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Under The Shade Tree in Autumn

An oil painting that beckons you beneath the branches of an old shade tree in full autumn splendor.

9x12 oil painting of a tall shade tree with upward‑reaching branches and autumn leaves against soft blue sky
Under The Shade Tree in Autumn, a seasonal oil painting by Teresa Bernard © Copyright 2023 – Present

A towering shade tree ablaze with autumn color anchors the scene. Its upward-reaching branches are layered with light, movement, and the quiet hush of fall.

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Details & Highlights

Warm autumn light gathers beneath a canopy of deep reds and golds, creating a quiet place where the season seems to pause. “Under the Shade Tree in Autumn” leans into that stillness, inviting the viewer to linger in its calm, amber glow. Teresa Bernard’s many years in realism bring a steady, confident hand to intimate, upward‑looking scenes shaped by the subtleties of autumn light.

Title: Under The Shade Tree in Autumn
Theme: The Living Forest
Year Completed: 2023
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

At the heart of this painting stands a magnificent shade tree, its autumn crown rendered with warmth, movement, and seasonal elegance.

The painting depicts a majestic shade tree stretching vertically across the canvas, its upward-reaching branches crowned by rich autumn foliage. Crimson reds, glowing oranges, and warm umber browns layer the canopy in striking contrast against soft pockets of pale blue sky. The composition leads the eye from the grounded trunk to the vibrant crown above. It creates a graceful sense of movement and quiet stillness. Realistic textures suggest the gentle rustle of leaves and the solid beauty of the tree’s frame. Signed by American artist Teresa Bernard in the lower right corner, the painting invites contemplation and a moment of quiet beneath nature’s fiery crown.

“Under the Shade Tree in Autumn” is an original oil painting executed with care and precision on a high-quality, artist-grade canvas board measuring 9″ wide by 12″ high. The painting arrives unframed, allowing collectors to select a frame that best complements their personal style and living space. Included with the artwork is a Certificate of Authenticity hand-signed by Teresa and embossed with her personal seal — a mark of provenance that ensures the painting’s originality and collectible value.

As part of the celebrated The Living Forest theme, this piece captures the distinctive spirit that defines the collection. It’s a strong composition, with seasonal elegance, and an intimate connection to nature’s enduring beauty. Whether displayed solo or paired with companion pieces, “Under the Shade Tree in Autumn” offers a timeless focal point for art lovers and seasonal enthusiasts alike. This painting is a striking addition to any home or collection. It brings warmth, depth, and contemplative charm to your space.

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Artist Reflections

Autumn has always felt like a gentle reward after our long, hot Texas summers. There’s something so comforting in the cooler air and the way the landscape shifts into rich color — scarlet reds, fiery oranges, and golden yellows that seem to glow from within. Just behind our home, a small forest of hardwood trees fills the meadow, and every fall they put on their show. Watching those trees transform never gets old; it’s a quiet ritual I look forward to year after year. This painting is a love letter to that season — to the way nature softens, deepens, and reminds us to pause and take it in.

—Teresa Bernard, oil painter

A Favorite Poem

A classic poem that echoes the quiet strength and emotional tone of this piece:

A Tree Design
by Arna Bontemps 1902 – 1973

A tree is more than a shadow
Blurred against the sky,
More than ink spilled on the fringe
Of white clouds floating by.
>A tree is more than an April design
Or a blighted winter bough
Where love and music used to be.
>A tree is something in me,
Very still and lonely now.

This poem is in the public domain.

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Under The Shade Tree

A tranquil escape beneath a towering shade tree, this original oil painting invites you to look skyward into nature’s calming canopy.

12x9 oil painting of a tall shade tree with an upward view of its trunk, branches, and sunlit green leaves against glimpses of blue sky
Under The Shade Tree is an oil painting by Teresa Bernard © Copyright 2023 – Present

Delicate leaves rustle in suspended calm while strong limbs anchor the composition, evoking the peaceful surrender of a summer afternoon beneath a shade tree.

