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New Show: 'Plenty Hidden"

In another collaborative show between writer Amy Moon and painter Seamus Berkeley, the artists individually explore hidden aspects of a phenomenon: self-storage. When something — like self-storage — becomes a ubiquitous part of our lives and our landscapes, we often don’t see it. By taking a closer look, the artists explore what our relationship to our things says about us and how that affects our environment.
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PLENTY HIDDEN
Show Opening

Location:

Berkeley Fine Art Studio, 933 Parker Street, Berkeley CA 94710

Date:

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Time:

6:00 to 8:00 pm

More Info:

510.984.1850

Map:

Berkeley Fine Art Studio

June 2, 2009: Passages show opening of new work and conversation with the artist

A New Series of Paintings I would like to invite you to a show of new work and old studies at my studio in Berkeley on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 7pm. I'm calling the show Passages to reflect the new work as well as mark a new direction for my paintings. I've written more about this on my blog Read more... I hope you can make it - this is going to be fun! Show details: Location: 933 Parker Street, Berkeley, CA 94710 Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2009 Time: 7:00 to 9:00 pm More Info: 510.984.1850 Map: Berkeley Fine Art Studio Bring a friend! Best regards, Seamus You’re receiving this email because you signed up for email updates. If this email looks weird, view it in your browser. If you don’t want to receive this newsletter anymore, you can unsubscribe. The names and logos for Seamus Berkeley Fine Art Painting are trademarks of Berkeley Fine Arts. All text and design is copyright ©2008 Berkeley Fine Arts. All rights reserved. If you don't want to receive this newsletter anymore, you can unsubscribe. Wednesday, April 22, 2009 JAM - The Stimulus Package An invitation to a special event in Taos, NM on April 30, 2009. Here’s The Full Invitation Thursday, January 01, 2009 January 1, 2009: New Year, New Light and Video I always think it a good idea to start day one of a new year with something that represents the plan for the whole year. This year my plan is for more light, more art and more videos! Watch a short video of my painting on the left appear like magic in this film shot from start to finish while completing Point Reyes Light. Best wishes for the New Year, Seamus Thursday, December 11, 2008 December 11, 2008: New Paintings, Open Studios and Painting Demonstration This painting is a little figurative piece from a recent portrait painting session with the fun group of painters of the Taos Society of Portrait Artists. You can see a larger image of it on my website or the original at my studio in Berkeley, which will be open again this year during Berkeley Open Studios. The open studio tour continues this weekend and next, December 13 & 14 and 20 & 21 from 11am to 6pm. Along with this painting, I have a number of new works for you to see, as well as with my recently released Fundamentals of Painting DVD. And to keep things a little more interesting, this Sunday, December 14, I will be giving a free portrait painting demonstration from 12 to 3pm with artist Krista Augius modeling. So, if you are in the neighborhood, please stop in, say hello, take a look at the new work, and watch a painting in progress! Here are the details: Open Studios: December 13 & 14 and 20 & 21 from 11am to 6pm Portrait Demonstration: Sunday, December 14 from 12 to 3pm Made in the Shade Wednesday, December 10, 2008 Berkeley Open Studios 2008 One, Two, 4x10, Oil on canvas I will be participating again this year in Berkeley Open Studios, a free self-guided tour of 100 artists and craftspeople who open their workshops and galleries to the public. • Dates: November 29–30 December 6–7, 13–14, 20–21 • Time: 11am to 6pm • Place: Studio 40, 933 Parker Street, Berkeley Here's a map to the studio and one for the tour guide. Sunday, November 16, 2008 New Website It is finally here - a new website designed and developed by Patrick Berkeley. Yes, Patrick and I are related: father and son. This new site is something I have really wanted for many years, so I'm really excited about it. A few of the best new features for me are in the administrator interface: Instant updating of new paintings, events and workshops Instant updating of new paintings, events and workshops And for you: Purchase artwork or register for classes directly on the site Videos are on the site Downloadable PDFs This last feature is one that I am most excited about and is something Patrick designed. I think you will really like it: you can download, print or email and any painting on the site! I’ve had many people ask me for images of paintings that have sold, or if they could have an image of a painting before purchasing. This new feature allows you to do these things and to take a closer look at a painting, print it out, and hang it on your wall or give it away to friends! To use this feature simply click the 'Download PDF' link to the left of any painting. To be in contact with Patrick about website design, please