2024
Artist Comments
Winter inspires a quiet contemplation as limited colors evoke the crisp chill and silence of the woods. The scene suggests snow covering the forest floor and foliage covered in snow. A crinkle technique adds depth and mystery to the landscape.
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: woods, forest, winter, cold, chill, mystery, snow, season, abstract, nature, oil painting, grey
Winter Woods 3
Valerie Berkely
Oil painting on paper
Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2024
10 in. h x 8 in. w
0 lbs. 6 oz.
Winter Woods 5, Oil Painting
By Valerie Berkely
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Snow covers the landscape, painting the birch trees and soil white. Drawing from quiet, reflective walks in the woods, artist Valerie Berkely captures this sere...
Oil
Bare Trees 3, Oil Painting
By Valerie Berkely
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Building up many layers of color in oil paint and cold wax medium, Valerie then used scrapers to reveal the tree trunks in an abstract landscape. Warm orange and yellow trees standing in front of a cool blue and green background. Heavy texture complements the expressionist palette. The piece is part of a series of three works. Although Valerie did not create them as triptych, the three hang well close together.
About the Artist
Valerie Berkely uses her finger tips as brushes to create her abstract paintings. For Valerie, the art is all about the process, the paint, her mood, and the moment. She admires the artist Wolf Kahn, who once said, “the picture is the conclusion of an experiment in which the hint of an image becomes actuality." Like Kahn, Valerie’s paintings combine pictorial landscapes with painterly abstraction. The vibrant primary colors capture the hues of the sun rising and setting, and the texture of her fingers across the surface divides sea, land, and sky. There is something very dreamy about these works, exemplified by their color, texture, and atmospheric quality. Valerie’s first “art epiphany” was seeing Seurat's La Grande Jatte at the Art Institute of Chicago. “Bowled me over! I actually fell down. And I knew I was to become a painter.”
Words that describe this painting: woods, forest, trees, nature, expressionism, nature, non-representational, oil painting, blue
Bare Trees...
Oil
Bare Trees 2, Oil Painting
By Valerie Berkely
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Building up many layers of color in oil paint and cold wax medium, Valerie then used scrapers to reveal the tree trunks in an abstract landscape. Warm orange and yellow trees standing in front of a cool blue and green background. Heavy texture complements the expressionist palette. The piece is part of a series of three works. Although Valerie did not create them as triptych, the three hang well close together.
About the Artist
Valerie Berkely...
Oil
Bare Trees 1, Oil Painting
By Valerie Berkely
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Building up many layers of color in oil paint and cold wax medium, Valerie then used scrapers to reveal the tree trunks in an abstract landscape. Warm orange and yellow trees standing in front of a cool blue and green background. Heavy texture complements the expressionist palette. The piece is part of a series of three works. Although Valerie did not create them as triptych, the three hang well close together.
About the Artist
Valerie Berkely uses her finger tips as brushes to create her abstract paintings. For Valerie, the art is all about the process, the paint, her mood, and the moment. She admires the artist Wolf Kahn, who once said, “the picture is the conclusion of an experiment in which the hint of an image becomes actuality." Like Kahn, Valerie’s paintings combine pictorial landscapes with painterly abstraction. The vibrant primary colors capture the hues of the sun rising and setting, and the texture of her fingers across the surface divides sea, land, and sky. There is something very dreamy about these works, exemplified by their color, texture, and atmospheric quality. Valerie’s first “art epiphany” was seeing Seurat's La Grande Jatte at the Art Institute of Chicago. “Bowled me over! I actually fell down. And I knew I was to become a painter.”
Words that describe this painting: woods, forest, trees, nature, expressionism, nature, non-representational, oil painting, blue
Bare Trees...
Oil
Trees In Winter, Oil Painting
By Valerie Berkely
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
I used my finger tips to apply many layers of translucent cool colors in oil and wax. There is a softly calm feeling to the quiet distance of the winter trees in the background while one sturdy pine comes forth. Hints of apricot and lavender glow from beneath misty layers. My choice in this color palette lends itself to any season's decor, inspired by Wolf Kahn. The edges of this piece are natural wood. This piece is wired to hang.
