Maria Bertrán, a painter born in Venezuela who immigrated to the United States in the late 1960s, splits her time between her home in Laguna Beach, California, and her studio in Provence, France. She is a consummate observer — Bertrán finds interesting scenes in street markets, harbors, building facades in populous European villages and elsewhere — and her gestural brushstrokes and daring use of vibrant color bring life to her Impressionistic works as she endeavors to communicate her deep appreciation for her radiant surroundings in her work.
Bertrán infuses her landscape paintings with her heartfelt response to the beauty of the natural world and to her medium. “For me painting is my happy place, and it is technical but also emotional,” she has said. “It is color and joy, and I hope to share these feelings with as many people as possible through my art.”
Bertrán received her BFA from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, continuing her figurative drawing studies in Paris. In 1980, she settled in Laguna Beach. Pacific Edge Gallery, where a permanent exhibition of her work can be found, has represented the artist since 1987.
Bertrán has a deep love of working with natural light, and she is constantly seeking to capture its essence in her paintings. The artist has traveled extensively and has painted scenes from Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the South Pacific and the United States.
Bertrán has had numerous solo exhibitions in locales such as Aspen, Key West, Provence, Stockbridge and New York City. Her work is held in the collection of the Laguna Art Museum in California.
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"Flowers and Poppies In The Valley" Contemporary Impressionist Oil of Provence
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Flowers and Poppies In The Valley" is an exceptional oil painted on location in Provence by Maria Bertrán, this Contemporary Impressionist landscape captures the beauty of Spring in...
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"Sunflowers In Provencal Vase" Contemporary Impressionist Still Life Oil
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Sunflowers In Provencal Vase" is an beautiful oil painted from life in her studio in Provence by Maria Bertran. This Contemporary Impressionist painting captures the brilliant gold...
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"Clouds Over Main Beach" Contemporary Impressionist Laguna Beach Seascape
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Bright sunny blues, golden sands, and colorful hillside fill "Clouds Over Main Beach" an exceptional oil painted on location in Laguna Beach, on the California Riviera by Maria B...
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"Autumn Cherry Trees" Contemporary Impressionist Oil of Provence
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Autumn Cherry Trees" is an exceptional oil painted on location in Provence by Maria Bertran. This Contemporary Impressionist painting captures a timeless scene in the South of Franc...
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"Oak Tree Lavender Field" Contemporary Impressionist Oil of Provence
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Oak Tree Lavender Field" is an exceptional oil painted on location in Provence by Maria Bertran, this Contemporary Impressionist landscape captures the beauty of Summer in the South...
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"Shadows On The Door" Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting by Maria Bertran
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Shadows On The Door in Les Bourges" is an beautiful oil painted on location in Provence by Maria Bertran. This Contemporary Impressionist painting captures a timeless scene in the S...
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$4,600
"Spring Glory Below St. Saturnin" Contemporary Impressionist Oil of Provence
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Spring Glory Below St. Saturnin" is an exceptional oil painted on location in Provence by Maria Bertrán, this Contemporary Impressionist landscape captures the beauty of Spring in t...
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"Peonies and Apples On The Table" Contemporary Impressionist Still Life
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Peonies and Apples On The Table" is an beautiful oil painted from life in her studio in Provence by Maria Bertran. This Contemporary Impressionist painting captures the brilliant r...
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"Dress of Many Colors" Contemporary Impressionist Figure
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Dress of ManyColors" is an beautiful oil painted from life in her studio in Provence by Maria Bertrán. This Contemporary Impressionist painting captures the peaceful repose of the ...
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"Pointeau Reflections" Contemporary Impressionist Seascape
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Pointeau Reflections" is an beautiful oil painted on location by Maria Bertrán in Brittany, France. This Contemporary Impressionist painting captures the peaceful feeling of the ti...