call him at 415.508.6114, send him and email, or visit his website. Wednesday, October 08, 2008 October 8, 2008: A Still Life, Taos Happenings Blue, Cool!, 7" x 5", Oil on canvas A little still life - I like keeping it simple! I have three events coming up this week in Taos that I'm inviting you to attend if you are in the area: October 9, 5:30 - 7:30, DVD Party at the taos gallery October 10 - 12, Portrait Workshop in Taos October 11, 7:00pm, Interwoven Illuminations I, An Evening of Art and Poetry at the Rane Gallery Just follow any of the links for more information or pass this along to a friend! Thanks! Monday, September 29, 2008 Art Break, Art Workshops Suzhou Canal, 32x16, Oil on canvas 32" x 16", Oil on canvas on board I’ve been thinking a lot today that it would be a good moment for a little art. You may recall that I painted a smaller version of this setting in Suzhou, China some time ago as part of the daily painting series. This time its larger and one in a series I’m currently working on entitled Passages. I hope you experience enjoyment from this work! I also wanted to let you know that I have three weekend painting workshops coming up in October: October 10 - 12, Portrait in Taos October 24 - 26, Fundamentals in Berkeley October 31 - November 2, Portrait in Berkeley Just follow any of the links for more information or pass this along to a friend! Thanks! If you are interested in acquiring this painting, send me a note. Thursday, September 04, 2008 September 4, 2008: Red Drop This painting was from a recent workshop. It is one of my favorites. Red Drop 10" x 4", Oil on canvas on board Another small painting that was the basis for this larger work: Red Drop II. Monday, August 18, 2008 October 25, 2008: News from Berkeley, new painting DVD It's finally complete - the instructional painting DVD, that is! Actually, I'm really excited about this video. It took a lot more thought and a lot more time to put it together than anticipated. The result was worth the effort though, as it summarizes much of what I teach in my fundamentals workshops. Here's a short preview: I've taught painting workshops for years and received a lot of feedback from grateful students on how much they learned. In the past year, I put a number of short painting videos on YouTube that have been well received with numerous views, comments and questions. In response to this, I decided it would be useful to put a lot of essential information onto the DVD and make it accessible to more people interested in learning more about painting. If you have ever thought about taking a painting workshop and have hesitated for one reason or another - too far, too much, too many other people 'looking over your shoulder' - than this video can work for you. You can watch it on your time, stop, start and easily locate individual sections which are clearly marked in the menu system designed by Patrick Berkeley. And if you're considering signing up for one of my workshops, this would will a good foundation for a classroom experience. Start dates for the next three day workshops are October 24 and October 31. You can read more about the DVD and purchase it here. I want to thank Scott Stiefvater, Blue Sky Video Production, the videographer who filmed and edited the project. His approach and direction were both excellent and indispensable. And I also want to thank my son, Patrick Berkeley, who worked diligently on all the graphics for this project and is now working even harder on my new website! He is available for website design work and you can be in touch with him at Patrick Berkeley. Tuesday, January 01, 2008 A Berkeley Daily: Full Moon II 36" x 36", Oil on canvas Always something special about a full moon. I wanted to celebrate the new year with a new painting and a new format and decided to do so with this first painting in a series of medium scale works. It has been a while since my last posting. The last quarter was a busy one for me with portrait commissions, workshops in Taos and Berkeley and art events. I have a lot planned for the new year. As you probably noticed, I've moved away from the daily paintings as I want to explore new ideas in varying sizes, like this Full Moon II painting, which is based on one of the smaller daily paintings. I will continue to post more work and notes about it in future emails. For the new year, I've updated the web site to make it easier to let you know about upcoming events and workshops as well as available paintings and prints as well as new videos. I welcome your comments on the new site. Wishing you the best in the new year. If you are interested in acquiring this painting, send me a note. Monday, September 10, 2007 A Berkeley Daily: Portrait of Shirley II 8" x 10", Oil on canvas on board, commission The second of three different portraits of Shirley. I've been busy preparing for leading a number of painting workshops coming up soon. The next one is scheduled for the first week October in Taos at the Taos Art School. If you know someone who would enjoy spending a week in Taos working on portrait painting, please have them be in touch. Sunday, August 26, 2007 A Berkeley Daily: Shadowy Bridge, Guatemala 10" x 8", Oil on canvas on