Brian Keeler applies the finishing touches to nocturne painting. The scene depicted here is a view of Church Street in his hometown, Wyalusing, PA. The main featrure here is the Methodist Church. The work was begun plein air and finished outside too working directly from the motif. Look for examples of his work and learn about exhibits and other events at www.briankeeler.com or www.northstarartgallery.com

Brian Keeler applies the finishing touches to a 30" x 36" oil on linen painting of Seneca Lake- near Hector, NY.

Brian Keeler applies the finishing touches to a large oil painting, on linen panel, 36" x44." In this video he shows us a series of plein air and studio works all of the Susquehanna River valley in northeastern Pennsylvania. View the works shown here - with sizes and prices on his website- www.briankeeler.com or visit www.northstarartgallery.com

Brian Keeler avails himself of a masterpiece in marble, a figurative ensemble of Ariadne and Bacchus- an 1894 work by Jules Dalou. Keeler sketches at the Clark Institute in Williamstown, MA from this work to understand and appreciate the rhythm and forms of this three-figure ensemble based on classic mythology.

Brian Keeler show us a garden-themed plein air painting. Using two bronze statues of nymphs from his patio in Ithaca, NY, he paints the scene and captures the fleeting morning light of July. In this video the perspective, composition and light are explained. www.briankeeler.com

Zingology Combo played for a Sunset Cruise on board The Teal on Cayuga Lake on August 7th 2024. In this video they play "What is this Thing Called Love" with Joanna Green singing. The quartet version of the combo included Wayne Gottlieb on vocals and guitar, Brian Keeler on guitar, Brian Earle on vocals and clarinet and Joanna Green on vocals and violin. www.zingology.net

Anthony Di Renzo, professor of writing at Ithaca College reads from his recent book, Pasquinades at the North Star Fine Art on the Commons in Ithaca, NY. Here he selects a chapter on the famous Trevi Fountain and the delights of eating gelato. His reading is paired with a painting of Brian Keeler's of the Trevi Fountain. His talk on July 20, 2024 coincidied with an exhibit of Keeler's paintings of Rome and Italy, www.northstarfineartgallery.com www.briankeeler.com

Anthony Di Renzo reads an essay from his book, "Pasquinades" at the North Star Fine Art on the Commons in Ithaca, NY on July 20.2024. This chapter from his book is about Campo De'Fiore, the famous piazza and flower market in the center of Rome with the statue of Giordano Bruno, the martyred free thinker. Di Renzo's reading coincided with an exhibit of Brian Keeler's paintings of Rome and other areas of Italy. www.briankeeler.com www.northstarfineartgallery.com

During the Exhibit of Italian pantings by Brian Keeler at North Star Fine Art- on the Commons in Ithaca, NY- Anthony Di Renzo presented a reading on July 20th, 2024 from his new book, "Pasquinades- Essays from Rome's Famous Talking Statue." www.northstarfineartgallery.com. www.briankeeler.com

Brian Keeler- shows us the final stages of an oil painting depicting the Ponte Sant' Angelo in Rome. This 26" x 30" oil on linen was done for an exhibit at the North Star Fine Art in Ithaca, NY- from July to September of 2024. Learn more at www.northstarfineartgallery.com or www.briankeeler.com

Brian Keeler shares with us his oil painting approach to plein are painting. in this video taped on an evening late in July. This work is on a Masonite panel with fine weave linen glued to it is the surface. Painted on Ball Diamond Road in Hector, NY overlooking Seneca Lake- Keeler establishes the composition, the evening light, the warm hues and the atmosphere in this initial sitting. The painting will be finished in the studio. www.briankeeler.com

Brian Keeler leads us through the North Star Fine Art Gallery which is featuring a show of his paintings, pastels and drawings of Italy and Amsterdam. www.northstarfineartgallery.com www.briankeeler.com

Brian Keeler paints the "Alla prima" or one sitting oil portrait of Towanda, PA resident, MIke Hudyncia at the Susquehanna Summer Solstice Fest at French Azilum. PA.

Brian Keeler paints a portrait in oil at French Azilum historic site near Wyalusing, PA during the Susquehanna Summer Solstice Fest. The model was Victoria Switzer.

A plein air oil painting guy Brian Keeler Dorn during the Susquehanna Summer Solstice Fest near Wyalusing,PA at French Azilum.

Brian Keeler paints a view from Poplar Street in Towanda` during the asuwuehanna Summer Solstice Fest.

Brian Keeler paints a plein air oil painting just outside of Wyalusing, PA, his hometown. This is during the Susquehanna Summer Solstice Fest.

Brian Keeler paints a plein air oil of an historic church at Frenchtown, PA.