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"Sunflowers and Red Cosmos" Contemporary Impressionist Still Life Oil
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Sunflowers and Red Cosmos" is an beautiful large oil painted from life in her studio in Provence by Maria Bertran. This Contemporary Impressionist painting captures the brilliant g...
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"Poppies By The Woods" Contemporary Impressionist Oil of Provence
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Poppies By The Woods" is an exceptional oil painted on location in Provence by Maria Bertrán, this Contemporary Impressionist landscape captures the beauty of Spring in the South of...
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"Gulf of Moribihan" Contemporary Impressionist Oil Of Brittany
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Bright sunny blues and colorful water reflections fill "Gulf of Moribihan" a luminous oil painted on location in Brittany by Maria Bertran, this Contemporary Impressionist street ...
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"Gulf of Dingle, Ireland" Contemporary Impressionist Oil of Ireland
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Gulf of Dingle, Ireland" is an exceptional oil painted on location in Ireland by Maria Bertran. This Contemporary Impressionist landscape captures the beauty of Summer in the West ...
Oil
$4,400
Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting Of Provencal Village by Maria Bertran
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Le Petit Clements" is an exceptional oil painted on location in Provence by Maria Bertran, this Contemporary Impressionist street scene captures a timeless scene in the South of Fra...
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"Mon Cabanon" Contemporary Impressionist Oil of Provence
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Mon Cabanon" is an exceptional oil painted on location in Provence by Maria Bertran. This Contemporary Impressionist painting captures a timeless scene in the South of France. Creat...
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"Bandol Coastline" Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting by In Provence
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
An exceptional oil painted on location in Provence by Maria Bertran, this Contemporary Impressionist seascape captures the beauty of Spring in the South of France. "Bandol Coastline...
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"Treasure Island Park" Contemporary Impressionist Laguna Beach Seascape
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Bright sunny blues, rich greens, and colorful flowers fill "Treasure Island Park" an exceptional oil painted on location in Laguna Beach, on the California Riviera by Maria Bertr...
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"Poppies Near Rousillon" Contemporary Impressionist Oil of Provence
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Poppies Near Rousillon" is an exceptional oil painted on location in Provence by Maria Bertran. This Contemporary Impressionist painting captures a timeless scene in the Luberon Val...
Oil
$3,200
"Mallorca Landscape With Cabanon" Modern Impressionist Oil Of Mallorca, Spain
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Mallorca Landscape With Cabanon" features bright sunny blues, greens, and colorful flowers; it is an exceptional oil painted on location on the island of Mallorca in by Maria Ber...
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"Le Brusc Lagoon, " Impressionist Oil Of French Riviera Boats by Maria Bertran
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Bright sunny blues and colorful water reflections fill "Le Brusc Lagoon," an exceptional oil painted on location in the Cote d'Azul, French Riviera by Maria Bertran, this Contemporar...
Oil
$4,200
"Lavender On The Road To Ferrasier" Contemporary Impressionist Oil of Provence
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Lavender On The Road To Ferrasier" is an exceptional oil painted on location in Provence by Maria Bertran. This Contemporary Impressionist painting captures a timeless scene in the ...
Oil
$3,000
"Spring Cherry Blossoms In Provence" Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
An exceptional large oil painted on location in Provence by Maria Bertran, this Contemporary Impressionist landscape captures the beauty of Spring in the South of France. "Spring Ch...
Oil
$5,800
"Flowers By The Provencal Doorway" Impressionist Oil Painting by Maria Bertran
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Flowers By The Provencal Doorway" is an beautiful oil painted on location in Provence by Maria Bertran. This Contemporary Impressionist painting captures a timeless Spring scene in ...
Oil
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"Alley In Calla" Modern Impressionist Oil Painting of Spain
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Alley In Calla" is an beautiful oil painted on location in Southern Spain by Maria Bertran. This Contemporary Impressionist painting captures a timeless scene in the South of Spain....
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Montmartre -La Place Dutertre, Paris 1952
By Jean Salabet
Located in Sheffield, MA
Jean Salabet French, 20th Century Montmartre Jean Salabet was a School of Paris painter know for his colorful Parisian cityscapes. His work is comparable to those of Jules Herve, An...
