At War No More

Artist: Susan Bergstrom
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At War No More

I seem to go back to the Native American in my artwork…I have some kind of affinity through the memories of growing up just outside the Rosebud Reservation in Valentine, Nebraska.

My childhood visions are as strong today as they were when I would stand and witness the heart pounding, fast paced, emotional and colorful pow-wows.
The gathering of the tribes from the Nebraska/Dakota territory would come together…man, woman and child and a mystical energy would hold them for days …the energy had a far reaching effect…it touched a little girl standing on the outside watching, holding her Grandmother’s hand…. and it has lasted a life time.
This is an oil and acrylic painting, painted on gallery wrapped artist portrait canvas.
16”X20”
Original is For Sale.

Thank you for viewing my work.

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JRobin Whitley

this is gorgeous!
Susan Bergstrom replied

Thanks so much! Appreciate your viewing and comment!
navybrat

beautiful!
Kate Purdy

Beautiful artwork, love your words, too!
Susan Bergstrom replied

Thanks so much! Appreciate your viewing and comment!
shadyuk

Gorgeous !
Susan Bergstrom replied

Thanks so much! Appreciate your viewing and comment!
BarbaraManis

Love this, Susan! Beautiful artwork!
Susan Bergstrom replied

Thanks Barbara…always appreciate your viewing and comments on my work…the paintings don’t come as easy as they used to…
Kay Kempton Raade

Strong and enigmatic!! 8-)
Susan Bergstrom replied

Thanks Kay…there is always a look I need or the painting doesn’t see the light of day!!!
shilohlin

Susan, I am always awestruck by your details, colors, and emotions….this is truly
a touching piece and so very well done…..Awesome!
Susan Bergstrom replied

Hey nice to hear from you… and thanks for viewing!
BarbL

What a gorgeous image! Your mother must have been quite a woman to know how that little girl would be affected for her entire life by witnessing such an amazing ceremony. Your imae brings the dignity and beauty of the American Indian to us all. Well done!
Susan Bergstrom replied

Thanks Barb… it was my Grandmother who would take me out to the gatherings…she was just as enthralled as I was and we would stay for hours sitting on the hood of the car…as for my mother, she wouldn’t get caught dead on a reservation…LOL…!
Thanks again!
Sharon K. Shubert

Skillful, emotional work and a great eye for detail! Love it Susan. :)
Susan Bergstrom replied

Thanks Sharon..it does take alot out of me to do these portraits…they don’t come that easy…there is always a look I am striving for…
Joe Valcourt/M...

fine work of art
Susan Bergstrom replied

Thanks so much! Appreciate your viewing and comment!
kjgordon

beautiful painting…....wonderful tribut to Native Americans…...........
Susan Bergstrom replied

It is about the only tribute we can give them…The American Native is a sad,sad element of our country’s dark corners…sorry, just grew up around them and see the conditions here in the desert on their reservation…I’ll get off my soapbox now… LOL! ...oh and thanks for viewing and your comment KJ…
Bellavista2

Instant Fave Susan:=} This is simply superb, the colours , the capture of emotion and personality, with definite meaning of an amazing people;=} I have read a tremendous amount about the Indians, since I have moved to America. All they wanted was their land and to be left in peace, sadly it was not going to be. The Trial of Tears touchs my heart.
Susan Bergstrom replied

As I said to someone else… the reservations leave much to be desired… unless they have a Casino connected to the property and then you do see that the reservation is kept up a bit better..the Moapa Tribe here has a most wretched reservation here in the desert…went out there once to see if I could get some good people/character shots and after about 20 minutes, I turned my car around and got the heck out of there…sad,sad,sad…
Thanks Annmaree…
Renate Dartois

gorgeous painting Susan….
Susan Bergstrom replied

Thanks so much Renate! Appreciate your viewing and comment!
Lori Peters

I often see the remains of Indian villages here. It is sad that they are gone and that they are living under such adverse conditions to this day. xo
Susan Bergstrom replied

Yes the reservations leave much to be desired… unless they have a Casino connected to the property and then you do see that the reservation is kept up a bit better..the Moapa Tribe here has a most wretched reservation here in the desert…went out there once to see if I could get some good people/character shots and after about 20 minutes, I turned my car around and got the heck out of there…sad,sad,sad…
Gail Bridger

Stunning Work Love the color tones of your work!! :)
Susan Bergstrom replied

Thanks my friend…It was actually a bunch of colors left from amother painting so I thought I’d see how I could work them for this fella!
PhotosEcosse

Tremendous talent !!
Susan Bergstrom replied

Thanks so much! Appreciate your viewing and comment!
shadowlee

brilliant this one, love the combination of the beautiful colours
Susan Bergstrom replied

Thanks so much! Appreciate your viewing and comment!
barnsis

Wonderful love the tones and colors and details.
Susan Bergstrom replied

Thanks Byron…He started out as a she…old lady…but the man finally emerged!
BigD

Fantastic
Susan Bergstrom replied

Thanks so much BigD! ALWAYS appreciate your viewing and comment!
lorilee

Fabulous – - – the colors are so beautiful!!!!!!
Susan Bergstrom replied

Thanks so much Lorilee! I guess I am just an earth tone artist…can’t seem to work in pastel colors much…
pat gamwell

Strong, bold, impactful!
Susan Bergstrom replied

Thanks so much! I appreciate this very much!
shadyuk

Congratulations on your feature !
Susan Bergstrom replied

Thanks! Appreciate your viewing and comments!
pat gamwell

You’re welcome! Well deserved.
Sean Jansen

Simply awesome work on this one. Love your use of color on this. Wonderful job and write up too !! Many congrats on your feature as well : )) So well deserved.
Susan Bergstrom replied

Thanks Sean…the portraits have to have a certain look or they won’t see the light of day!!!
David Silsbury

Great image, well done and congratulations on being featured.
Susan Bergstrom replied

Thanks so much David…appreciate it my friend!
Hidemi Tada

wonderful painting Susan. very powerful touch. these day i found native american become very nice painting subject. why they are so attractive on canvas?
Susan Bergstrom replied

I know I am drawn to the native american …I think it is the look in their eyes and the weight of the ages they carry on their faces even if they are young…even the women have that look…anyway that is why I guess I always return to these faces…
leonie7

out standing beautiful painting
Susan Bergstrom replied

Thanks! Appreciate your viewing and comment Leonie…
Jan Landers

powerful painting, my friend….you know how i love your native works….you have a gift for capturing the spirit so beautifully…..
Susan Bergstrom replied

Thanks Jan…these faces have to have a certain look and feel or they will never see the light of day! I strive for my interp. of the weight of ages…
kjgordon

no need to get off your soap box…..........when it is important place one box on top of the other….........your kindness and caring is important…........
Torfinn Johann...

Excellent work Susan!
Susan Bergstrom replied

Thanks! Appreciate your viewing and comment!
Sharon Mau
Susan Bergstrom replied

Thanks so much!!! ALWAYS AN HONOR!!!
George Gantt
Susan Bergstrom replied

Many thanks my friend…you know this is always an honor!!!
Sharon Mau

Aloha Susan, you’re welcome :))
Jens Helmstedt

Wonderful work Susan!
Susan Bergstrom replied

Thanks so much Jens!
Arrowman

This is superb work !! – Colin
Rita H. Ireland 25 days ago

lovely work!