"Wrapped In Tradition"

Susan Bergstrom

"Wrapped In Tradition"

“Wrapped In Tradition” is an original and signed oil and acrylic painting.
Painted on gallery wrapped canvas.
As of 11-6-09 this piece has had 1058 views.

“Wrapped In Tradition” is another addition to my “Native American Woman Series”. Growing up near the Rosebud Reservation north of Valentine, Nebraska, made a great impression on me as a child. Now as an adult and an artist, I am able to revive my memories and include my artistic creative process in representing this culture.

My studio is located in Mesquite, Nevada where I create my art, work on commissioned pieces and teach private students.
Thank you for viewing my art.

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"Wrapped In Tradition" by Susan Bergstrom
"Wrapped In Tradition" by Susan Bergstrom
  • Mike Paget

    Mike Paget

    Very strong portrait – lovely design!

  • ashroc

    ashroc

    striking portrait!

  • cherokee

    cherokee

    Lovely portrait

  • PNFdeb

    PNFdeb

    beautiful

  • Mark Peterson

    Mark Peterson

    Beautifully done artwork!

  • DiannaLee

    DiannaLee

    very strong, whole ! ! I love it!

  • Shelleymay

    Shelleymay

    Fantastically striking portrait, so much is expressed through her gaze , beautiful work

  • Mary Campbell

    Mary Campbell

    truely magnificant and extremely beautiful, you are very talented.

  • JoAnnHayden

    JoAnnHayden

    Beautiful work , just beautiful

  • foxykya1

    foxykya1

    great job!

  • Heath Holden

    Heath Holden

    I like! Nice work.

  • Mugsy

    Mugsy

    What a striking portrait!

  • ayearning

    ayearning

    A dynamic woman of great inner courage, disciplined to her purpose; yet she is unfulfilled , until LOVE comes to live within her. It ’s a remarkable portrait. Really hits me where I live.

  • Susan Bergstrom

    Susan Bergstrom

    Thank you so much for such inspiring, insightful and on target words about my lady in this painting. Although I portray these Native American Women in somewhat of a fantasy, I still try and bring across an attitude,a mood and a dignity….As you will see most of the women I paint, I strive to evoke the above mentioned.
    Thank you again for your comments…

  • Gary L. Suddath

    Gary L. Suddath

    your work is stunning and full of detail and feelings that still the soul

  • Mariaan Krog Art Portfolio

    Mariaan Krog A...

    This is my fav of all! That look is so intrigueing! Brilliant work!

  • Lee Wilde
  • Susan Bergstrom

    Susan Bergstrom

    Again thank you so much…the weekend is looking up!

  • pattihaskins

    pattihaskins

    You have captured the Native American Women with pride and determination. Well Done!

  • Susan Bergstrom

    Susan Bergstrom

    Thank you very much. I tend to add a touch of my fantasy of these women…however the pride and determination is a must with all of them…
    Thank you again.

  • RavenSoul

    RavenSoul

    BEAUTIFUL!!!

  • Susan Bergstrom

    Susan Bergstrom

    Thank you.. these women mean alot to me…

  • surfinmaz

    surfinmaz

    gorgeous, strong and powerful image love it!

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thanks so much for viewing and your comment!

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    This is such a beautiful portrait of a strong and resilient native woman! I love the detail! Excellent work!

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thanks so much…for browsing my gallery, your kind comment…And the FAV!!

  • NoraFraser

    NoraFraser

    i ENJOY YOUR ART WORK VERY MUCH.

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thank you very much!!!...for viewing and your kind comment!

  • ezcat

    ezcat

    Fantastic!

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thanks EZ…I appreciate you viewing and your comment!

  • Renate  Dartois

    Renate Dartois

    Stunning painting Susan.

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thanks so much for viewing!

  • valzart

    valzart

    Absolutely brilliant painting sweetheART Masterclass ;] happy hippy hugglez

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thank you very much…and thanks for the watchlist…hope I don’t let you down…when my easel and drawing board are silent, I paint with the lens of my camera!!! Thanks again!!

  • Sophie Shapiro

    Sophie Shapiro

    Wrapped in Tradition is beautiful Susan! I’m viewing the pages in Painters in Modern Times and seem to pick your work! It just jumps out! Wonderful!S

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Oh I love to hear this! Thanks so much…your working on being my new best friend!!! LOL

  • DApixara

    DApixara

    Wow I love this.