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Details & Highlights

Let your gaze drift upward into a tapestry of green and blue, where the sturdy trunk of a shade tree steadies the airy movement of summer leaves and soft glimpses of sky. “Under the Shade Tree” adds a gentle lift to the view, offering a quiet sense of calm. Teresa Bernard’s many years in realism bring a steady confidence to intimate, upward‑looking scenes.

Title: Under the Shade Tree
Theme: The Living Forest
Year Completed: 2023
Dimensions: 12″ w x 9″ 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

The trunk of a majestic shade tree rises strong, leaves dance lightly, and between them, blue sky appears—an invitation to pause and look up.

A towering shade tree dominates the canvas, its broad trunk stretching upward in warm tones of brown and muted gray that evoke quiet strength and natural age. From the trunk’s core, branches extend gracefully toward the upper edges, supporting a canopy of sunlit green leaves rendered in varying shapes and layers. Between them, delicate fragments of blue sky peek through, offering contrast and breath against the dense foliage. The perspective is upward-looking, placing the viewer at the foot of the tree, drawn into a hush of movement and light, where a gentle call to linger beneath summer’s canopy quietly unfolds. The painting is signed in the lower-right corner by the artist Teresa Bernard, affirming its authenticity.

“Under the Shade Tree” is an original oil painting on a professional-grade canvas panel—durable, archival, and crafted for longevity. Rich, high-quality oil pigments have been used to ensure lasting vibrancy and surface integrity. Measuring 9 inches wide by 12 inches tall, it’s a versatile choice for compact wall displays or curated gallery arrangements. Delivered unframed, the piece allows for custom presentation to suit your personal space and style. Comes with a hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity embossed with the artist’s personal seal.

Part of The Living Forest theme, the piece captures the distinctive spirit that defines the collection. Whether you’re drawn to its restful composition or the nostalgic charm of a shade tree on a warm day, this painting brings a gentle moment of calm into your surroundings. It’s an ideal addition for collectors of nature-inspired art, tree lovers, or anyone seeking a tranquil visual escape.

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Artist Reflections

It’s been a long, hot summer here in Texas, with temperatures often soaring past 100 degrees. Staying indoors with the air conditioner humming was the easiest way to escape the heat. However, sometimes I just had to get outside for a while—if only for a breath of fresh air and a moment of quiet. Usually, I could be found in the shade of the large tree next to our house.

There, in its cool shelter, I’d look up through the layers of green and watch the branches stretch skyward like open arms. Light would flicker through the canopy, and patches of blue peeked through the leaves like hidden windows to the sky and the Lord above. That upward view always struck me—peaceful, gentle, and grounding. It became the inspiration behind this painting.

—Teresa Bernard, oil painter

A Favorite Poem

A beloved classic poem that echoes the spirit of this painting:

Trees
by Joyce Kilmer 1886 – 1918

I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.

A tree whose hungry mouth is prest
Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast;

A tree that looks at God all day,
And lifts her leafy arms to pray;

A tree that may in summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair;

Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
Who intimately lives with rain.

Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree. 

This poem is in the public domain.

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Trees at Dusk

As dusk descends and the trees fall into gentle shadow, this serene painting captures a fleeting harmony, creating a moment worth remembering.

12x9 oil painting of silhouetted trees against a glowing sky of burnt orange and golden yellow
Trees at Dusk, a landscape painting by Teresa Bernard © Copyright 2022 – Present

A row of trees stands in quiet silhouette beneath a sky aglow with orange and golden hues. This painting offers a tranquil glimpse into nature’s farewell at day’s end.

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Details & Highlights

As dusk settles over the landscape, the last light gathers behind darkened branches, softening the world into quiet silhouettes. “Trees at Dusk” leans into that gentle transition, offering a moment where warmth fades into calm. Teresa Bernard’s many years in realism bring a steady, observant hand to scenes shaped by the deepening light of evening.

Title: Trees at Dusk
Theme: The Living Forest
Year Completed: 2022
Dimensions: 12″ w x 9″ 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

With gentle contrast and glowing color, this painting reveals the calm between day and night. Its simplicity carries quiet strength.

