{"id":138,"date":"2026-02-05T00:11:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T00:11:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bertleveille.com\/bertleveilleBLOG\/?p=138"},"modified":"2026-02-05T00:12:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T00:12:03","slug":"a-new-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bertleveille.com\/bertleveilleBLOG\/2026\/02\/05\/a-new-year\/","title":{"rendered":"A new year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

2025 was one of my hardest years.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We were filled with hope for my sister Ellen’s recovery. I did not get my Christmas wish. In 2025 on Dec 3, she went to join her three little birds who had been with her throughout her journey. So now \u2013 4 little birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Dec 3, 11 years ago I lost my Mom. Three years ago, I lost my baby brother. So now both the \u201clittle kids\u201d have joined Mom and Dad. We lost Dad in 1988 – the year that was supposed to be great! Good people, the best people. It seems surreal. My life will be changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BELIEVE was a word Ellen and I embraced.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe in what? That is relevant and ever changing: hope? a great Christmas? love? recovery? We may be disappointed… heart broken even, but we keep believing. Although difficult beyond words, I believe. I believe Ellen is still believing with me. I believe my loved ones are still with me. I believe I will connect with them always. And, of course it is not just the four little birds, but all who are no longer here; all who I can only communicate with through consciousness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I tell you this because:<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What happens in my life, my experiences affect my art. My Mother, my Dad and my brother have all made their presence known in my paintings. I do not know how or when Ellen will, but I know she will. I also know she wants me to get back to work. She wants us to live our best lives. Beyond that… <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I need to work. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through my work I search for this belief that the world will awaken and connect to the universal consciousness. That humans will acknowledge that as mindful beings we are all more alike than not. I believe. I hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DIGITAL PAINTINGS<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I completed two paintings for my participation in the LACDA Electron Salons this January and February. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“December Portal”<\/strong><\/em>
“December Portal”<\/em> has barely recognizable images of my Dad, Mom, brother and sister.
This is a new addition to my work that I will continue to explore. I use portals for my connections to consciousness. For this piece it seemed a natural addition: with the hope that they are spiritually exploring the portals of the universe; with the loss still so raw and connection so needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“December Portal”
fine art print of digital art painting on archival paper, 30in x 36in (image: 26in x 32in), \u00a92026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

“Portal Guide”<\/em><\/strong>
“Portal Guide”<\/em> speaks to the gentleness that I am looking for in these portals. All the good qualities of consciousness, of being truly present and accepting of other mindful beings in a universal way. It is on display at LACDA this month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Portal Guide”
fine art print of digital art painting on archival paper, 30in x 36in (image: 26in x 32in), \u00a92026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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I have been participating in the group digital art exhibitions, “ELECTRON SALON” at the L.A. Center for Digital Art | 410 South Spring Street | Los Angeles, CA 90013 US<\/p>\n\n\n\n

YOU can support myself, my art
and an LA gallery
by purchasing a print. 
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