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Coming Home

With all the troops finally coming home this painting captures the moment of the exhilaration of being back with loved ones. The original measures 24″ x 34″ and is available for purchase for $3,500.00. Signed Giclee prints measuring 12″x 17″ are available for $150.00. If interested go the product page and click on the landscapes button to order.

In God's Hands

After reading about the injury to Jack Jablonski a local student and hockey player from Benilde High School  I wanted to do something for the family  to show visually that people were praying for Jack and his recovery efforts and leave something with them so that when the hard work of rehab starts that they know that Jack is in good hands all  the time.  I wanted this painting to depict that feeling for the whole Jablonski family. I was so glad to see Jacks father looking at the painting  shown in the St. Paul Pioneer Press Newspaper with a smile on his face, it means a lot to me as an artist that my work can have a positive impact on people. Our prayers are with you Jablonski family.

Beverly

Finally a female portrait that was recently painted. I noticed that I have posted all male portraits and thought Its time to show a stately depiction of a woman. I think the grey background and the cigarette in her hand may not be politically correct but does add a touch of attitude to the overall visual.  This acrylic painting measured 24″x 27″ . Go to the products if interested and click on the portrait buttons on the right to see other examples of work I have done in this category.

This is a recent fun acrylic portrait of kids being kids. This will also be made into small 6×7 greeting cards for the family. If there is a particular type of portrait that is fun to do this is it. If you are looking for a fun unique portrait for your family please feel free to contact me at: steve@bergerfinearts.com.

I recently read that the previous governor of Minnesota hired an artist from Atlanta Goergia to do his portrait when he left office for the state of Minnesota. For the life of me with all the local talent here in Minnesota I really was disappointed that Mr. Pawlenty could not find a Minnesota artist to do this work.  I hope that  Mr. Dayton considers local artists to do his portrait  when its time for him to leave the Governors office. I don’t think that there isn’t a Minnesota artist that would not enjoy doing a portrait of the  governor. 

Here is a a couple of examples of the  portrait styles  I prefer to paint. I like to put the subjects in a nontraditional pose without any background distractions. It’s not that I do not to paint backgrounds in my portraits I will, but it must add to the subject matter not clutter it. The subject matter here is of Senator Al Franken of Minnesota. I tried to capture what it is like being a freshman senator. The smaller one is a study for a final painting where I was trying to visually show how time is key and very important to a politician.

I have done a number of famous local celebrities in the Twin Cities including Minnesota Viking players.  I really do enjoy producing art that will be in the family for years to come. If you have a family member you wish to capture on canvas feel free to contact me at steve@bergerfinearts.com. You can also check out some other portraits I have produced by clicking the products button on my homepage and look under the president portrait category on the right hand side of the page.

These are Recent Rogers High School Paintings that celebrate their 2011 section championship win. These Giclee prints measure 11″x11″ and retail for $37.00 each. Go to the products page and click on high school art button to order prints.

This 22″x28″ Giclee Print costs $50.00 and is produced on artist grade canvas and is customized to each player. When ordering make sure you fill out your contact information completely. Get your orders in before Saturday, December 16th to assure delivery before Christmas. Go to product page button and click then scroll down to bottom of the product page items to see the TG poster and to order.

If you are looking for a commissioned piece of art work here is an example of a recent work depicting a gentleman who loves this particular brand of rye whiskey. Both hail from a  small town in western Iowa called Templeton.

Having sampled the whiskey I do have to say it is very good and highly recommend it if you can find it. This was a fun painting to do. If you are looking for a custom piece let me know the details and I  will  produce and exceptional piece for you.

If you are looking to make a special occasion more special contact me at:steve@bergerfinearts.com. Commissioned portraits whether they are people, pets, or custom awards can be created from your photographs starting at $150.00.