Oil
$636Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in W 29 in D 2 in
Bass Rocks, Gloucester Impressionist Seascape; New Jersey Artist Helen Stockton
Located in Baltimore, MD
This colorful and powerful seascape might help to brighten your walls and room. It is of Bass Rocks in Gloucester Massachusetts. Artist Helen Marie Stockton used bold turquoise col...
Oil
$4,184
H 39.38 in W 55.12 in D 0.79 in
View Of Lake Garda. Italy, landscape paintings, Lake Garda, horizontal, big
Located in Oslo, NO
Anna Shesterikova's "View of Lake Garda" is a large-scale, airy, light-filled canvas that evokes the spirit of a southern autumn landscape and the calm solemnity of nature. The lake ...
Canvas, Oil
$657
H 13 in W 16.15 in
Salobreña Oil Painting on Canvas, Post-Impressionist, Signed, 1970s
By Rafael Duran Benet
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Salobreña Artist: Rafael Duran Benet (Terrassa, 1931 – Barcelona, 2015) Technique: Oil on canvas board Dimensions: 13 x 16.1 in Support: Canvas board, unframed Signature: Sign...
Canvas, Oil, Board
$8,800
H 44 in W 38 in D 2 in
1921 Large French POINTILLIST IMPRESSIONIST Garden Painting Mother W/ Daughter
Located in New York, NY
Here we have a beautiful period 1921 charming oil painting by Emile Ancelet. Painting depicts a mother and child in a landscape. Painted almost Like a ...
Oil
$478Sale Price|33% Off
H 13 in W 16.15 in
Spring Garden Oil Painting, Post-Impressionist Landscape, 1980s
By Rafael Duran Benet
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: "Spring Garden" Artist: Attributed to Rafael Durán Benet Technique: Oil on canvas board Dimensions (unframed): 13 x 16 inches Dimensions (framed): 14.6 x 17.7 inches Date of c...
Cardboard, Oil, Canvas
$454Sale Price|36% Off
H 13 in W 16.15 in
Costa Brava Oil Painting, Mediterranean Post-Impressionism, 1950s-60s
By Rafael Duran Benet
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title of the Artwork: Costa Brava Artist: Rafael Durán Benet (1931-2015) Technique: Oil on mounted panel Style: Mediterranean Post-Impressionism Dimensions (unframed): 13 x 16.1 inch...
Canvas, Oil, Board
$5,380
H 30.71 in W 28.35 in D 3.15 in
" Due Gondole " Venezia Olio su tela cm. 55 x 60 1999
By Georgij Moroz
Located in Torino, IT
Georgij Moroz (1937-2015) Pittore Ucraino Bellissimo angolo di Venezia In quest'opera Moroz è riuscito a catturare la luce e l'atmosfera di Venezia
Canvas, Oil
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.25 in W 18.75 in
20th century abstract still life by Cleveland School artist
By Joseph O'Sickey
Located in Beachwood, OH
Work sold to benefit the CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF ART Joseph B. O’Sickey (American, 1918–2013) Still Life Oil and graphite on paper Signed lower left 12.25 x 1...
Oil, Graphite
$2,152Sale Price|35% Off
H 19.69 in W 39.38 in
Landscape Oil on Canvas Painting, Post-Impressionist, 1980s, Unframed
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Josep Roca Sastre (1928-1997) - Landscape - Oil on canvas Oil measures 50x100 cm. Frameless. Josep Roca-Sastre i Muncunill (Tarrasa, 1928 - Barcelona, 1...
Canvas, Oil
$10,822Sale Price|20% Off
H 34 in W 27 in D 2 in
Still Life of Flowers in Jug - Post Impressionist 1940's art floral oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This superb Post Impressionist floral oil painting is by noted successful Russian born female artist Nadia Benois. Benois came to England and settled in L...
