Bert Beirne

I combine my love of painting and traditional techniques into distinctive still life oil paintings. I choose my subjects from a variety of materials and textures including Madeira lace, Persian rugs, metal, glass, porcelain and fruit. Working in my studio I plan, select and set up objects to produce contrasts of color, value, texture and to show the interplay of light on those objects. I am especially interested in creating movement of light across the painting. I begin the actual painting with multiple layers of oil on Belgium linen or gessoed panels; these layers result in luminous effect of mystery, shadow and depth.