Category: Art

Her smile said it all

4/14/2026

On a gentle summer afternoon as Judi and I ambled gently through her garden, she seemed the most relaxed and peaceful. This is where she was at ease
surrounded by her flowers and trees.

Her smile said it all.

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Playful expressions

3/12/2026

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Eliza was a joy to paint!

We played LEGO’s to get to know one another, sharing conversation and ideas. The relaxed play time and focus shows through in her expression.

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Focus and Connection

2/5/2026

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The whole time I am sketching and photographing a child, I ask them a lot of questions and discuss ideas with them.

If you can engage with children, they will give you a few moments of focus and connection that is wonderful to capture.

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Monochromatic Portraits

1/24/2026

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This is Casey — an oil on canvas using a limited palette.

Richard Schmid mastered this monochromatic portrait style, calling them "portrait sketches" that appear effortless and gentle. The key, he believed, was to stop early; freshness is the golden ingredient!

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Need a great gift?

11/18/2025

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Artwork is your answer.
There are many available Bart Lindstrom works for sale as limited-edition prints and original paintings, There are many available Bart Lindstrom works for sale as limited-edition prints and original paintings, or set up a phone or zoom meeting to discuss a painting or drawing idea.

Shop Available Artwork Now!

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Sometimes Less is More ...

10/18/2025

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Molly

There is a trend to create a more contemporary look in a portrait with a minimal approach, focusing only on the child’s face and hair,

Sometimes less IS more, and simple can be quite enchanting.

Let me be your artist, contact me at [email protected] to set up a phone or zoom meeting to discuss a painting or drawing idea.

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Light & Shadow

8/22/2025

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Charcoal's inherent ability to create strong contrasts between light and dark (known as chiaroscuro) adds a dramatic and captivating quality.

By carefully manipulating highlights (where light reflects off a surface) and shadows, I can define the edges of forms, suggest depth, and create a powerful sense of realism.

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Painting History

8/9/2025

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Chinese emperors, throughout various dynasties, were often buried with a wealth of artifacts, including ceramics, to accompany them into the afterlife.

These burial objects were chosen to ensure the deceased could live as comfortably in the afterlife as they did in life and could include various items like weapons, utensils, and figures representing servants.

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Capturing the Essence

7/29/2025

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The eyes can capture the mood of the portrait and the true essence my subject.

It isn’t in vain when we call eyes the window to a person’s soul.

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"Two Persimmons" selected

7/22/2025

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I’m very pleased to share that my painting “Two Persimmons” was selected by the National Oil & Acrylic Painters’ Society for inclusion in their 2025 international exhibition.

Two Persimmons is now on display at the Reinert Fine Art Gallery in Charleston, South Carolina and is available for purchase.
https://www.reinertfineart.com/bart-lindstrom-art-works/

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