The early stages of a plein air painting of Seneca Lake- Brian Keeler shows you the approach to painitng a large oil on location- to capture the initial impression of an sunset. View the original and others of Keuka and Seneca Lakes by Keeler at the West End Gallery in Corning, NY.

Brian Keeler shows this beginning phase of this 20" x 40" oil painting done along the Susquehanna River in Wilkes-Barre, PA on a beautiful August afternoon. The finished painting will be part of his new exhibit titled "Into the Light" at the Mainstreet Galleries in Kingston, PA. The show opens on September 17 and remains up through October. For info Sally.Casey@MainStreetG.com For more info on Brian Keeler- visit www.briankeeler.com

This small oil painting ( a `4" x 18" oil on panel) was done plein air during the Wayne Plein Air Fest in May of 2022. The work depicts two (sisters- similar architectural designs) of Victorian houses on Bloomingdale Ave in downtown Wayne. Brian Keeler explains about the geometry, the color scheme (a symphony of green hues) and the geometry of the composition. To learn more about the artist and view this finished work- visit www.briankeeler.com

This oil painting ( 10" x 36" oil on linen) was done plein air along the Susquehanna River at Sugar Run, PA- just down river from Wyalusing during the Summer Solstice- June 2022. Keeler painted this while participating in the festival he helped organize- The Susquehanna Summer Solstice Fest- held at French Azilum and with other events such as the final exhibit held in Wyalusing at the Blue Heron Gallery. The painting was donated to a fund raising auction to benefit the Towanda Public Library- in September of 2022. If you'd like to bid on this work and help a worthy cause contact the artist at bkeeler@epix.net. The finished work can be viewed at www.briankeeler.com in the gallery under river paintings.

During the first Susquehanna Summer Solstice Fest- (June 14-19, 2022) there was a day designated for the 19 participating artists to paint in the town of Towanda. Brian Keeler chose this view of Third Street with a Victorian house featured. This a small oil on panel- 14" x18." View this and other works on www.briankeeler.com To learn more about the fest (SSSF) visit www.susquehannasolsticefest.com

Keeler shows you a plein air painting at the end of the first session at view overlooking the Susquehanna River near Wyalusing, PA. The motif was aumented by beautiful clouds creating a wonderful play of light on the valley and mountiains. He endeavored to create a corresponding rhythm between the winding river and the composition of the clouds. To view more work and to veiw this finished piece visit www.briankeeler.com

Brian Keeler paints the historic architecture- in this case a wonderful Victorian house on the corner of Warrington and 49th Streets in West Philadelphia, PA. The painting was done as part of the Wayne Plein Air Fest in Wayne, PA in May of 2022. The show of over 250 paintings by 31 artists from throughout the US is on view at the Wayne Arts Center until the end of June 22. To view other works by Brian Keeler visit www.briankeeler.com or www.northstarartgallery.com

In this video, artist Brian Keeler shows you the final stages of a plein air painting done along the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. This 14" x 18" oil on panel was done during the Wayne Plein Air Arts Festival in nearby Wayne, PA. The exhibit of works by 31 artists from across the country will be on view at the galleries in the Wayne Arts Center until June 25,2022. for info- https://www.wayneart.org

At the end of the first session of a plein painting- Brian Keeler shares here his approach to painting the diffuse light of an April evening over Keuka Lake in upstate New York. This sunset depiction was painted on Coryell Road on the east side of the lake. Working on a 24" x 40" oil on panel Keeler blocks in the basic composition, establishes the values and makes an impression of the color. This painting when finished will be part of his new show at the West End Gallery in Corning, NY opening on May 6th and running to June 9th. For info contact the gallery: info@westendgallery.net or (607) 936-2011‬. View more of Keeler's work of the Finger Lakes and other themes at www.briankeeler.com

Susquehanna Solstice Fest June 17, 2022 - June 19, 2022 www.susquehannasolstice.com The Susquehanna Solstice Fest is a unique celebration of the arts coupled with environmental advocacy and an appreciation for the region's remarkable history. This event is to be held on the beautiful and historic river plain at French Azilum, -between Towanda and Wyalusing, in Bradford County., PA.- The weekend will combine a plein air art event, weekend-long music performances, open jams and lessons, dance instruction and social dancing, a river sojourn with a kayak and canoe trip, children's art activities, presentations by historians and environmental experts, and tours of the historic site and grounds. The music for the fest happens from Friday to Sunday. For more info- contact Brian Keeler at bkeeler@epix.net or view the website www.susquehannasolstice.com

In this video of a plein air painting you will see the view Brian Keeler was depiciting in his 10" x 36" oil on linen. Painted on a Sunday morning, April 10, 2022 this video shows the early stage of an oil based on direct observation.

