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April 27, 2024April 27, 2024

Devils Tower

An original landscape painting of Devils Tower, a monolithic rock formation in northeastern Wyoming, and America’s first National Monument.

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Title: Devils Tower
Size: 6″ w x 6″ h
Canvas Type: Gallery Wrap Stretched Canvas
Frame: Unframed; Ready to Hang
Signed: On the front 
COA: Signed Certificate of Authenticity

This is a small-scale landscape painting depicting the iconic Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming. The monument stands out against a vibrant blue sky, with lush green trees in the foreground. Teresa Bernard, a landscape artist who specializes in oil paintings, has hand signed this art piece in the lower left corner.

Devils Tower is artwork that does not need to be framed before being displayed. It is painted by hand on a gallery wrap stretched canvas, this type of canvas allows the composition to wrap around the canvas’s edges. If you wish to have it framed, it will look fantastic! A customized Certificate of Authenticity (COA) is included with the purchase of this national monument artwork.

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

Artist Comments

I painted the Devils Tower as an oil painting after returning home from a trip with my husband to South Dakota in 2016. During this trip, we visited Devils Tower National Monument. The monument is a unique geological rock tower that rises above the grassy plains of northeast Wyoming. At the time, we were vacationing in Rapid City, South Dakota. Since the tower was within driving distance of our hotel, we could not pass up the opportunity to visit this “one-of-a-kind natural wonder.”

We could see Devils Tower from miles away as we made our approach to the national monument. Upon arriving at our destination, we drove through the 2.1 square mile park which surrounded the monument. We couldn’t help but notice the tower as it was the centerpiece of the park. It looked like a giant granite tree stump with a flat summit and fluted sides.

Devils Tower stands more than 867 feet from its base to the summit. It measures approximately 180 feet by 300 feet at the top and is about a mile in circumference at the base. There is a 1.25-mile hiking trail around the tower base that provided us with spectacular close-up views from all sides. There was another much wider 3-mile trail that also loops around the tower, but we didn’t take that one. We spent a better part of the day exploring and learning everything about the tower before heading back to the hotel. All-in-all it was a wonderful experience that I would recommend to anyone.

Why “Devils Tower” and Not “Devil’s Tower”?

In 1906, President Teddy Roosevelt declared Devils Tower America’s first official national monument. The monument was initially called “Devil’s Tower” (with an apostrophe), but due to a clerical error, the apostrophe was omitted and never corrected. To this day, it remains known as Devils Tower (without the apostrophe).

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April 8, 2024April 8, 2024

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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Title: Monument Valley — Navajo Nation
Size: 16" w x 12" h
Canvas Type: Traditional Stretched Canvas
Frame: Unframed
Signed: On the front 
COA: Signed Certificate of Authenticity

An original painting depicting Monument Valley National Park in Utah captures the essence of this desert expanse. The red-rock buttes stretch into the distance beneath a vast blue sky, lending the artwork a profound sense of depth. Signed by the artist Teresa Bernard in the lower-left corner, this piece would complement any rustic or Western-themed decor beautifully.

Monument Valley is a landscape painting hand-painted on a traditional stretched canvas with the sides left raw or unpainted. The artwork will need to be mounted in a frame before being put on display. For those who love the finished or traditional look of a frame, this works well. Includes a custom Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

The original canvas painting does not have the copyright watermark ©️ teresabernardart.com.

Artist Comments

Monument Valley in Utah, often referred to as the “Valley of the Rocks,” is recognized as one of the natural wonders of the world and is arguably the most iconic representation of the American Old West. The valley has been a preferred setting for Western films for many years. Its isolated red mesas, dramatic spires, and sandstone buttes, set against a backdrop of a vast, sandy desert, have been captured on film and in photographs numerous times throughout history.

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. Indeed, I have created multiple paintings of this location. I also have memories of several paintings I did of this place when I was a young student of art studying art under my dad, a professional oil painting artist. My dad loved painting this location too and produced several oil paintings of it himself. The whereabouts of these paintings remain uncertain after they were sold to art collectors and local businesses in the small town where we lived.

For more information about Monument Valley, visit here.

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“Looks like a scene from one of the cartoons 🙂 Amazing! Keep it up!” — @Trader82, Gab

“Gorgeous! From one oil painter to another – I love your work.” — @Tialin, TRUTH Social

“Beautiful you are very talented! I will definitely be in touch !!” — @Duch20, TRUTH Social

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April 1, 2024April 1, 2024

Currituck Beach Lighthouse

The Currituck Beach Lighthouse on North Carolina’s Outer Banks is depicted in this marine painting.