Brian Keeler paints an oil en plein air overlooking the Susquehanna and Chemung Rivers (their confluence) at Tioga Point near Athens, PA. This evening view captures the spring sunlight glinting the rivers below and the wonderful atmospherics of the day. The finished painting may be viewed at North Star Fine Art, on the Commons in Ithaca, NY. www.northstarfineartgallery.com www.briankeeler.com

Brian Keeler had the opportunity to interview William Benson on the occasion of his 40 year retrospective at the Constance Saltonstall Foundation- located just east of Ithaca, NY. Bill shares with us his, ideas, techniques, inspirations and background for his paintings in this exhibit. The show goes from May 4- 25, 2024. To learn more visit- https://www.saltonstall.org

Brian Keeler does a recap of his painting demonstration done at the West End Gallery in Corning, NY in front of a group of art enthusiasts and students. The demo on Saturday, May 11.2024 depicts a view of Keuka Lake on Spring afternoon from the Konstantin Frank Winery north of Hammondsporty, NY. Keeler is having a show at the West End Gallery, which also is featuring the work of Treacy Zeigler,. Learn more about the West End Gallery and view the show at: https://www.westendgallery.net

Brian Keeler paints a plein air oil on a beautiful evening near the end of April 2024 near Hector, NY. This vantage overlooking Seneca Lake is on Ball Diamond Road., The painting is 10" x 36" oil on linen showing the sun melting behind the bare trees and wonderful afternoon light on the house and land in the foreground. This work and others will be part of Keeler's new show opening at the West End Gallery in Corning, NY on May 10. Visit the gallery website to lean more- https://www.westendgallery.net or visit Keeler's website to purchase full-length videos, instructional books and view upcoming events. www.briankeeler.com

A recap of at the end of a portrati demo at the North Star Fine Art Gallery on the Commons in Ithaca, NY. Brian Keeler explains about some of his considerations during the process of painting an "Alla Prima" or one-sitting oil portrait. This study of Jeffrey Juran took about an hour and half. It was done for a group of students. www.northstarfineartgallery.com

Brian Keeler applies some of the final touches in this video on an 18" x 48" oil painting. This painting depicts a view overlooking Seneca Lake near Valois, NY. The painting was started as plein air work, followed by a week or so studio sessions. In this video he returns to the motif to observe the scene afresh but at a different time of day. This work will be part of Keeler's upcoming show at the West End Gallery in Corning, NY. That exhbit opens on May 10, 2024 and continues through June 6. For info contact Jesse Gardner at info@westendgallery.net or preview the show at https://www.westendgallery.net.

Brian Keeler sketches from two marble statues at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux.

"Rhapsody in Blue" a still life painting. Brian Keeler applies the final trouches to this 26" x 30" oil on linen. The title is in reference to the composition of George Gershwing of the same name that was first performed in February of 2024- exactly 100 years before this painting. www.briankeeler.com

"Celtic Callings and Atlantic Arias" A tour of the new show of paintings at the North Star Fine Art Gallery on the Commons in Ithaca. Brian Keeler leads us through the new show of painting of Ireland, Scotland, Maine and Massachusetts. www.northstarfineartgallery.com or briankeeler.com

A plein air oil painting - On a clear February Evening at the Marie Antionette Overlook near Wyalusng, PA. Brian Keeler shows the early stage of a plein air oil painting overlooking the Susquehanna River.- above French Azilum historic site is in the valley below - the site of the upcoming Susquehanna Summer Solstice Fest (SSSF) held during June from the 17 to the 24 (2024.) For infor about this music and art event- https://susquehannasolsticefest.com To learn more about Keeler's work- visit www.briankeeler.com or www.northstarfineartgallery.com

Brian Keeler applies some of the final touches to a nocturne oil painting of the overlook at French Azilum, PA. French Azilum is the location for an arts and music festival is held, The week-long event is called the Susquehanna Summer Solstice Fest- now in its third year. This year (2024) the event is from June 17th to the 23rd. https://susquehannasolsticefest.com To learn about Keeler's art, visit; www.briankeeler.com or northstarfineartgallery.com

Brian Keeler shares with you the final stage of a 30" x 34" oil painting of the shoreline just outside of Gloucester, MA near Rockport. The area is called Bass Rocks. This painting will be part of a show at the North Star Fine Art Gallery on the Commons in Ithaca, NY. The exhibit is titled, "Celtic Callings & Atlantic Arias." It will feature paintings of Maine, Massachusetts, Ireland and Scotland. The exhibit opens March 1 and runs through June of 2024. www.northstarfineartgallery.com www.briankeeler.com