Art and creativity is a way of life for me and helping others to find their artistic voice and develop daily creative practices is a life-long passion.
I have taught art and exhibited my painting, printmaking and photography since 1987.
“Once your eyes are opened to the extreme wonder and beauty in ordinary moments, your entire life will be extraordinary.”
Concept and meaning are all-important elements in contemporary art and photography. True art makes a statement about something, it changes the atmosphere of the space it occupies. Artists are passionate people, we care deeply about human rights, the environment and animals rights, we need to express our voice through visual means. With so much trouble on this beautiful earth, contemporary art leans toward confrontation, edgy and gritty. It aims to shock the viewer out of complacency into action.
I’ve chosen a different path.
It’s ironic that the choice of peace and beauty is filled with opposition, it isn’t a popular way in contemporary art. If people saw the world through my lens, they would be so overwhelmed by its beauty that they’d delight in caring for it and its people and animals. So I’ve made it my life’s mission to challenge the status quo of contemporary art and be an ambassador for peace, making artworks which create a sanctuary in the spaces they hang.
What students are saying:
“You are the best art teacher and friend ever! I’m so glad that I know you! Love you so much!”
— Love Sandra
“Thank you so much Bernie! I have loved your art lessons so much and will miss them and you. I aspire to be like you one day.”
— Love Toby
“You are truly amazing to listen to each week talking about art - so inspiring!”
— Lots of love, Katie
“You are such an amazing artist. Thank you so much for teaching me some of those skills. I’ve learnt so much.”
— Melissa
A selection of previous clients…
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