A quiet row of trees stands in firm silhouette, their slender trunks and branches painted in deep, shadowy tones across the canvas. Behind them, the sky glows with a radiant wash of color—bold strokes of burnt orange and golden yellow blend seamlessly, becoming more luminous where it meets the horizon. The composition is clean and purposeful, with minimal distractions and a strong horizontal flow that draws the eye naturally from one edge to the other. The painting is signed in the lower left corner by artist Teresa Bernard.

Specifications

“Trees at Dusk” is created on a professional-grade canvas board measuring 12 x 9 inches. Its flat, rigid surface offers clean edges that frame easily, making it ideal for traditional and custom framing styles. Delivered unframed, the piece gives collectors the flexibility to tailor its presentation to suit their personal taste and décor. A Certificate of Authenticity accompanies the artwork, hand-signed by Teresa and embossed with her personal seal. The COA ensures its originality and protecting its provenance for years to come.

Part of The Living Forest theme, “Trees at Dusk” embodies the visual clarity and quiet strength that defines the collection. The series explores the symbolic and structural presence of trees in nature—each piece rooted in balance, contrast, and timeless compositional elegance. With its luminous sky and stark silhouettes, this work speaks to the serenity found in minimalist landscapes. Ideal for collectors who value restraint and emotional depth, the painting makes a bold yet peaceful statement wherever it’s displayed. It reflects a refined approach to oil painting: deliberate, resonant, and enduring.

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Artist Reflections

‘Trees at Dusk’ is a painting steeped in the quiet drama of fading light. Using a rich palette of orange, yellow, and deep brown oils, I captured that fleeting moment when the sun slips behind the horizon and the trees dissolve into silhouette. The inspiration came from a familiar scene just outside my front door.  And that was a line of woods across the street, always calm, always there. As the light changes, so does the mood, and I wanted this piece to reflect that sense of quiet transformation — the ordinary turning quietly extraordinary.

—Teresa Bernard, oil painter

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Song of the Trees

The pine forest hums in muted blues and greens—this painting listens to the secret song of trees.

24x36 oil painting of a dense forest of tall pine trees rising through soft fog with dark green needles against pale blue sky
Song of the Trees, a realism painting by Teresa Bernard © Copyright 2023 – Present

A dense forest of pine trees anchors the composition, while soft fog and a fading blue sky lend the scene its dreamlike atmosphere.

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Details & Highlights

A hush settles over the forest as soft mist drifts between the pines, giving the scene a quiet, reverent stillness. “Song of the Trees” leans into that mood, inviting the viewer into a moment where time seems to slow. Teresa Bernard’s many years in realism bring a practiced sensitivity to nature’s quieter spaces, especially the calm found in early morning woods.

Title: Song of the Trees
Theme: The Living Forest
Year Completed: 2023
Dimensions: 24″ w x 36″ 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

Muted greens and misty blues sweep across the canvas, revealing a boundless forest of pines that seem to breathe in stillness.

A dense forest of pine trees fills the canvas from edge to edge in this painting. Vertical trunks vary in subtle tone and thickness, with dark green needles clustered in natural rhythm across the upper portions. Wisps of fog drift between the trees, partially obscuring their bases and creating atmospheric layers that dissolve softly into the distance. Toward the top of the painting, the fog thins and reveals a serene sky washed in pale blue. Restrained yet purposeful brushwork defines the scene—fine strokes sculpt each tree with gentle texture, while softer blends create the illusion of depth and quiet motion. The artwork is signed by the artist Teresa Bernard in the lower left corner.

Specifications

“Song of the Trees” is an original oil painting created on a gallery-wrapped canvas measuring 24 inches wide by 36 inches tall. The canvas edges are painted in continuation of the scene. This allows for a modern unframed presentation, though it can easily be custom framed to suit any interior. The artwork arrives unframed, offering flexibility to tailor its style to your space. A Certificate of Authenticity, hand-signed by Teresa and embossed with her personal seal, is included—ensuring both originality and provenance.

Part of the celebrated The Living Forest theme, this painting embodies the peaceful grandeur that defines the collection. “Song of the Trees” makes a striking centerpiece in any home, office, or gallery setting. It’s not just a painting—it’s an experience, a visual escape into nature’s embrace. Collectors drawn to depth, atmosphere, and timeless beauty will find this work an unforgettable addition to their collection.