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thanks for stopping by and viewing! I appreciate it!

  • Shannon Donovan

    Shannon Donovan

    Your talents always amaze me Susan!!xx

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    As does yours…you are a pioneer in self expression…thanks for the feature, always an honor…

  • Isa Rodriguez

    Isa Rodriguez

    such a wonderful talent you have! this is comforting to me.. it is perfect in every way.. color, subject, execution.

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thanks so much Isa…she is one of my favorites…thanks for the kind comment!

  • Mary Campbell

    Mary Campbell

    Congradualtions on all the features, I knew this was a winner the moment I saw it.

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thanks so much Mary! It’s always an honor!

  • Richard Rushton

    Richard Rushton

    Beautifully done.

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thanks so much for viewing and I apreciate your comment!

  • Glenda  Remaklus

    Glenda Remaklus

    Congratulations Susan for winning the southwest contest. with this beautiful painting! .

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    I just heard of this and was stunned…didn’t know there was a contest!!! LOL

  • Rosalie Dale IPA

    Rosalie Dale IPA

    Congrats on your feature in AAYBW!!!

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thaks so much! Always an honor!

  • BarbaraManis

    BarbaraManis

    I love this work so much. I don’t know why I never commented on it, but I found it when I was going through the American Southwest Group images.

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thanks Barbara…and I was so shocked when I heard it was shot of the week!!!

  • BarbaraManis

    BarbaraManis

    Susan, I picked it!!!

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Well that does it…you ARE my new best friend!!! LOL…thanks so much Barbara…when it was my turn to pick the shot of the week, I kept being drawn to your captures to choose… but with you being the avatar I didn’t know if that would be kosher…everyone that caught my eye was YOURS!!! So I picked one that was on the last page by a lady from South Africa, a transplant to the Southwest and it is just a blanket over a wooden Navajo ladder…It just spoke of the Southwest to me…since I couldn’t pick one of yours!!! LOL

  • amanda marx

    amanda marx

    so strong . . . absolutely gorgeous . . . instant fave

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thanks so much for viewing!!!

  • Junior Mclean

    Junior Mclean

    Very cool piece here!!

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thanks so much for viewing and commenting! I appreciate it!

  • Orla Cahill

    Orla Cahill

    Superb portrait Susan. :)

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    thanks again so much!

  • Deborah Dillehay

    Deborah Dillehay

    Beautiful, but she seems sad and that makes me feel sad. I love the warm colors.

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    I find that most of the Native American Women I paint or draw have this stoic expression..having grown up around the Native Am. people and now near them where I live here in the desert…they seem to still have that sad look. Thanks for viewing and I appreciate your comment!

  • Jing3011

    Jing3011

    Majestic and strong

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thanks so much! I appreciate you viewing my work!

  • Michael Beers

    Michael Beers

    Fantastic!!!

  • maxy

    maxy

    She’s gorgeous! I love that far away look…. The colors are amazing and so true – I really love this one! xoxo!

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thanks Maxy…she is one of my favorites too..and she is part of my Native American Woman Series…sorry if I have missed your work and will probably miss some more…my teaching is in full swing and I finally found a few hours to myself to pop in and see all of you!

  • LeilaniMelayna

    LeilaniMelayna

    Fabulous Artwork Design! Cheers to you!

    Smiles Leilani :o)

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Many thanks! Appreciate your viewing!

  • armadillozenith

    armadillozenith

    strong face, great colours. the whole thing works well together for a mood. it is a caring and sensitive face too, with far-seeing eyes.. I can tell that she draws strength from tradition as an active agent, not entrapped nor blinded by it.

    To see this picture is to realize afresh the possibility of courage. Thanks for that!

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    So sorry for such a tardy reply…I don’t get on RB that much any more…I appreciate your viewing and kind thoughtful comment…

  • Marguerite Foxon

    Marguerite Foxon

    Wonderful portrait – it just jumps right out even in the thumbnail format.

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thanks so much and sorry for such a tardy reply…I appreciate your viewing and comment!

  • stephanie allison

    stephanie allison

    Congrats! Your image placed in the TOP 10 in the Fall for Her Painted Ladies Challenge

    ♥♥♥

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thanks so much!

  • Hidemi Tada

    Hidemi Tada

    congrats Susan

  • Susan Bergstrom replied

    Thanks my friend!

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