Oil
$717Sale Price|40% Off
H 18.12 in W 21.66 in
Cadaqués Oil Painting, Mediterranean Seascape, Signed, c. 1990-2000
By Rafael Duran Benet
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Rafael Durán Benet (Barcelona, 1931–2015) Title: Cadaqués Medium: Oil on canvas-board Size: 46 × 55 cm (18.1 × 21.6 in) Signature: Signed lower right R. Durán Inscription: Titled Cad...
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H 29 in W 24 in D 1 in
"Blue and Gold Vase With Sunflowers" Contemporary Impressionist Still Life Oil
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Blue and Gold Vase With Sunflowers" is an beautiful oil painted from life in her studio in Provence by Maria Bertran. This Contemporary Impressionist painting captures the brillian...
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H 36 in W 24 in D 2 in
"Floral Fantasy" Contemporary Impressionist Still Life Oil
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Floral Fantasy" is a large, beautiful oil painted from life in her studio in Laguna Beach by Maria Bertrán. This Contemporary Impressionist painting captures the brilliant red, lav...
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H 27 in W 24 in D 1 in
"Tulips In Provencal Vase" Contemporary Impressionist Still Life Oil
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Tulips In Provencal Vase" is an beautiful oil painted from life in her studio in Provence by Maria Bertrán. This Contemporary Impressionist painting captures the brilliant red, lav...
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H 24 in W 15 in D 1 in
"Red and Yellow Roses" Contemporary Impressionist Still Life Oil
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Red and Yellow Roses" is an beautiful oil painted from life in her studio in Provence by Maria Bertran. This Contemporary Impressionist painting captures the brilliant red and yell...
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H 15 in W 24 in D 1 in
"Glacier Stream In French The Alps" Modern Impressionist Oil Painting of France
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Glacier Stream In The French Alps" is an beautiful oil painted on location in the French Alps by Maria Bertran. This Contemporary Impressionist painting captures a timeless scene in...
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H 24 in W 34 in D 1 in
"Provencal Sunflowers" Modern Impressionist Still Life by Maria Bertran
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Provencal Sunflowers" is an beautiful large oil painted from life in France by Maria Bertran. This Contemporary Impressionist painting captures the brilliant golds and greens of lar...
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H 26 in W 32 in D 1 in
"Spring In Les Grand Clements" Contemporary Impressionist Oil of Provence
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Spring In Les Grand Clememts" is an exceptional oil painted on location in Provence by Maria Bertrán, this Contemporary Impressionist landscape captures the beauty of Spring in the ...
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H 15 in W 24 in D 1 in
"Spanish Olive Grove" Modern Impressionist Oil Painting of Spain
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Spanish Olive Grove" is an beautiful oil painted on location in Southern Spain by Maria Bertran. This Contemporary Impressionist painting captures a timeless scene in the South of S...
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H 34 in W 24 in D 1 in
"Door In Les Grand Clements" Contemporary Impressionist Oil of Provence
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Door In Les Grand Clements" is an exceptional large oil painted on location in Provence by Maria Bertran. This Contemporary Impressionist painting captures a timeless scene in the S...
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H 18 in W 32 in D 1 in
"High Plains Lavender" Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting of Provence
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"High Plains Lavender" is an exceptional oil painted on location in Provence by Maria Bertran, this Contemporary Impressionist landscape captures the beaut...
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H 42 in W 31 in D 1 in
"Sunflowers In White Vase" Contemporary Impressionist Still Life Oil
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Sunflowers In White Vase" is an beautiful large oil painted from life in the studio by Maria Bertran. This Contemporary Impressionist painting captures the brilliant gold and green...
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H 21 in W 15 in D 1 in
"Stream In The Alps" Contemporary Impressionist French Alps
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Stream In The Alps" is an beautiful oil painted on location in the French Alps by Maria Bertran. This Contemporary Impressionist painting captures a timeless scene of a fresh stream...
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