Prayer for World Peace, Acrylic on Canvas 24''x 36'' Adelle Bernadette’s paintings are organic, fluid visions that display a remarkable wealth of talent for rendering the natural world. There is a spiritual aspect to her art form, tapping into the life force of people, animals, and unique features found in nature. In fact, her work in its own right is a statement for appreciating and protecting the environment. The textures of wood, stone, flesh and water that she develops through adept brushwork are extraordinary and her paintings remain a portal to a visionary world. In addition to her landscapes, Bernadette creates soulful portraits of individuals, capturing their spirit through dramatic poses or carefully orchestrated surroundings. “There is a spark within us that unites us all,” she says. “We are like the threads of a beautiful tapestry which has been woven over eons of time." Working mainly with acrylics on canvas, Bernadette has had an unusual pathway into the arts.

Formerly a sculptor and woodworker esteemed by the Lakota First Nations for her original ceremonial healing sculptures, Bernadette navigated to painting after a family tragedy, using the medium to channel a path towards spiritual recovery. Recognized for their personal message and skillful craftsmanship, her paintings have been exhibited in Canada, the United States and Italy. She divides her time between Vancouver and the Gulf Islands of British Columbia.

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