Seamus Berkeley
@seamusberkeley@seamusberkeley.com
Seamus Berkeley has been creating paintings, photographs and prints in a variety of genres for decades. Dublin-born, Berkeley lives in Taos, New Mexico and travels extensively for inspiration for his paintings and photographic images.His paintings and images are extensively collected, both nationally and internationally, most of which is commissioned fine art paintings. He uses oils as his primary painting medium, focusing on a variety of subjects in a representational impressionistic style and digital camera and phone for his exploration of the natural world.
What motivates him to create artwork is that serve as reminders to the viewer of our existence in and as part of nature. The primary goal is to make artwork that reflects his personal experience of memorable moments of being alive. Artwork has the potential to evoke a similar memorable experience for the viewer.
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Want to Find Some Balance Amidst Chaos?
Many of us are disturbed by events unfolding in the world: climate change, democracy under attack, illegal deportations, war and rumors of war. These events can all weigh on our minds and hearts and lead to despair, disillusionment, and hopelessness. While it’s important to pay attention to what is happening, it’s equally important to find…
Unlocking New Perspectives: Online Art Coaching Sessions!
I’ve noticed that building something new often takes longer than anticipated! As John Lennon said (or at least it’s often attributed to him) “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans”. This has certainly been true since my last message about new things on horizon! Some good news: something new is…
Art, Joy and Activism
My intention for the artwork that I create has always been to bring paintings into the world that may evoke joy when you view them. Whether it is a landscape, still life, or portrait, many of you have told me that they you do indeed experience joy through seeing the artwork in your homes. While this has been fulfilling,…
Interview with Jeff Jaeckle: Susan Cain on Celebrating Introverts
In this post: Jack Jaeckle: So we’ve been talking a lot about perception, visual perception, who was seeing, what is seeing, and today we’re going to talk a little bit more about the identities and personalities of the seers, and we’re starting with introverts and introversion. Not everyone knows what those terms mean, so I…
Behind the Painting: Constructing a Support
The question people most frequently ask about any of my paintings is, “How long did it take you to do that”? This video is a partial answer to that question. When you go to a museum or a gallery, or when you stop into my studio or you see an image of my work online,…
Young Man on a Boat Portrait Painting Time Lapse Video Part 4
Part four and last in a series of time lapse videos of a portrait painting Young Man on a Boat. Video showing how final details are added to the portrait oil painting. This portrait was a complex composition because it had a variety of materials including water, wood, and chrome-plated metal, so the completion required…
Interview with Jeff Jaeckle: Choosing Taos, New Mexico as an Artist Haven
One in a series of biographical video interviews with Jeff Jaeckle. This short video responds to the question of the choice to make Taos, New Mexico a base for an artist to live and work. Jeff Jaeckle: Why Taos? Obviously, Taos has a long history of that [art colony] with Taos Society of Artists and…
Young Man on a Boat Portrait Painting Time Lapse Video Part 3
Part three in a series of time lapse videos of a portrait painting Young Man on a Boat. Further development of this portrait painting commission of a young man on a boat. This segment shows building the background and details of the boat using a painting knife. Music by penguinmusic, Elegant Calming Hip-Hop, on Pixabay.
‘Here Comes the Sun’ Time Lapse Oil Painting Study
Time lapse of an oil painting study of the sun rising above the Colorado River in Utah viewed from Hite Overlook. Painting this small version aids in working out aspects of the painting, such as color and composition, that become guides for the final artwork. More ‘how to’ painting videos planned. What topic would you…