Contemporary, Fauvist, Colourfield. Not afraid to explore new styles, from realist towards abstract geometric. Strong vibrant fields of colour, beautifully balanced wonderful landscapes.
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Bernadette ('Berna', as she autographs her works) Van Baarsen was born and raised in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. After finishing her high-school, she followed training to be a nurse and architect, whilst at the same time being a lead singer in two Dutch punk bands and making sculptures in plexiglass. Later in life she decided to pursue an academic career and obtained a PhD in psychology and medical ethics. She worked as associate professor at the Free University of Amsterdam and was member of several high-level medical-ethical committees. In 2015, she settled in France. Being essentially autodidact, she took up painting, in particular after being inspired by the Provençal landscape and friendships with fellow artists. In recent years she has shown her work at successful exhibitions in Provence and elsewhere.
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Painting . 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting . 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
£978
Fine Art Drawings . 42 x 59 x 5 cm Fine Art Drawings . 16.5 x 23.2 x 2 inch
£765
Painting . 70 x 120 x 2.2 cm Painting . 27.6 x 47.2 x 0.9 inch
£1,670
Painting . 100 x 100 x 3.6 cm Painting . 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.4 inch
£2,174
Painting . 38 x 46 x 2.2 cm Painting . 15 x 18.1 x 0.9 inch
£1,261
Painting . 60 x 60 x 1.6 cm Painting . 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.6 inch
£1,261
Painting . 50 x 80 x 2.2 cm Painting . 19.7 x 31.5 x 0.9 inch
£1,652
Painting . 24 x 24 x 0.2 cm Painting . 9.4 x 9.4 x 0.1 inch
£761
Painting . 60 x 90 x 2.2 cm Painting . 23.6 x 35.4 x 0.9 inch
£1,000
Painting . 40 x 40 x 1.5 cm Painting . 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.6 inch
£826
Painting . 60 x 60 x 1.5 cm Painting . 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.6 inch
£913
Fine Art Drawings . 20 x 25 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings . 7.9 x 9.8 x 0.1 inch
£500
Painting . 40 x 120 x 4 cm Painting . 15.7 x 47.2 x 1.6 inch
£2,261
Painting . 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting . 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
£818
Painting . 46 x 55 x 4 cm Painting . 18.1 x 21.7 x 1.6 inch
£1,252
Painting . 60 x 60 x 2 cm Painting . 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
£1,631
Painting . 50 x 70 x 2.4 cm Painting . 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.9 inch
£1,739
Painting . 50 x 60 x 4 cm Painting . 19.7 x 23.6 x 1.6 inch
£1,413
Painting . 40 x 40 x 1.6 cm Painting . 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.6 inch
£631
Painting . 20 x 50 x 3.5 cm Painting . 7.9 x 19.7 x 1.4 inch
£609
Painting . 20 x 20 x 4 cm Painting . 7.9 x 7.9 x 1.6 inch
£544
Painting . 20 x 20 x 4 cm Painting . 7.9 x 7.9 x 1.6 inch
£544
Painting . 20 x 20 x 4 cm Painting . 7.9 x 7.9 x 1.6 inch
£544
Painting . 20 x 20 x 4 cm Painting . 7.9 x 7.9 x 1.6 inch
£544
Fine Art Drawings . 15 x 19.5 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings . 5.9 x 7.7 x 0.1 inch
£209
Painting . 30 x 30 x 2.2 cm Painting . 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.9 inch
£631
Painting . 20 x 20 x 4 cm Painting . 7.9 x 7.9 x 1.6 inch
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Painting . 40 x 120 x 4 cm Painting . 15.7 x 47.2 x 1.6 inch
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