Bert Beirne

I combine my love of painting and traditional techniques into distinctive still life paintings, the style of which is strongly influenced by 17th century Flemish artists. I choose my subjects from a variety of materials and textures, including Madiera lace, Persian rugs, glass, porcelain and fruit.

Working in my studio, I take a great deal of time to select, plan and set up objects to produce contrasts of color, texture and value to show the interplay of light on those objects. I am especially interested in recreating the movement of light across the painting. I begin the actual painting with multiple layers of oil on Belgium linen or panels; these layers result in a luminous effect of mystery shadow and depth.