Bernadette Robertson

“I begin by noticing beauty in the form, light, and depth of objects, scenes, people or the environment. My painting is an effort to communicate what I feel, bringing the viewer with me to a place where we share the same moment--either of appreciation or awareness."

Bernadette is a self-taught painter, intrigued by exploring the properties of color, light, and texture in her works. A published writer, Bernadette strives to communicate feelings and emotions through the written word and her oil paintings. 

Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, much of Bernadette’s work explores her relationship to the ocean, nature, and aspects of the African-American and Creole culture she comes from. Now residing in Northern California, she draws inspiration from many things, including her garden, music, community, passion for social justice, and the intricacies with which she sees the things around us. 

“Personal spiritual expansion, enabled by paint and brush strokes, is the ultimate goal. I am expanded beyond myself, and my desire is for viewers to experience new openness and connection too.” 

Bernadette's art is in collections across California, the United States, and internationally.