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Title: Currituck Beach Lighthouse
Size: 11" w x 14" h
Canvas Type: Traditional Stretched Canvas
Frame: Unframed
Signed: On the front 
COA: Signed Certificate of Authenticity
Series: Part of the Lighthouse Series

A one-of-a-kind painting of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. The lighthouse is reminiscent of old lighthouses, with its red brick exterior and tower extending up above the trees into the blue sky above. This artwork, signed in the lower left-hand side by realism artist Teresa Bernard, is the perfect piece for anyone who loves lighthouses.

Beach Lighthouse is a hand-painted marine painting on a traditional stretched canvas, with the side-stapled edges left unpainted or raw. This painting should be framed before it is displayed. This is preferred by folks who love the polished or traditional appearance of a frame. Includes a personalized Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

The actual canvas art does not have the copyright watermark ©️ teresabernardart.com.

Artist Comments

One summer, my husband, Robert, and I loaded up the kids and headed off for an adventure on the Outer Banks to discover the lighthouses we’d heard so much about. We were living in Virginia at the time, while Robert was serving in the military and was only two hours away from the OBX (Outer Banks). Currituck Lighthouse was our first stop and the favorite of all the lighthouses we visited that fun-filled weekend. We were excited to discover that visitors can climb its 220 steps to the top and look at the spectacular view. We’ve been back to this lighthouse several times since that first trip, and we always enjoy seeing it again. This painting of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse depicts the fun time we had on that trip.

About the Lighthouse

Currituck Beach Lighthouse is located at Whale Head Bay in Corolla, NC on the northern end of the “Outer Banks.” Its distinct unpainted natural red brick appearance contrasts with fellow lighthouses along the North Carolina coast, which are painted in striking black and white. The lighthouse was constructed in 1875 and is still being used today to light the dark stretches of the southern Atlantic coastline. Annually the lighthouse welcomes an average of 185,000 visitors.

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For more information about the Outer Banks of North Carolina, visit their website.

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“Hi, can’t say enough about your work and enjoyed your seascapes. I live on the coast in Nova Scotia and paint with oils as well. Lighthouses are my favorite subject.” — Rex, Nova Scotia, Canada

“Love your work! I visited there 25+ years ago – so tranquil.” — @Eelliott001, Gab

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March 28, 2024March 28, 2024

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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Title: Camelthorn Trees of Africa
Size: 24" w x 24" h
Canvas Type: Gallery Wrap Stretched Canvas
Frame: Unframed; Ready to Hang
Signed: On the front 
COA: Signed Certificate of Authenticity
Series: Part of the Adventures in Africa Series

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. Hand-painted and signed in the lower left-hand corner by fine artist Teresa Bernard.

This unique desert painting is painted by hand on gallery-wrapped stretched canvas. It doesn’t require a frame before display because the composition stretches around the sides of the canvas giving it a modern look. Whichever you prefer, framed or not, Camelthorn Trees of Africa will make an excellent conservation starter in your home, place of business, or wherever it is displayed. Comes with a custom Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

©️ teresabernardart.com is a copyright watermark and is used exclusively online. It is not on the physical canvas artwork.

Read more about the Adventures in Africa Series.

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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“Fabulous! Love the storyline! I have a photo of a similar plot in S Africa from 2007- will search my digital camera… keep sharing! Important …” — @Eelliott001, Gab

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March 25, 2024March 25, 2024

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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Title: Lighthouse of Palo Duro Canyon
Size: 16" w x 12" h
Canvas Type: Gallery Wrap Stretched Canvas
Frame: Unframed; Ready to Hang
Signed: On the front 
COA: Signed Certificate of Authenticity 
Series: Part of the Life in Texas Series

A one-of-a-kind 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. Hand-painted and signed in the lower left-hand corner by Texas artist Teresa Bernard.

The art piece Lighthouse of Palo Duro Canyon can be displayed anywhere without a frame. The artist expertly extended the artwork onto the sides of the gallery wrap stretched canvas it is composed on. If your choice is to have it framed, it will look beautiful in your home or place of work! Comes with an official Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

Read more about the Life in Texas Series here.

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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Devils Tower

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