In mid-April, on a beautiful morning I got up before sunrise to paint at the Nubble Lighthouse in York, Maine. The sun came up right between the tower and the caretakers house. It was not unlike a scene of the sunrising at Stonehenge in England or at Chichenitza in the Yucatan. The rising sun with brilliant light reflecting on rocks and water are all wonderful to paint. View other works of coastal Maine by Brian Keeler at the Argosy Gallery in Bar Harbor Maine or at his studio- The North Star Art Gallery in Ithaca, NY. www.northstarartgallery.com

Painting a plein air along the Searsburg Road near Valois, NY- Brian Keeler shows you this on-site oil painting depicting an early April evening view looking west over Seneca Lake. The painting is on a 26" x 30" linen that had been primed and toned. Keeler's work of Seneca and Keuka Lakes is shown exculsively at the West End Gallery in Corning, NY. His upcoming show there (with Treacey Zeigler) will open on May 6th, 2022 and runs through June 9th. https://www.westendgallery.net

Plein air painting in February- to capture the last light over a snow-covered landscape north of Ithaca, NY just off of Glenwood Heights Road. Brian Keeler shows you the first assesment done in oil on a frigid but beautiful afternoon. You may view the finished work on his website, www.briankeeler.com. The North Star Art Gallery in Ithaca is featuring a collection of winter landscapes by Keeler. Check out this show and other activiities at www.northstarartgallery.com

This plein air oil was begun on a beautiful sun-drenched January afternoon just outside of Brooktondale, NY. The artists portrayal of the late afternoon light on rural landscape with snow covered fields is the subject here. This painting fits in with the current exhibit at the North Star Art Gallery in Ithaca of winter scenes. www.northstarartgallery.com

In this video Brian Keeler explains about the set up of two different palettes for painting the flesh tones in a portrait or figure painting. He starts off by explaining about the system and arrangement used by Dan Greene. Then he shows his own palette arrangement. Also shown here is a demo of the beginning of one of his own multi-figure paintings based on a biblical theme- The Judgement of Solomon. Concluding with a talk about using cool color in the skin tone. The new book, titled; " Light on the Figure- Aspects of Painting People", by Brian Keeler will be available in the spring of 2022. Www.briankeeler.com Also view: www.northstarartgallery.com

Brian Keeler demonstrates how to navigate the color sphere and color wheel. The color sphere is a concept introduced by Johannes Itten in his book "The Elements of Color." Keeler also uses this concept in his book, "Dramatic Color in the Landscape." Here in this video, Keeler shows two examples of how to construct the wheel while using two opposites on the color wheel. In the first he uses the blue/orange complements and then the yellow/violet oppositions. The demonstration is with oil paint but any paint medium will work, if you care to try this on your own. To order his book or any of his full length art instructional videos visit www.briankeeler.com or www.northstarartgallery.com

As the fading October Light creates beautiful drama on the Atlantic Coastal scene in southern Maine- Brian Keeler lays in the early stages of a plein air oil painting. The Nubble Light House near York, Maine is the subject for this 26" x 30" oil painting, Keeler's paintings of Maine are represented at the Argosy Gallery in Bar Harbor, Maine. For more info- www.briankeeler.com

A painting workshop recap is shown here in this video taken at the North Star Art Gallery in Ithaca, NY in mid-November of 2021. Brian Keeler talks about his demonstration oil painting, a depiction of a nearby barn and landscape on Turkey Hill and then the students talk about thier work. To learn more www.northstarartgallery.co or www.briankeeler.com

The beautiful view over Homet's Ferry, PA is the inspiration for this painting done plein air by Brian Keeler in early November. The light aftern the sun has just gone down over the distant mountains is the main element here along with the topography. Learn more about Keeler's art at www.briankeeler.com To see the original paintings, visit the galleries where he shows his art- Then North Star Art Gallery in Ithaca, NY, The West End Gallery in Corning, NY, the Argosy Gallery in Bar Harbor, Maine and his studio gallery in Wyalusing, PA.