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Artist Reflections

I love trees! They enrich our world in so many ways—offering shade, cleaner air, and a quiet sense of renewal. But what draws me to them most is their calming presence and natural beauty. Whether standing alone or gathered in a forest, trees seem to carry a rhythm all their own. I often think of them as nature’s silent musicians, swaying gently to a song we can feel more than hear. Capturing that stillness and harmony on canvas is something I truly enjoy.

—Teresa Bernard, oil painter

A Favorite Poem

This poem echoes the spirit of Song of the Trees—a quiet tribute to nature’s enduring presence.

Song of the Trees
by Mary Colborne-Veel

We are the Trees.
Our dark and leafy glade
Bands the bright earth with softer mysteries.
Beneath us changed and tamed the seasons run:
In burning zones, we build against the sun
Long centuries of shade.

We are the Trees,
Who grow for man’s desire,
Heat in our faithful hearts, and fruits that please.
Dwelling beneath our tents, he lightly gains
The few sufficiencies his life attains—
Shelter, and food, and fire.

We are the Trees
That by great waters stand,
By rills that murmur to our murmuring bees.
And where, in tracts all desolate and waste,
The palm-foot stays, man follows on, to taste
Springs in the desert sand.

We are the Trees
Who travel where he goes
Over the vast, inhuman, wandering seas.
His tutors we, in that adventure brave—
He launched with us upon the untried wave,
And now its mastery knows.

We are the Trees
Who bear him company
In life and death. His happy sylvan ease
He wins through us; through us, his cities spread
That like a forest guard his unfenced head
’Gainst storm and bitter sky.

We are the Trees.
On us the dying rest
Their strange, sad eyes, in farewell messages.
And we, his comrades still, since earth began,
Wave mournful boughs above the grave of man,
And coffin his cold breast.

This poem is in the public domain.

Comments from Art Lovers

“I really do like it. What catches my eye is the brightness of the color you used sparingly to accent the leaves which draws the eyes around the entire painting. Not sure if that makes sense, but what I’m describing is a good thing. Well-done. :)” — @Who_Killed_SethRich, Gab

“Lovely. Just came back from rural Central Pennsylvania and this reminds me of the beauty we experienced there. ” — @Tglock34, TRUTH Social

“Beautiful work! Great atmosphere in this piece.” — @Inthehollow, Gab

“I don’t know how you make those trees so life-like, I can almost feel the breeze and smell them. Great work.” — @GrammaLiza, TRUTH Social

“This really catches my eye…excellent work.” — @Choctaw1, Gab

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Camelthorn Trees of Africa

This evocative painting captures the stark elegance of African camelthorn trees emerging from a surreal landscape of color and contrast.

24x24 oil painting of camelthorn trees silhouetted against an orange dune with deep blue shadowed sand
The Camelthorn Trees of Africa is an international park painting by Teresa Bernard © Copyright 2011 – Present

Stillness settles over the terrain as camelthorn trees rise in quiet defiance against a canvas of vivid sand and stark light.

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Bold color meets stark simplicity in this desert scene, where camelthorn trees rise in still, dark forms against the sun‑washed sands of Africa. Their quiet dignity creates a mood that feels both distant and familiar, a place where memory and imagination settle into silence. Teresa Bernard’s many years in realism give her a steady command of tonal contrast and pared‑back composition, shaping atmosphere with quiet precision.

Title: Camelthorn Trees of Africa
Series: Adventures in Africa
Year Completed: 2011
Dimensions: 24″ w x 24″ h x .75″ 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

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

A mesmerizing desert landscape unfolds across the canvas. At center stage, a cluster of camelthorn trees stands lifeless — their dark, skeletal forms silhouetted against a towering dune aglow with bright orange light from the rising sun. Leafless branches claw upward in haunting stillness, preserved by the region’s hyper-arid climate. The desert floor beneath them is drenched in deep blue shadow, cast by a neighboring dune just beyond the viewer’s sightline. The visual contrast is striking; bold oranges, midnight blues, and inky blacks create a composition that appears surreal, yet remains grounded in realism. Artist Teresa Bernard’s signature appears in the lower left-hand corner of the canvas.

