Sailing the High Seas captures a moment of pure childhood imagination—where a simple setting becomes an ocean, and a child becomes the fearless captain of adventure. This soft pastel work is part of Bernadette’s ongoing exploration of how children interact with their world: with wonder, boldness, and unselfconscious play. It invites the viewer to remember […]
Imagine captures a quiet moment of childhood wonder, as a young girl forms a rabbit shadow with her hands in the afternoon sun. Caught between play and contemplation, she’s absorbed in the simple magic of bringing something to life with just light and imagination. This soft pastel piece reflects Bernadette’s ongoing interest in the fleeting […]
Sunrise Through Our Trees - 2025
‘Sunrise Through Our Trees’ was inspired by a photo my partner took of the sunrise. I started the painting outside looking at this view and have completed it in my studio.
This is the view from West Road in Clevedon, at sunrise. Painted in my studio from a photo I took early one morning. Over a couple of years I have painted this view a few times, it’s a huge expansive view of the Clevedon area, I am very inspired by the light you see here […]
'Storm At The Swimming Spot' - 2025
The painting ‘Storm at the Swimming Spot’ was started outside at the location during a storm, it was completed in my studio using photos of the day. Here I have tried to capture the energy and chaos of the time.
I wanted to emphasise the moment of beauty by painting a frame on top of the florals.