Painting a small oil of the beautiful lake at Cooperstown, NY, Brian Keeler shows the final stages of the first session. Otsego Lake is the source of the Susquehanna River, which gives this locale special significance to Keeler as he has painted many versions of this river. To learn more about these paintings visit his website, www.briankeeler.com His studio in Wyalusing, PA features many beautful paintings of the Susquehanna and surrounding towns and landscapes.

How to know when you're finsihed with an oil painting. When do we stop? Well, it is somwhat subjective or intuitional. In this video Brian shares some items to go over as check list. Shown here, Brian Keeler does some finishing touches on this 40" x 40" Oil painting of a mythological theme. The painting, titled "Ulysses and the Incredible Levitating Rowboat" is a parody or light-hearted romp with the theme from Homer. The painting is part of the current exhibit at the North Star Art Gallery in Ithaca, NY. Learn more about this show at www.northstarartgallery.com

Brian Keeler shares here a painting done from a rock outcropping across a channel from the Nubble Light house on the Atlantic coastline in York, Maine. Some fishermen have been included so the work becomes a plein air figurative work too. Brian Keeler's paintings of Maine and New England are represented at the Argosy Gallery in Bar Harbor, Maine. To learn more about Keeler's art visit www.briankeeler.com

Brian Keeler shows you his plein air oil painting done on a spectacularly beautiful day in mid- October over the fishing village of Stonington, Maine. Keeler explains about his inspiration and concerns with this 26" x 30" oil on linen. Keeler's paintings of Maine are represented by the Argosy Gallery, located in downton Bar Harbor, Maine. To learn more about Keeler's work visit www.briankeeler.com or www.northstarartgallery.com

A short video of the final stages of this alla prima (one sitting) portrait. The subject, Ike Thomas posed in the studio of Brian Keeler, at the North Star Art Gallery in Ithaca, NY. For more info visit www.northstarartgallery.com or www.briankeeler.com

Mythology at the North Star Art Gallery- In this video Brian Keeler gives a tour of the current show (Nov-Dec 2021) while discussing the work with Warren Greenwood, the art critic and writer for the Ithaca Times. Several of Keeler's new works are discussed, including "The Hemlock Cup" which is reimagining of the painting by Jacques Louis Davide. To learn more, visit www.northstarartgallery.com or www.briankeeler.com

In this video you'll see artist Brian Keeler near the end of the first session of plein air oil painting. He is set up in a beautiful spot not far from Mehoopany, PA at a place called Sugar Hollow. He invents some field hands ( or recalls them from memory as he had just observed this) in the process of loading bales of hay on a wagon. To learn more about the artists and his work or see about ordering full length instructional videos, visit www.briankeeler.com or www.northstarartgallery.com

A nocturne or transitional plein air landscape- depicting the pond on the grounds of the North Star Art Gallery in Ithaca. The work was conceived as nocturne and started as the sun was casting the last rays of a spring day. Th is work would be study to inform an subsequent allegorical work using the same scene. To learn more about the artist and his work, visit www.briankeeler.com or www.northstarartgallery.com

Spring Evening Light- Keuka. A plein air painting in the early stages as Brian Keeler explains about the process of portraying the beauty of light. This oil now finished may viewed with others of the lake on his website, www.briankeeler.com. Look for his recent paintings of Keuka and Seneca at the West End Gallery in Corning, NY a new show will open in November and go through January. To learn more about painting the Finger Lakes en plein air treat yourself to a full length instructional video-"Painting the Finger Lakes Plein Air." It is available as an instant download for only $44.50 or as a DVD For $48.50. Order the download here- https://vimeo.com/ondemand/299678?1&ref=fb-share&fbclid=IwAR0XIlw-RwzTdD8aGvkyjP9x_qoQuJo-PVPGUhx5L3iOOK6Uw7LxeoY7mQM

This video presents the final stage of a large paintng of ancient history- "The Death of Socrates." Brian Keeler explains about some of the aspects of using color to help express the volumetric nature of the human form. The accompanying red chalk drawings are also discussed. To learn more about this painting- check out the blog essay here at this link: https://www.keelernorthstarstudio.com/post/a-socratic-journey-a-socratic-method Also visit www.briankeeler.com for info on full-lenght videos and to view other examples of his art.