About

Bernadine Rais is a contemporary oil painter specializing in nocturnal scenes capturing the quiet beauty and simplicity of the Midwest landscape. Raised in Toledo, Ohio she developed a deep connection to the region and aimed to find beauty and inspiration within her immediate surroundings.

Her paintings depict the Midwest under the veil of nightfall, where dusk casts gentle shadows across neighborhoods, vast fields, and main roads lit by streetlights. Through meticulous brushwork and a mastery of light and shadow, she brings to life scenes that resonate with both familiarity and an ethereal quality, inviting viewers to contemplate the subtle nuances of solitude. 

Bernadine's journey as an artist began when she was 20 years old; much of her journey was self-taught with an initial passion for life subjects such as human anatomy and portraits. Since then, her work has been awarded nationally and locally, earning acclaim for its atmospheric depth and emotional resonance.

Inspired by the works of Edward Hopper and John Singer Sargent, she continues to explore and reinterpret the nocturnal landscape, seeking to evoke a sense of tranquility and introspection through her art. Her distinctive style and dedication to capturing the essence of the Midwest at night have established her as a unique voice in contemporary landscape painting.