Expressing and describing the beauty of light has been the focus of my career in painting, which spans landscape, the figure, portraits, still life and allegorical work. Depicting the “topography of light” is how I like to describe this process, as this phrase communicates the way light plays across forms and describes their shapes.
When painting the figure, I apply this term with a twist — “corporeal topography” — as this idea addresses the concept of the body as a form for light to express. In the multifaceted expressions of both the light and the subjects you’ll discover in my paintings, I invite you into a specific location. Though you may recognize the locales and subjects of my work, I hope you’re also led to enjoy the formal qualities of the act of painting for their own merit.
In a certain sense, the light itself becomes my true subject, and the scene or depiction takes on a secondary or supporting role. I often choose the “Golden Hour” — that late afternoon or early morning light — as the time for portraying the motifs I select, as it accentuates the drama of any given scene. My figurative work and other genres also reflect my deep appreciation for the way light can reveal the world to us.
If you’d like to see my painting process in action and explore more of my work, I invite you to visit and subscribe to my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@Mrbriankeeler, where I share demonstrations, studio insights, and the stories behind my paintings.
*For inquiries about my work at North Star Art Gallery, please contact info@northstarartgallery.com
Studio Accessibility:
Onsite parking. Street level entrance with a threshold.