My Home, the lake, the city, and its special hidden spaces have always motivated me to paint.

In my exploration of local historic places, I express my innermost feelings toward Marquette’s special places and allow others to see it, often, with a unique Impressionist’s Eye or as with Rembrandt’s use of light. I work in oils, acrylics, and watercolor. Otherwise with my own method and technique relating to subject matter, real or imagined. I’ve also added a new medium of paper clay to enhance the textural Impressionist expression.

I wish you to see our quaint city surrounded by waters; many unique places gone but captured with the romance of the impressionist’s heart.

Life is Short….Art is Long.

Gene is a U.P. native, having grown up in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. He studied at Central Michigan University – BS. Art Ed k-12, and The Chicago Institute of Art.

His works are exhibited and commissioned by State and local institutions & permanent collections. He is known as the Cathedral-like OreDock Artist since 1979 and is involved in its preservation as a historic structure.

A retired art teacher of 35yrs, he has shared his love of art with many students and continues to teach. He paints from his studio on the shores of Lake Superior, Bertram Seaside Studios.

Gene Bertram is the winner of the Art Week Cover Contest

For more about Gene Bertram or to inquire about purchasing an original or print visit BERTRAM SEASIDE ART STUDIO – Art Center in Marquette