Figurative Landscape Painting Workshop in France

I'm leading a painting workshop in France June 1 to 7, 2011. This will be a fun and enjoyable learning experience at a fabulous southwest country resort in the Dordogne. We'll be concentrating on tbe figure in a landscape setting in the environs of Le Petit Rousset. We’ll be painting every day while taking time to explore the spectacular surroundings in the southwest of France.

This workshop is being offered through Le Petit Rousset, an the international affiliate of San Francisco Arts & Humanities Seminars. For details about the workshop, please contact the director, Beverly Held, by phone at 415.933.9799, or by email at info@rousset-perigord.org.

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Download the brochure and application form here: Figurative Landscape Painting.

Frida's Front — New Painting for a Frida Kahlo Show in Taos

Frida's Front, Oil on canvas

Earlier this year, Andrea Watson invited me to participate in a group show in Taos, New Mexico. The show is centered on anything Frida Kahlo. Instead of recreating standard images, this show has aims to illuminate tiny details related to her life. For this show, I chose to paint a detail of the Frida Kahlo Museum facace in Coyoacán, Mexico. Orange, blue, green, yellow — lots of color! Fun!

I titled this one Frida's Front.

The show opens this Friday at the J Fine Art Gallery in Taos. Here are the details:

Date:

Friday & Saturday, October 29 & 30, 2010

Time:

6:00 pm — 9:00 pm

Place:

J Fine Art Gallery

221 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte

Taos, New Mexico 87571

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

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

A Berkeley Daily: Hills, San Geronimo

6" x 4", Oil on canvas on board, Inquire.

I love seeing - and painting - the designs in nature.

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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.

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.

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...

A Berkeley Daily: Bougainvillaea, Guatemala

6" x 4", Oil on canvas on board, Inquire.

Bougainvillaea in San Antonio Huista, Guatemala.

From a recent trip to Guatemala.

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A Berkeley Daily: Victoria’s Vase

4" x 5", Oil on canvas on board, Sold

A still life in a landscape setting.

A Berkeley Daily: Progress 05 - 'Point Reyes Lighthouse'

16.5" x 13.5", Oil on canvas on board, Inquire.

Step five. The last touches of a painting can read more...

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