board, Inquire. A few wires, a couple of boards, a lot of air and the long shadow of the legs. If you are interested in acquiring this painting, send me a note. Thursday, August 23, 2007 A Berkeley Daily: Hollow Tree, Guatemala 10" x 8", Oil on canvas on board, Inquire. My daughter Emily brought me to this hot spring surrounded by hollow trees in Guatemala where she is working for the Peace Corps. I’m happy to know that we can be of benefit to other people by what we do - like Emily’s work in the Peace Corps. I wish for more of this. Read more about Emily. If you are interested in acquiring this painting, send me a note. A Berkeley Daily: Aquatic Park 4" x 5", Oil on canvas on board, Inquire. From an early morning visit to a park close to the studio in Berkeley. If you are interested in acquiring this painting, send me a note. Sunday, August 12, 2007 A Berkeley Daily: Portrait 10" x 8", Oil on canvas on board, commission From blank to portrait of Shirley - fun what can be done with a little bit of oil paint and a canvas. This commission had an interesting twist: it is the first of three different portraits, one for each of her children. Wonderful idea Shirley! Saturday, August 11, 2007 A Berkeley Daily: Background 10" x 8", Oil on canvas on board, commission A little background makes a big difference. Friday, August 10, 2007 A Berkeley Daily: Details 10" x 8", Oil on canvas on board, commission I seem to recall some phrase about details and a character from another realm that resides there. Thursday, August 09, 2007 A Berkeley Daily: Fill 10" x 8", Oil on canvas on board, commission The subject begins to emerge. Wednesday, August 08, 2007 A Berkeley Daily: Build 10" x 8", Oil on canvas on board, commission Build the structure - a little like sculpting. Tuesday, August 07, 2007 A Berkeley Daily: Wash 10" x 8", Oil on canvas on board, commission One of the best things about working with oil paint is its latitude of application: even works like watercolor. Monday, August 06, 2007 A Berkeley Daily: Blank 10" x 8", Oil on canvas on board, commission Oh, oh! No paintings for a while and now this! He must be read more.... Wednesday, August 01, 2007 Intermediate Painting Workshop Problem Solving Your Paintings Four Day Painting Workshop with Seamus Berkeley Three Scallions, 4" x 9", Oil on canvas (click image to visit the blog) This 4-day workshop is designed to take you to a new level in your painting. Expand your means of expression by taking another look at composition including setup, placement, measurement and design to achieve a better result in space division, eye pathways and focal points. We will discuss brushwork and color mixing as well. The focus of this workshop will be on increasing your skills and ability to problem-solve your own work. The goal is to empower you to get what you want our of your painting. Seamus has a way of clearly expressing his in-depth knowledge of the painting process and he makes learning a pleasurable experience. He uses demonstration, discussion and one on one interaction in teaching. This workshop is designed for intermediate students. It is open to artists who have previously attended a Seamus Berkeley workshop or for those who have some familiarity with their medium. Note: Seamus works in oils and instruction will focus on this medium although the workshop is open to students who work in other media. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Seamus Berkeley has taught drawing, fundamentals of painting and portraiture classes and workshops for over 20 years in a number of places including the Taos Institute of Arts and at the University of New Mexico and his studios in Berkeley, California and Taos, New Mexico. He is a commissioned artist whose fine art works are owned, respected and enjoyed by collectors worldwide. Seamus has won regional and national awards, including Best Portrait at the Oil Painters of America. He is the founder and past-president of the Taos Society of Portrait Artists and a member of the Oil Painters of America. His work has been featured in such publications as Southwest Art, Information Warehouse, The Taos News, Art-Talk and The Trail-Gazette. His work has been exhibited at the Rane Gallery in Taos, New Mexico and the Tennyson Gallery in Denver, Colorado. Visit his website at www.seamusberkeley.com. LOCATION: Studio 40, 933 Parker Street between 7th & 8th Streets in Berkeley, California. DATE: Thursday, October 25 through Sunday, October 28, 2007 FEE: $495 plus $30 Models fee; Register before September 25 for $445; Last date for registration: October 11, 2007 Class size limited to 10 students To obtain further information (supply list, map, lodging, etc) and to register, please contact Sally Stewart at 510-235-1121 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 Intermediate Portrait Painting Working with the Model A Four Day Portrait Painting Workshop with Seamus Berkeley Portrait of Ashley, 7" x 5", Oil on canvas (click image for video) This four-day workshop is designed to enhance your ability to capture the presence of the individual before you on canvas. What is involved in posing the model to allow the presence of the person to be most seen? Seamus will begin with