Artistic Release

 July 20, 2007…

This painting proves that “art is therapy” for me. I woke up dreading the day… nine years ago this day my sister Kristi was killed in a car accident. Anyone who has gone through a similar situation knows the process… you live out that day remembering every detail minute by minute replaying the awful turn of events in your minds-eye like a bad movie that you can’t turn off. The day started in that fashion and I found myself running a gamut of emotions… so I decided to take my paints to work and get lost in painting. This painting of Kristi is the result. I found that as I painted my mind and mood transformed. It was as if I was spending time visiting her instead of replaying the events that happened… art is therapy… thank God…

 Kristi… 8×6″ Oil on canvas, alla prima, July 20, 2007.

As I type this Al has a bid on this painting which will be my 100th painting sold on eBay since I started my art adventure in January. First I’d like to thank artist and friend, Mike Rooney, for his workshop, encouragement, and especially his challenge to paint 100 paintings. Most of all… I’d like to thank you… my patrons for your support and interest in my work. So many of you have become friends and loyal repeat patrons… words cannot express my sincere appreciation for you.  I am honored that each of you owns a small piece of my work as well as my heart!

Thanks again… Bernie

Click here to see those 100 paintings…

Click here to see my artwork currently up for auction at eBay…

I would love to hear your comments… Have a blessed day…

Bernie

Tami, the kids, and I had a blast on our recent ten day vacation in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. We hiked, fished, bouldered, pic-nic’d, played in the Rock River, and I managed to paint on several occasions. Here are some works from the recent adventure…

Click here to see more paintings with stories from our trip to the mountains.

Click here to see the large mouth bass Olivia caught in a nearby lake while I was painting… she caught it with her trusty “Barbie” fishing pole!

Take care…

Bernie