Bernard Vetter
(b. 1940)
Bernard Vetter graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso and has been a professional artist since 1972. He uses a dry brush technique to paint realistic watercolors of Southwestern and wildlife/sporting subjects, including fly-fishing scenes. In his oil paintings he specializes in Southwestern landscapes, typical of Southeastern Arizona, New Mexico and West Texas.
Vetter’s paintings are a part of a number of collections including the Favell Museum in Klamath Falls, Oregon; the Pabst Collection in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and the Miller Collection in Ft. Worth, Texas as well as many private collections. In 1994 his work became part of the acquisition of the Huthsteiner Fine Arts Trust.
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Old Church at Tesuque Pueblo NM
Artist: Bernard Vetter (b. 1940)
Description: Watercolor | Image Size: 5”h x 8”w; Framed Size: 12 1/8”h x 15 1/8”w
The National Park Service website http://www.npshistory.com/publications/kessell/nm-missions/tesuque.htm provides an impressive historic account of the Tesuque Pueblo church site that dates back to the early 1600’s. Bernard Vetter’s watercolor rendition shown here is of the church that was built in 1888. Sadly it was destroyed by fire in 2000.
Retired and currently residing in Texas, Bernard Vetter is known for his masterwork depictions of the American Southwest, particularly Northern New Mexico. He is a graduate of the University of Texas at El Paso and began his full time practice in 1972. His work can be found in several public and private collections throughout the West.
Old Adobe Oven
Artist: Bernard Vetter (b. 1940)
Description: Watercolor | Image Size: 6”h x 9”w; Framed Size: 13 1/8’h x 16 1/8”w
Adobe ovens of this type originated in the pueblo villages of the American Southwest. Typically the beehive-shaped oven is made from sun-baked mud or clay. To use, a fire is built inside and allowed to burn down. The coals and ashes are then swept out and baked goods, often bread, is placed directly on the oven floor. Given that the landscape of the southwest is dotted with adobe ovens, it’s no wonder Bernard Vetter depicted them in his work as he specializes in Southwestern landscapes typical of Southeastern Arizona, New Mexico and West Texas.
Vetter graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso and has been a professional artist since 1972. He uses a dry brush technique to paint realistic watercolors of Southwestern as well as wildlife/sporting subjects, including fly-fishing scenes. Vetter's masterworks are a part of a number of museums and private collections. The EBC is honored to have several of Vetter’s watercolors included in its collection.
Blue Doors
Artist: Bernard Vetter (b. 1940)
Description: Watercolor | Image Size: 7”h x 11”w; Framed Size: 14 ¼”h x 18 ¼”w
Yellow Leaves
Artist: Bernard Vetter (b. 1940)
Description: Watercolor | Image Size: 6”h x 10”w; Framed Size: 13 ¼”h x 17 ¼”w
South Taos
Artist: Bernard Vetter (b. 1940)
Description: Watercolor | Image Size: 5”h x 10”w; Framed Size: 13 ¼”h x 17 ¼”w
Off the Beaten Path - Taos
Artist: Bernard Vetter (b. 1940)
Description: Watercolor | Image Size: 7”h x 11”w; Framed Size: 13 3/8”h x 19 3/8”w
Mission Santa Clara Pueblo NM 1899
Artist: Bernard Vetter (b. 1940)
Description: Watercolor | Image Size: 6”h x 10”w; Framed Size: 13 ¼”h x 17 ¼”w
The Visitor, Taos
Artist: Bernard Vetter (b. 1940)
Description: Watercolor | Image Size: 6”h x 10”w; Framed Size: 13 3/8”h x 19 3/8”w
Old Adobe
Artist: Bernard Vetter (b. 1940)
Description: Watercolor | Image Size: 6”h x 10”w; Framed Size: 14 ½”h x 18 ¼”w
Taos Shade
Artist: Bernard Vetter (b. 1940)
Description: Watercolor | Image Size: 6”h x 10”w; Framed Size: 13 ¼”h x 17 ¼”w