how to set up the pose to make best use of existing light, angles, and the position of the head to the body. How to work with the individual to allow the character to emerge. He will cover color mixing focusing on skin tones and use of measurement in seeing facial features and developing a central point of focus around which you will develop the portrait. The ultimate goal is to empower you to look at the painting process with a quiet mind thereby increasing your intuitive skills and your ability to work with the model. Discussion will also cover how to evaluate your own work. From the very first class meeting, you will work from life with models in the studio. Although the idea of portrait-painting may seem daunting, the principles of portraiture are identical to the principles that underlie all types of painting. Simply stated, in order to paint, an artist must be able to see. In this workshop, Seamus will show you how to break down a complex image into simple, easy-to-see elements that you can translate onto canvas. One important aspect for the workshop is to have fun! Seamus will demonstrate his own successful techniques for creating portraits that accurately convey both the appearance and the character of the model. This workshop is designed for intermediate students. It is open to artists who have previously attended a workshop with Seamus or for those who have some familiarity with their medium and portrait painting. Note: Seamus works in oils and instruction will focus on this medium, although the workshop is open to students who work in other media including acrylic ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Seamus Berkeley has taught drawing, fundamentals of painting and portraiture classes and workshops for over 20 years in a number of places including the Taos Institute of Arts and at the University of New Mexico and his studios in Berkeley, California and Taos, New Mexico. He is a commissioned artist whose fine art works are owned, respected and enjoyed by collectors worldwide. Seamus has won regional and national awards, including Best Portrait at the Oil Painters of America show in 2000. He is the founder and past-president of the Taos Society of Portrait Artists and a member of the Oil Painters of America. His work has been featured in such publications as Southwest Art, Information Warehouse, The Taos News, Art-Talk and The Trail-Gazette. His work has been exhibited at the Rane Gallery in Taos, New Mexico and the Tennyson Gallery in Denver, Colorado. Visit his website at www.seamusberkeley.com. LOCATION: Studio 40, 933 Parker Street between 7th & 8th Streets in Berkeley, California. DATE: Thursday, November 1 through Sunday, November 4, 2007 FEE: $495 plus $30 Models fee; Register before October 1 for $445 plus model fee; Last date for registration: October 18, 2007 Class size limited to 10 students To obtain further information (supply list, map, lodging, etc) and to register, please contact Sally Stewart at 510-235-1121. Saturday, July 14, 2007 A Berkeley Daily: Tangents 6" x 4", Oil on canvas on board, Inquire. Another painting of a still life arrangement from a recent workshop at my studio in Berkeley. If you are interested in acquiring this painting, send me a note. Thursday, July 12, 2007 A Berkeley Daily: Three Scallions 4" x 9", Oil on canvas on board, Sold Painting of a still life arrangement from the recent painting fundamentals workshop at my studio in Berkeley. Tuesday, July 10, 2007 A Berkeley Daily: Three Lemons 12" x 5.25", Oil on canvas on board, Inquire. What to do with three lemons? Make a painting. Last one (I think) in this series of larger framed paintings. If you are interested in acquiring this painting, send me a note. Monday, July 09, 2007 A Berkeley Daily: Purple, Green, Apple 11" x 6.25", Oil on canvas on board Some fun with fabric and fruit. One more in a series of larger paintings framed in a shadow box. Missed getting out paintings recently - busy with the portrait and fundamentals workshops and a few portrait commissions. More paintings on the way! If you are interested in acquiring this painting, send me a note. Monday, June 25, 2007 A Berkeley Daily: Three Onions 11.25" x 6.25", Oil on canvas on board Three onions painted with a knife - painting knife that is! Another in a series of larger paintings framed in a shadow box. Second workshop this week: Fundamentals of Painting. If you are interested in acquiring this painting, send me a note. Thursday, June 21, 2007 A Berkeley Daily: Enver 11" x 9.5", Oil on canvas on board A study of my good friend Enver. I'm giving two workshops over the next two weeks: Basics of Portraiture and Fundamentals of Painting. If you are interested in acquiring this painting, send me a note. Wednesday, June 20, 2007 A Berkeley Daily: Lemon Still 11" x 6.5", Oil on canvas on board A lemon on a sill. Another slightly large painting - this one is 11” by 6.5” and framed in a shadow box. I’m giving two workshops over the next two weeks: Basics of Portraiture and Fundamentals of Painting. If you are interested in acquiring this painting, send me a note. Tuesday, June 19, 2007 A Berkeley Daily: Taos Porch 7.5" x 10", Oil on canvas on board, Sold A scene near my