“Camelthorn Trees of Africa” is hand-painted on 24×24-inch gallery-wrapped canvas. The image continues around the edges for a polished, modern look, allowing for display with or without a frame. It arrives unframed — perfect for tailoring to your personal style. This one-of-a-kind original includes a hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity embossed with Teresa’s personal seal.

As part of the celebrated Adventures in Africa Series, the artwork captures the distinctive spirit that defines the collection. It makes a bold visual statement through its vivid palette and elemental structure. Whether displayed in a home, office, or gallery setting, the painting invites reflection, conversation, and admiration.

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Artist Reflections

At first glance, this painting might look a bit surreal — which is unusual for me. I’m a realist painter, and I like to depict things as they truly are. But sometimes nature presents something so visually bizarre it almost feels imagined. That’s what drew me to the camelthorn trees of Namibia. These long-dead trees are preserved by the extreme aridity of the desert, and when silhouetted against a glowing dune at sunrise, they look like something out of a dream. Yet every detail is real — that’s the magic.

I was especially drawn to the bold contrasts: orange light pouring across the dune, the shadowed blue floor, and the dark, twisted tree shapes caught between. Painting it was a joy — a reminder of how truth in nature can feel surreal, and how realism sometimes reveals the unexpected.

—Teresa Bernard, oil painter

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

Comments from Art Lovers

“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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Hilltops

Inspired by the hush of nature, this painting of sunlit hilltops brings the warmth of summer and the elegance of minimalism into your space.

9x12 oil painting of three tree‑topped hilltops beneath a wide blue sky
Hilltops, a landscape painting by Teresa Bernard © Copyright 2023 – Present

This tranquil composition with three hilltops, five trees, and a sky full of calm is a study in minimalist beauty and quiet light.

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Details & Highlights

Step into a moment of stillness with this serene landscape that captures the quiet ease of a summer day. “Hilltops” invites you to pause and breathe, offering a gentle rise of land and sky that settles the mind and softens the senses. Teresa Bernard draws on her decades of realism work to shape this tranquil landscape, bringing a practiced sensitivity to its quiet light and open space.

Title: Hilltops
Theme: The Living Forest
Year Completed: 2023
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

A serene landscape painting capturing the tranquility of nature. This artwork’s composition is simple and understated.

“Hilltops” is an original oil painting that captures the quiet poetry of a summer day. Three gently rising hilltops stretch across the canvas, each crowned with a stately tree standing in calm solitude beneath a wide, open sky. Above, soft white clouds drift across a clear expanse of blue, while the landscape below is bathed in fresh greens and warm light. The composition is simple and serene — a visual pause that invites the viewer to linger in the stillness of nature.

This one-of-a-kind artwork measures 9×12 inches and features oil paint on a premium canvas board, ensuring lasting beauty and durability. Teresa Bernard hand-signs the painting in the lower left-hand corner, adding a personal touch of authenticity. The painting arrives unframed, giving you the freedom to choose a frame that best suits your space and style. A custom Certificate of Authenticity, hand-signed and embossed with the artist’s personal seal, is included with your purchase — a final detail that affirms the originality and care behind this tranquil work of art.

Whether displayed in a cozy nook or a bright, open room, this painting brings a sense of clarity and calm. Its minimalist charm and timeless palette make it a natural conversation piece. It offers a peaceful presence that complements a wide range of interiors.

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Artist Reflections

Sometimes, the quietest compositions speak the loudest. Hilltops is one of those paintings where less truly becomes more. I was drawn to the idea of creating a landscape that felt open and unburdened — a place where the eye can rest and the mind can wander. There’s something deeply calming about a scene that isn’t crowded with detail, where the land rolls gently and the sky stretches wide.

I enjoy painting these minimalist pieces from time to time because they offer a different kind of storytelling. They don’t tell you everything — instead, they invite you to imagine what lies just beyond the next ridge. Is it a grove of trees? A quiet herd of cattle? Maybe a deer slipping through the brush or a flock of sheep grazing in the distance? That mystery is part of the charm.

My hope is that this painting gives viewers a moment of stillness — and maybe even a little spark of wonder.

—Teresa Bernard, oil painter

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