Let your imagination soar with this uplifting painting, where hot air balloons dance across the sky in a playful display of color and motion.
Adventure takes flight in this vibrant painting, where colorful balloons rise into a dreamy sky — a joyful tribute to the thrill of hot air travel.
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Details & Highlights
Take to the skies with this joyful oil painting. It captures the whimsy of hot air balloons drifting through a tranquil blue sky. Up, Up, and Away! is more than a colorful escape — it’s a celebration of freedom, imagination, and the thrill of rising above the everyday. With its vibrant palette and uplifting mood, this piece speaks to adventurers, dreamers, and anyone who longs to bring a sense of wonder into their space.
Title: Up, Up, and Away! Series: Part of the Modes of Transportation Series Year Completed: 2021 Dimensions: 30″ w x 24″ h x 1.5" d Medium: Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas Style: Realism / Representational Art Framing: Unframed, so you can personalize it your way Signed: Yes, on the front Originality: Original — one-of-a-kind Certificate of Authenticity: Customized, hand-signed and stamped with the artist’s personal embossed seal
Painting Description
As the scene unfolds beneath a wide blue sky, hot air balloons drift upward in quiet harmony. Their colors pop against soft clouds, inviting peaceful motion and playful escape.
A group of hot air balloons rises into a vast blue sky. Their vibrant envelopes are painted in cheerful hues of red, yellow, orange, and blue. Each balloon features a unique pattern. Some display bold stripes, while others show playful geometric shapes. These designs create a lively contrast against soft, wispy clouds hovering in the distance. The balloons drift upward in a gentle diagonal across the canvas, suggesting motion and freedom. Sunlight filters through the sky, casting subtle highlights and shadows that add depth and realism to the scene. The artist’s signature, Teresa Bernard, appears in the lower right corner of the painting, anchoring the composition with a personal touch.
Hand-painted in oil on gallery-wrapped canvas, this original artwork measures 30 inches wide by 24 inches high with a 1.5-inch depth. The image extends around the edges of the canvas, giving it a clean, modern look that doesn’t require framing for display. It arrives unframed—perfect for tailoring to your personal style and space. A personalized Certificate of Authenticity is included, hand-signed and stamped with the artist’s embossed seal.
For those who value originality, craftsmanship, and the joy of exploration, this one-of-a-kind painting offers a timeless escape into the sky. Part of the celebrated Modes of Transportation Series, the piece captures the distinctive spirit that defines the collection. Whether displayed in a living room, office, or travel-themed space, Up, Up, and Away! is sure to spark conversation and admiration. Its vibrant palette and uplifting mood make it a standout addition to any art collection.
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Reflections from the Artist
Hot air balloons have always fascinated me. There’s something magical about watching those majestic vessels rise into the sky, drifting effortlessly above the earth. As they ascend, the landscape below transforms into a patchwork of colors and contours — a quiet reminder of how beautiful the world can be when seen from a new perspective.
One summer, my family and I attended the ‘Great Texas Balloon Race’ in Longview, Texas. It’s the longest-running hot air balloon event in the state, drawing professional pilots from around the world to compete in a vibrant three-day festival. According to the event’s website, it all began in 1978 as a creative way to promote the opening of Longview’s new mall. What started as a simple advertising idea has since “ballooned” into a beloved annual tradition.
Being there in person was unforgettable. I stood close as the balloons inflated, their colors coming to life against the morning sky. Then, one by one, they lifted off — graceful, bold, and full of wonder. That moment stayed with me, and it became the inspiration for Up, Up, and Away! This painting is my tribute to the joy, freedom, and quiet thrill of watching those gentle giants take flight.
—Teresa Bernard, oil painter
Learn more about this event at: The Great Texas Balloon Race
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“Very fun subject. While looking at this painting, I was thinking of the awe that little children of 4 or 5 years must experience. Since little children enjoy the handheld colorful balloons a lot, I would like to see their expressions with a sky full of these very colorful giants.” — @JosephChristian33, Gab
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