Valerie Berkely

The Meeting, Oil Painting

2024

Artist Comments
A forest, painted in deep brown, creates a mysterious atmosphere late in the day. The bright yellow sky casts a golden glow onto the wildflowers in the foreground. Overhead, branches tangle and meet in the middle, forming a canopy that adds to the intrigue. Look closely, and you'll find a hint among the dark tree trunks that a meeting is truly taking place.

About the Artist
Artist Valerie Berkely channels her lifelong passion for painting by exploring the meditative connection between intuition and creativity. Combining pictorial landscapes with painterly abstraction, she conveys narratives from her encounters on the shores of Big Lake Superior and those shared by family and friends. Valerie captures nature’s stories, from the tranquility of sunsets to the tumultuous energy of stormy skies. Inspired by the bold techniques of fellow UGallery artists, Valerie discards brushes to fully immerse herself in the tactile experience of the craft. “Finger-painting is a freedom where I often surprise myself with delightful results,” says Valerie.She divides her time between her cluttered yet organized studios in Wisconsin and Michigan, working in each location based on the season. Beyond art, Valerie enjoys experimenting with flavors in the kitchen, drawing parallels between mixing color and mixing flavor.

Words that describe this painting: Tonalist, mysterious, deep, glow, glazing, tonal, forest, trees, wildflowers, dusk, evening, twilight, impressionism, nature, oil painting, brown

The Meeting
Valerie Berkely
Oil painting on cradled wood panel
Finished edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2024
36 in. h x 24 in. w x 1.5 in. d
7 lbs. 0 oz.