Brian Keeler applies the finishing touches to an oil painting depicting the Susquehanna River valley - from the overlook at French Azilum. This video shows Keeler painting this work in his studio in Ithaca, NY, which was begun as plein air. This video is one section of a full-length DVD on painting the Susquehanna from various locations. Consider purchasing the DVD to go more in depth to study with Keeler. Www.briankeeler.com The music in the background is Keeler's combo, Zingology playing Swing Gitane- with Brian Earle on clarinet.

Brian Keeler paints the final passages of a plein air oil painting over the Susquehanna River as it passes through the valley at French Azilum near Wyaluising, PA. Keeler is the founder and artistic director of the Susquehanna Summer Solstice Fest, a music and art celebration at French Azilum historic site, happening each June around the Solstice. In 2025 it will occur from June 16-22. Thirty artists, and dozens of musicians convene for a week of performances, demos and exhibits. https://www.susquehannasolstice.com Keeler has a full-length instructional video on painting the Susquehanna RIver. View it and others at www.briankeeler.com

Brian Keeler sketches from the marvel statue of 1694 by Domenico Guidi in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. Working in charcoal on toned paper he studies this mythological figurative work. Correction in Keeler's commentary (In the video) he states that Guidi was thought to be a contemporary of Caravaggio- Guidi actually lived at the end of the 17th century and the painter was active around the turn of 16th century into the early 1600's. And Piero di Cosimo was the artist who did an oil of this theme of Andromeda, not Cosimo Rosseli. To see more of Keeler's drawings, he has a section in his website devoted to these; www,briankeeler. And for figure drawing and painting, his recent book, Light on the Figure is a 172 page compendium of his career painting and drawing people in many contexts; genre scenes, allegory, portrait, the nude and more. You may order this beautiful book from the website or email zingologyjazz@gmail,com

Brian Keeler draws a study in charcoal from a masterpiece of figurative sculpture, a marble by the 19th century French artist, Jean Baptiste Carpeaux. The five-figure sculptural ensemble is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art In New York City. To read an essay Keeler penned on this artist, go to this link- https://www.keelernorthstarstudio.com/post/drawing-inspiration-the-sculpted-forms-of-carpeaux-and-others To view other works, drawings and paintings by Brian Keeler - www.briankeeler.com

Near Hammondsport, NY- Brian Keeler shows the beginning of a plein air oil painting. Working on an 18" x 48 panel with linen attached Keeler shows the drawing stage done in a burnt siena hue. The linen panel has been toned with neutral grey acrylic prior to the session. TO learn more about Keeler's instructional books, "Light on Figure" and Dramatic Color in the Landscape" or his exhibits view his website. Brian's original paintings of Keuka and Seneca Lakes are available at the West End Gallery in Corning, NY. www.briankeeler.com or www.northstarartgallery.com

Brian Keeler's gypsy swing combo, Zingology, plays an original blues tune, called the "Zing Jump Blues". They're shown here playing a gig at Hopshire Brewery just east of Ithaca in December of 2024. Joanna Green sings the vocals here and is featured on violin. The lyrics and tune composed by Brian Keeler. Others shown here include, Dave Richman on guitar, Dennis James on accordion, Brian Earle on Clarinet, Ted Caldwell on upright bass and Greg Ezra on drums. Learn more about the group based in Ithaca, NY at www.zingology,net

Brian Keeler shows the final touches of an 18" x 48" oil on linen panel of Stonington, ME. He started this painting on location, en plein air on a beautiful day in October. View his work at www.briankeeler.com

Brian Keeler does a sketch from the painting by Bouguereaus's "Homer and His Guide". which was part of the Impressionist show at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. To read an essay by Keeler about the show - go to this link- https://www.keelernorthstarstudio.com/post/impression-of-the-impressionist-the-national-gallery-of-art-show-in-washington-dc

Brian Keeler shares his progress on a plein air oil painting over Keuka Lake in upstate New York. This painting, after the first session represents about 4 hours work at this point. View his original paintings of Keuka and Seneca Lakes at the West End Gallery in Corning, NY. https://www.westendgallery.net Or view his work on his website at www.briankeeler.com

The Ithaca, NY based gypsys swing combo plays "I Can't Give You Anything but Love." They are shown here in the home of the guitarist, Brian Keeler - the North Star Art Gallery is located here in nearby space. Check out the website for gigs and other info- videos, CD's and interviews. www.zingology.net

Brian Keeler shares the final touches on a one-sitting plein air painting at Acadia National Park in Maine. This 18"x 20" oil on linen panel was done on a beautiful afternoon in late October near a point on the coast called Thunder Hole. The afternoon light, surf, atmosphere and the dynamic and geometric structure of the craggy rocks were the elements being portrayed here. View other works of Maine on Keeler's website, www.briankeeler.com

In this video, Brian Keeler recaps the drawing stage of a large ( 18" x 48") plein air oil depicting an October view over the coastal village of Stonington, ME. He is working on a prepared panel, which is Belgian linen in the smooth portrait weave that has been glued to a 1/8" hardboard panel. The panel has been toned with a thinned out wash- a coat of Burnt Siena acrylic. To learn more about Keeler's paintings of Maine and other subjects visit; www.briankeeler.com

Brian Keeler paints an impression in oil of an evening view from Deer Isle, ME in late October. Working on 26" x 30" linen on panel Keeler composes the view with beautiful light and glint on the water.

The beauty and drama of mid-October light in Ithaca, NY is the subject of the painting in this video. Brian Keeler gives a recap of his plein air painting over Cayuga Lake on Glenwood Heights Road just north of Ithaca. The late afternoon light on this landscape is motif for this oil painting. Keeler's paintings of Ithaca, Cayuga Lake and other themes are available at the North Star Art Gallery- just east of Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. www.northstarartgallery.com View more of Keeler's work on his website- www.briankeeler.com

Brian Keeler shares the process of plein air painting, a large oil, 18" x 48 on linen panel, of the Susquehanna RIver. This work done a beautiful and calm October evening portrays Question Mark Island, which is the curving island just upstream from Wyalusing, PA. and visible from the Wyalusing Rocks overlook.

Brian Keeler paints a wonderful view- a landscape near Stowell, PA in Wyoming County, PA. To learn more about Keeler's art, his shows, classes and books- go to www.briankeeler.com

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 This painting available at the North Star Art Gallery in Ithaca, NY. www.northstarartgallery.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.