New Show: 'Plenty Hidden"

2009-12-08T19:11:00.000-08:00

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

2009-05-26T00:28:00.001-07:00

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


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JAM - The Stimulus Package

2009-04-22T22:01:00.000-07:00

An invitation to a special event in Taos, NM on April 30, 2009. Here’s The Full Invitation

January 1, 2009: New Year, New Light and Video

2009-01-01T14:19:00.000-08:00

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

December 11, 2008: New Paintings, Open Studios and Painting Demonstration

2008-12-11T20:01:00.000-08:00


	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

Berkeley Open Studios 2008

2008-12-10T18:03:00.000-08:00

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.

New Website

2008-11-16T22:51:00.000-08:00

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

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.

October 8, 2008: A Still Life, Taos Happenings

2008-10-08T02:04:00.000-07:00

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!

Art Break, Art Workshops

2008-09-29T23:01:00.000-07:00

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.

September 4, 2008: Red Drop

2008-09-04T06:33:00.000-07:00

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.

October 25, 2008: News from Berkeley, new painting DVD

2008-08-18T22:41:00.000-07:00

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.

A Berkeley Daily: Full Moon II

2008-01-01T23:59:00.000-08:00

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.

A Berkeley Daily: Portrait of Shirley II

2007-09-10T23:08:00.001-07:00

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.

A Berkeley Daily: Shadowy Bridge, Guatemala

2007-08-26T17:24:00.001-07:00

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.

A Berkeley Daily: Hollow Tree, Guatemala

2007-08-23T18:46:00.001-07:00

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

2007-08-23T01:53:00.001-07:00

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.

A Berkeley Daily: Portrait

2007-08-12T23:48:00.001-07:00