About the Artist
Valerie Berkely uses her finger tips as brushes to create her abstract paintings. For Valerie, the art is all about the process, the paint, her mood, and the moment. She admires the artist Wolf Kahn, who once said, “the picture is the conclusion of an experiment in which the hint of an image becomes actuality." Like Kahn, Valerie’s paintings combine pictorial landscapes with painterly abstraction. The vibrant primary colors capture the hues of the sun rising and setting, and the texture of her fingers across the surface divides sea, land, and sky. There is something very dreamy about these works, exemplified by their color, texture, and atmospheric quality. Valerie’s first “art epiphany” was seeing Seurat's La Grande Jatte at the Art Institute of Chicago. “Bowled me over! I actually fell down. And I knew I was to become a painter.”
Words that describe this painting: Impressionism, Wolf Kahn, transparent, translucent, layers, abstract landscape, oil, wax, finger painting, impressionism, landscape, representational, oil painting, purple
Oil
Trees in Snow, Original Painting
By JoAnn Golenia
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
On a crisp winter morning, the interplay of light and a clear sky with the grays, blacks, and whites of freshly fallen snow on trees captures a timeless beauty. The stillness of the scene radiates serenity, while the painting evokes the cold yet magical ambiance of the season.
About the Artist
Artist JoAnn Golenia draws inspiration from the beauty of the natural world. Trained as a biologist and having lived in various locations, her expressive realism style captures the unique characteristics of each location using eco-friendly acrylic techniques. Currently, her artistic focus revolves around the natural landscapes of Florida, drawing inspiration from photographs taken during her hikes in local parks. "The everyday outdoors inspires me," shares JoAnn. Despite her studio being a hub of creativity with supplies and artwork, JoAnn Golenia navigates it easily, crafting vibrant and expressive paintings that hold a special place in her heart. Beyond her artistic pursuits, JoAnn's interests extend to staying informed about the latest health research through avid reading. Her multifaceted passion and dedication shine through in her art and her ongoing engagement with the world around her.
Words that describe this painting: snow, winter, trees, forest, birch, aspen, nature, contemporary, acrylic painting, white, blue
Acrylic
Winter Trees, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laverne Chisan
Located in Yardley, PA
Winter trees, part of a series of 7, early morning simplicity following a light l on gallery canvas, painted all sides, unframed, wired and ready to hang. :: Painting :: Impressioni...
Oil
Winter Forest
By Daria Luhova
Located in Zofingen, AG
Winter Forest When you step deep into the woods, it is both enchanting and unsettling. It is something wild, untouched by man, and breathtaking in its simplicity. The snow crunches u...
Canvas, Plaster, Acrylic
In the Woods
By Gill Storr
Located in Deddington, GB
In the Woods by Gill Storr [2020] original Mixed media: Acrylics, straw, gel medium. Hahnemuhle German Etching 310gsm on board. Image size: H:59 cm x W:42 ...
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Board
Wilderness, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Hilary Winfield
Located in Yardley, PA
Wilderness is an original painting, created with acrylic paint on gallery-wrapped canvas. It has a width of 6 inches and a height of 6 inches with a depth of 1 incs (6x6x1). The c...
Acrylic
Wilderness, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Hilary Winfield
Located in Yardley, PA
Wilderness is an original painting, created with acrylic paint on gallery-wrapped canvas. It has a width of 6 inches and a height of 6 inches with a depth of 1 incs (6x6x1). The c...
Acrylic
Stream in Winter, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Joseph Piccillo
Located in Yardley, PA
" Stream in Winter " is a contemporary abstract landscape painting by joseph piccillo. This modern palette knife painting is 30 x 30 inches on museum stretched canvas. This explorati...
Acrylic
