere near the beach. But I’d watch reruns of movies and TV shows starring Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, and all those teen surf icons. Their world fascinated me — carefree, sandy, and filled with sunshine. I often imagined what it might feel like to paddle out, catch a wave, and ride it in like they did.

Had my childhood taken place nearer the shore, maybe I’d have been that teenage girl in the painting — barefoot in the sand, surfboard tucked under arm, heading toward the swell. I never learned to surf, but the longing stuck with me. This painting is a glimpse into that dream — a quiet “what if” preserved in brushstrokes.

—Teresa Bernard, oil painter

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Sisters in Lavender

A celebration of a timeless bond between sisters, this tranquil painting bathes the soul in light, lavender, and stillness.

24x18 oil painting of two sisters walking through a lavender field with their backs turned
Sisters in Lavender, a seasonal oil painting by Teresa Bernard © Copyright 2021 – Present

Rendered in soft purples and muted light, this painting captures two sisters moving quietly through a field of blooming lavender.

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Details & Highlights

A soft, lingering calm surrounds the two sisters, their quiet closeness settling into the gentle atmosphere shaped by the lavender’s presence. “Sisters in Lavender” breathes with ease and understated warmth, allowing the moment to feel both intimate and expansive—an effect Teresa Bernard brings to life through years of realism experience.

Title: Sisters in Lavender
Theme: Springtime in Art
Year Completed: 2021
Dimensions: 24″ 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

Dressed in white and steeped in spring’s serenity, two sisters wander through lavender that grows beneath a gentle sky.

Two young ladies meander through an endless lavender field, their backs turned, faces hidden from the viewer. They are sisters, gracefully wandering beneath a sky brimming with muted clouds. The older sister, a young woman with long brown hair, wears a flowing white dress and a wide-brimmed hat accented by a soft lavender band. She carries a wicker basket brimming with freshly gathered lavender blossoms. She turns slightly, her gaze directed toward her little sister with blond hair, also dressed in white, who stands quietly with her back to the viewer, lost in her own world of wonder.

Countless lavender blooms stretch from foreground to horizon, blanketing the landscape in cool, gentle purples. Each blossom is richly textured through masterful shading and brushwork. The scene stirs the senses—one can almost smell the faint lavender on the breeze, enhancing the tranquility that settles over the viewer like a soft sigh. Signed by artist Teresa Bernard in the lower left corner, the signature ensures both originality and authenticity.

Specifications

Painted on a gallery-wrapped canvas, the piece measures 24″ wide by 18″ high and 1.5″ deep. The composition wraps around the canvas edges, allowing it to be displayed as-is for a modern look, or framed for a more traditional presentation. It arrives unframed to allow for customizing according to personal taste and room décor. A hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity accompanies the painting, embossed with Teresa’s personal seal affirming provenance and craftsmanship.

“Sisters in Lavender” radiates a quiet elegance shaped by Teresa’s signature realistic style. Perfect for collectors or anyone seeking a fresh breath of springtime serenity, this piece brings tranquility and charm to any setting.

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

Artist Reflections

I was drawn to the serenity of this scene before brush ever touched canvas. ‘Sisters in Lavender’ came from a deep need to paint something peaceful—something that whispered rather than shouted. The open field, the soft hues, the gentle rhythm of the composition all gave me space to breathe. I wanted to capture the feeling of quiet companionship—the kind that exists between sisters or kindred spirits—where connection lives in gestures, shared steps, and unspoken understanding. There’s a stillness to this moment that feels held in place, as though time itself paused to honor it. Painting it was like stepping into the lavender myself—letting the air fill my lungs with its gentle scent and remembering how the simplest moments often linger longest. This is the kind of beauty I look for and try to preserve.

—Teresa Bernard, oil painter

Comments from Art Lovers

“Love the clouds and sky, especially. They are perfect and the fields lightening as they disappear over the hill. Very nice.” — @russellford3, MeWe

“Beautiful! You are very talented! Love it!” — @ma3022, MeWe

“Great painting.” — @edmyers8, MeWe

“Very beautiful! Very talented! Glad to be a follower and hope to be a buyer someday soon!!! Have a great day!♥️“ — @Lovelissy9, TRUTH Social

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