2018
Maria Bertrán, a painter born in Venezuela who immigrated to the United States in the late 1960s, splits her time between her home in Laguna Beach, California, and her studio in Provence, France. She is a consummate observer — Bertrán finds interesting scenes in street markets, harbors, building facades in populous European villages and elsewhere — and her gestural brushstrokes and daring use of vibrant color bring life to her Impressionistic works as she endeavors to communicate her deep appreciation for her radiant surroundings in her work.
Bertrán infuses her landscape paintings with her heartfelt response to the beauty of the natural world and to her medium. “For me painting is my happy place, and it is technical but also emotional,” she has said. “It is color and joy, and I hope to share these feelings with as many people as possible through my art.”
Bertrán received her BFA from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, continuing her figurative drawing studies in Paris. In 1980, she settled in Laguna Beach. Pacific Edge Gallery, where a permanent exhibition of her work can be found, has represented the artist since 1987.
Bertrán has a deep love of working with natural light, and she is constantly seeking to capture its essence in her paintings. The artist has traveled extensively and has painted scenes from Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the South Pacific and the United States.
Bertrán has had numerous solo exhibitions in locales such as Aspen, Key West, Provence, Stockbridge and New York City. Her work is held in the collection of the Laguna Art Museum in California.
Find original Maria Bertrán landscape paintings, still-life paintings and abstract paintings on 1stDibs.
"Sunflowers"
By Evgeny Chernyakovsky
Located in Edinburgh, GB
This painting of sunflowers conveys the vibrant energy and warmth of sunlight. Large flowers occupy the center of the composition, their bright yellow petals contrasting with deep br...
Canvas, Oil
$390
H 18.9 in W 14.18 in D 0.04 in
"Sunflowers of Provence" Abstract Impressionist Floral Oil Painting on Paper
By Natalya Mougenot
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
French artist Natalya Mougenot’s 2023 abstract floral painting, The Sunflowers of Provence, masterfully combines contemporary impressionism with a fresh, innovative perspective. Insp...
Oil, Paper
$1,680
H 20 in W 24 in D 0.1 in
Sunflower Farmers Market Bouquet in the Studio, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
By Carol Steinberg
Located in Yardley, PA
Studio still life with flowers :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: No :: Signed: Yes ...
Oil
"Sunflowers II", Oil Painting
By Yana Beylinson
Located in Denver, CO
Yana Beylinson's (US based) "Sunflowers II" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts impressionistic flowers of red and yellow melding together with green leaves. Artist ...
Oil, Canvas
Sunflowers. Oil painting
By Yana Ros
Located in Zofingen, AG
Sunflower is a symbol of the sun, warmth, light, it is always a reminder of summer and childhood.
Canvas, Oil
Sunflowers Aplenty
By Ingrid Dohm
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary: The original painting is an acrylic on stretched canvas floral still life painting. Keywords: flowers, summer, floral, sunflowers, representational, still life, c...
Canvas, Acrylic
September Sunflowers
By Carole Garland
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"September Sunflowers" - A sign that autumn is in the air - the appearance of blooming sunflowers in the garden. The open-faced flowers bring joy, the happy fluttering yellow petals ...
Oil, Wood Panel
$532
H 23.39 in W 16.54 in D 0.04 in
Contemporary impressionist floral acrylic painting paper "Among the sunflowers"
By Mougenot Natalya
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Among the Sunflowers" is a striking contemporary floral painting by French artist Natalya Mougenot, whose work is deeply inspired by the expressive legacy of Van Gogh. Like the Dutc...
Paper, Acrylic
$945
H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
"Sunflower joy" Contemporary abstract impressionist still life floral painting
By Mougenot Natalya
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Sunflower Joy" by Natalya Mougenot is a vibrant contemporary floral painting that captures the beauty of sunflowers through expressive brushwork, luminous color, and a refined luxur...
Paper, Acrylic
$413
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 0.6 in
Expressive impressionist floral acrylic painting on canvas "Sunny sunflowers"
By Mougenot Natalya
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This vibrant, contemporary floral painting titled "Sunny Sunflowers" by French artist Natalya Mougenot (born in Kazakhstan in 1981, and living in France for the past 20 years) is dee...
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
"Sunflowers In Provencal Vase" Contemporary Impressionist Still Life Oil
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Sunflowers In Provencal Vase" is an beautiful oil painted from life in her studio in Provence by Maria Bertran. This Contemporary Impressionist painting captures the brilliant gold...
Oil
"Sunflowers and Red Cosmos" Contemporary Impressionist Still Life Oil
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Sunflowers and Red Cosmos" is an beautiful large oil painted from life in her studio in Provence by Maria Bertran. This Contemporary Impressionist painting captures the brilliant g...
Oil
"Sunflowers and Button Poms" Colorful Modern Impressionist Floral
By Pil Ho Lee
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Sunflowers and Button Poms" is rich with color and texture, and is an excellent example of Pil Ho Lee's modern approach to Impressionism. Included is a custom black wood frame cho...
Oil
"The Colors of Spring" Contemporary Impressionist Floral Serigraph
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"The Colors of Spring" is an beautiful 94 color hand pulled serigraph created from the oil painted from life in the artists Laguna Beach studio by Maria Bertran. This Contemporary Im...
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"The Colors of Spring" Contemporary Impressionist Floral Serigraph
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"The Colors of Spring" is an beautiful 94 color hand pulled serigraph created from the oil painted from life in the artists Laguna Beach studio by Maria Bertran. This Contemporary Im...
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"The Colors of Spring" Contemporary Impressionist Floral Serigraph
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"The Colors of Spring" is an beautiful 94 color hand pulled serigraph created from the oil painted from life in the artists Laguna Beach studio by Maria Bertran. This Contemporary Im...
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