I am a painter and photographer from the Philippines belonging to a family of artists, painters and musicians. I have exhibited both nationally and internationally (in the Philippines, Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates).  My expertise is in painting still life and abstract works which imbued life,  hope and happiness. Most of my works are made with oil paints on canvas, placing great importance on using high-quality materials in hopes of making my art ‘last forever’.  My motto in life is "Art is everywhere, art is life".

BERNARDO LIRA

This artwork was inspired from the work of the Dutch master de Heem. The Vase of Flowers is a lively depiction of the beauty of nature shown by the different flowers of different colors which translates to our colorful life. It is ideal for any room in your home.

Oil on canvas

Painting

A classical rendition of the work of the master

Floral

Still Life

Another oil painting inspired from the classic works of the Dutch Master Rachel Ruysch. The flurry of different colorful flowers in a vase proves to be very attractive when displayed in any room. The painting was also incorporated with a number of insects as Rachel's family was involved in scientific research during the time of her father. It is an interesting and attractive piece to suit your home.

Adopting the neo classical style for this masterpiece which took me 4 months to finish. I used top brand oil colors. It is ideal to hang in your prayer room, bedroom or any other room. "The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit" displays the Almighty God the Father with Christ His Son sending the Holy Spirit to the world as a sign of blessing and protection against evil and sickness as the Cherubims look over. (Cherubims are described as serving the will of God, performing divine duties on earth)

Religion

This painting expresses the movement of the sea thru its joyful splash of water washing away the sand along the shore. Waves represent forthcoming occasions, celebrations, emotions, opportunities, positivism and taking new challenges in life. It is ideal to be displayed in any room of your lovely home.

A painting depicting the joyful waves of the sea.

Nature

Green grapes signifies joy, health, wealth, prosperity, and long life. It is ideal for any room of your home.

Red grapes signifies health, wealth, prosperity, and long life when displayed in the home.

A cute realism of apples in a plastic bag. This small painting is ideal to hang in any room of the house.

A cute realism of oranges in a plastic bag. This small painting is ideal to hang in any room of the house.

The Fall of Man Parody is inspired from the modern day situation where Adam, Eve and the devil are all wearing face masks. I decided to paint this subject because the Covid 19 pandemic has left a mark in all of us. Like Adam and Eve who were tempted to eat the apple, we also wanted to do the things we used to do but we are hindered by this pandemic. The original painting was painted by Titian however, the second painting was done by Peter Paul Rubens from which I was inspired from in this artwork. I used top of the line oil colours here (Gamblin, Old Holland, Louvre, Van Gogh, Winsor and Maimeri). I hope you like it.

A Parody of Peter Paul Rubens' Fall of Man

Nude

Blooms No. 8 is an oil painting with a classic style of the old works of the great masters. It is ideal for any room of your home.

BERNARDO LIRA

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