‘Time’ is a piece which forms a diptych with ‘Lapses’. These works explore qualities of movement, gesture and tone through texture using the technique of accretion. They evoke the visceral senses to smell and touch. It is a component in a series of tondo where I explore circular forms from a perspective of considering how […]
‘Lapses’ is a piece which forms a diptych with ‘Time’. These works explore qualities of movement, gesture and tone through texture using the technique of accretion. They evoke the visceral senses to smell and touch. It is a component in a series of tondo where I explore circular forms from a perspective of considering how […]
Tobacco weed is very prevalent in the Franklin area. According to the council it’s a weed under observation. It’s a bad weed. If the gangs could find a use for it, it might start disappearing overnight. This is a transplanting I did with tobacco plants from the Ramarama Roundabout that should t be there to […]
Mounted Photography. A close-up study of a cat, with detailed attention to the textures of the fur, in contrast to the beauty and clarity of the eye.
Sunflowers bring sunshine and vigour in our lives. They represent love and energy as they turn towards sun each day. I love to paint such eternity iof vast fields of sunflowers or lovely one or two flowers in their perfect bloom
Acrylic on canvas. Mixed interpretation of view from the deck
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.
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