studio in Taos. I’ve decided to vary the size of the paintings a bit (along with the price) just to keep the blog new. This one is 7.5” by 10” and framed in a shadow box . I’m giving two workshops over the next two weeks: Basics of Portraiture and Fundamentals of Painting. Monday, June 18, 2007 A Berkeley Daily: Tree, Sunset, Guatemala 6" x 4", Oil on canvas on board, Sold What is it about the earth turning away from the sun that is so fascinating? I will be busy giving two workshops over the next two weeks: Basics of Portraiture and Fundamentals of Painting. Still may get in a painting or two! Thursday, June 14, 2007 A Berkeley Daily: Grey, Red Apple 4" x 8", Oil on canvas on board, Inquire. Color, grey and a mysterious column! If you are interested in acquiring this painting, send me a note. Tuesday, June 12, 2007 A Berkeley Daily: Lamp Shade, Antigua 6" x 4", Oil on canvas on board, Sold After painting this, everywhere I walked all I could see were the shadows. Monday, June 11, 2007 A Berkeley Daily: Near Todos Santos, Guatemala 4.25" x 6.75", Oil on canvas on board, Sold The countryside between Todos Santos and San Martin in Huehuetenango is quite spectacular. Saturday, June 09, 2007 A Berkeley Daily: Bamboo Redwood 6.25" x 3.25", Oil on canvas on board, Inquire. It surprises me that bamboo grows right alongside redwood. This weekend - June 9 and 10 - I'll be exhibiting new work at my studio, along with invited artists Sarah Berkeley, Heather Chou and Johanna Atkinson as part of East Bay Open Studios. If you are in the area, please come, see the art, meet the artists and tour the Sawtooth Building where another twenty-five artists will also be open. If you are interested in acquiring this painting, send me a note. Thursday, June 07, 2007 A Berkeley Daily: Hills, San Geronimo 6" x 4", Oil on canvas on board, Inquire. I love seeing - and painting - the designs in nature. If you are interested in acquiring this painting, send me a note. Wednesday, May 30, 2007 A Berkeley Daily: Herminia, Study, Guatemala 5" x 6.25", Oil on canvas on board A small portrait study of Herminia from San Antinio Huista, Guatemala. The first two weekends of June - 2, 3 and 9, 10 - I'll be exhibiting new work at my studio, along with invited artists Sarah Berkeley, Heather Chou and Johanna Atkinson as part of East Bay Open Studios. If you are in the area, please come, see the art, meet the artists and tour the Sawtooth Building where another twenty-five artists will also be open. If you are interested in acquiring this painting, send me a note. Tuesday, May 29, 2007 A Berkeley Daily: Across the Street, Guatemala 6.25" x 4.25", Oil on canvas on board, Inquire. Geometric abstract? Just across the street looking out my front door in San Antonio Huista, Guatemala. The first two weekends of June - 2, 3 and 9, 10 - I'll be exhibiting new work at my studio, along with invited artists Sarah Berkeley, Heather Chou and Johanna Atkinson as part of East Bay Open Studios. If you are in the area, please come, see the art, meet the artists and tour the Sawtooth Building where another twenty-five artists will also be open. If you are interested in acquiring this painting, send me a note. Friday, May 25, 2007 A Berkeley Daily: Three Jars, Midday, Guatemala 6.75" x 4", Oil on canvas on board, Sold The same subject in earlier in the day: subtle and fascinating differences. Thursday, May 24, 2007 Three Jars, Evening, Guatemala: Painting by Seamus Berkeley 5.5" x 4", Oil on canvas on board, Inquire. They were just hanging like this in the patio of Byron and Emilio. If you are interested in acquiring this painting, send me a note. Wednesday, May 23, 2007 A Berkeley Daily: Mango, Dusk, Guatemala 5" x 4.75", Oil on canvas on board, Inquire. An experiment in painting during the last moments of daylight. If you are interested in acquiring this painting, send me a note. Tuesday, May 22, 2007 A Berkeley Daily: Mango, Afternoon, Guatemala 4" x 6.25", Oil on canvas on board, Inquire. I really enjoyed the colors of those mangoes - this time in afternoon light. If you are interested in acquiring this painting, send me a note. Monday, May 21, 2007 A Berkeley Daily: Mango, Morning, Guatemala 3.5" x 6.25", Oil on canvas on board, Inquire. Surprising amount of color in mangoes, especially early in the morning. If you are interested in acquiring this painting, send me a note. Friday, May 18, 2007 A Berkeley Daily: Red Geranium, Blue Wall, Guatemala 6.25" x 4.5", Oil on canvas on board, Sold I noticed a lot of blue paint on the walls in Gautemala. Thursday, May 17, 2007 A Berkeley Daily: Sombrero, Guatemala 4.5" x 6.5", Oil on canvas on board, Sold Yes, this is right-side up. The light was most fascinating as it was reflecting off the street just outside the door. Wednesday, May 16, 2007 A Berkeley Daily: Banana Shadow, Guatemala 5" x 3.5", Oil on canvas on board, Sold There is a lot to see in shadows. I've been asked what happened to the daily painting blog over the last month or so. Well, I was on a trip to visit my daughter Emily, who is working there for the Peace Corps (read her blog). Whenever traveling, I always bring my paints and a read more... 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