Ever find yourself finishing a painting and realizing it doesn’t look the way you’d like it to look? In this workshop we’ll concentrate on the most important practice for getting the painting you want: seeing clearly.
The workshop will include demonstration, as well as group and individual instruction.
A few more spaces left in this March weekend painting workshop. We’ll be enjoying art and the beauty of the area. Read more and register online: Seamus Berkeley: Mendocino Art Center Workshop: Seeing the Dark!
Continuing from the last series, students will be exploring the use of color instructed by Seamus Berkeley. Areas of exploration will include color mixing, color value and paint application. In this 3-month Saturday morning class we will paint from life, primarily… Read More »Painting Classes: Exploring Color, Saturdays 10 to 1
In this five day workshop we will be practicing seeing the uniqueness of the sitter and exploring the practical methods and techniques involved in conveying our seeing onto the canvas. The workshop will include demonstration, as well as group and… Read More »Portrait Workshop at the Mendocino Art Center
Teaching
In this comprehensive instructional video, Seamus Berkeley shares with you his in depth knowledge of oil painting–from tools and materials through a complete painting demonstration. Using his excellent teaching skills, Seamus conveys in a clear and concise manner practical steps and technical information that will help you attain repeatable results and freedom to express your creative vision.
In this comprehensive instructional video, Seamus Berkeley shares with you his in depth knowledge of oil painting–from tools and materials through a complete painting demonstration. Using his excellent teaching skills, Seamus conveys in a clear and concise manner practical steps and technical information that will help you attain repeatable results and freedom to express your creative vision.
“I really enjoyed your teaching style. You have a gift. Thank you so much for sharing.” –Marcia, workshop attendee
“Factual problem solving approach. The fact that I had never mixed oil paints before didn’t trouble Seamus, he just taught me how to do it.” –Robert, portrait workshop attendee
“Seamus has incredible ability to teach. He explains it, demonstrates it and, if need be, will help you with a difficult part of your paintings.” –Mary, workshop attendee at the Taos Institute of Arts
Seamus has instructed and lectured at numerous venues including Eagle Rock School, Estes Park, CO; University of New Mexico, Taos, NM; Waring School, Beverly, MA; and his own studios in Taos, NM and Berkeley, CA.
Students and educators will find the clear organization and easy access to specific information particularly useful. Topics covered include:
Tools including brushes, knives, thinner and easel
Paint and Palette including organization, mixing, paints and cleaning
Canvas Preparation including support and preparation
Painting Demonstration including wash-in, build and finish
Video Production: Scott Stiefvater, Blue Sky Video Production
