About-Art and Inspiration

Bernadette is a contemporary artist whose work celebrates color, joy, and the beauty of everyday life. Inspired by nature, design, and the layered textures of lived experience, her paintings blend bold color, organic shapes, and a touch of whimsy. Each piece is created with the hope of bringing warmth and light into the spaces where people live, work, and gather.

"Beauty is an outer reflection in the world of form of your innermost essence." -Eckhart Tolle

Shaped by a life that has stretched from ocean shores to the mountains of Colorado, Bernadette paints from a deep appreciation of nature, beauty, and resilience. Growing up with humble beginnings and navigating family challenges, she learned early on that color and creativity could be sources of freedom, expression, and joy. These experiences inform her commitment to creating art that uplifts and connects, never excludes.

Collectors are drawn to her work not only for its vibrant aesthetic but also for the emotional resonance it carries. Her paintings feel like invitations—welcoming viewers to slow down, breathe, and find delight in the simple yet powerful presence of beauty. Whether placed in a home or gallery, her art serves as a reminder that joy belongs everywhere.



 

 

Two floral paintings, a still life and an abstract on a beige wall above a wooden table with decorative items.

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Reviews

  • We have six of your prints in our kitchen! We love your passion and style! -Stacey Hopner

  • We have a few original pieces from Bernadette in our home. We originally went to her for a pop of life and color in our entryway, but also fell in love with one for our dining room. For our entry she helped custom frame a set of paintings and they are perfect. Our dining room art was one I saw on social media and was drawn to, and when I saw it in person I knew it was ours. It brought so much positive energy to the room. -Abbey Bargohls-Boeding

  • I'm a fan of Bernadette's work and am privileged to have one of her paintings hanging in our living room. She is such a talented artist and I always enjoy talking with her when we show up at the same art openings. -Gloria Campbell

  • Every Bernadette Youngquist painting showcases a unique, expansive relationship with paint, color, form, and her inner and outer world. Her work is as bold and vibrant as she is kind and humble, a fascinating
    complexity. -Marj Hahne