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Brian Keeler
Studio Events
FIrst Friday Event in Binghamton, NY- Portrait painting demo with Brian Keeler
August 7, 2026 - August 7, 2026
Keeler will demonstrate the process of doing the alla prima or one sitting oil portrait from a live model. The demo will coincide with his exhibit at the Phelps Mansion Museum in Binghamton. Keeler will work from a model, Roger Luther, a historian in Broome County. The demo will be held in the beautiful and historic front room of the mansion under the portrait of the original owner, Mr Phelps. The demo is free and open to the public. For info contact the director, Chelsea Gibson at director@phelpsmansion.org or call(607) 722-4873.
The Phelps is located at 191 Court St in downtown Binghamton. This event coincides with other First Friday events in Binghamton.
To view a video of a previous demo, click on this link- https://youtu.be/92f-HAf_W5I?si=dwkG-rT0GY3ro_i7
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Summer Soiree - North Star Art Gallery
August 22, 2026 - August 22, 2026
Join us for this very special day of art, music and dance - our August Summer Soiree - Saturday, August 22, noon to 7. The gallery will have a show of my recent landscapes of the region on display. But of course, there will be other subjects, such as creative allegories, still lifes, nudes, paintings of Italy and Ireland with depictions of coastal Maine as well.
Zingology plays in the back yard from 4 to 7 (or inside if inclement weather). There is a deck available for dancing.
Delicious culinary treats and beverages will be served. Come early to view the art - and a book signing too. Get a copy of my new book, Dramatic Color in the Landscape.
RSVPs are appreciated - we need a head count to prepare. So let us know how many and what time you'll arrive. Call Linda at 607-323-7684 or info@northstarartgallery.com
The North Star is open year round by appointment.
We are just east of Cornell at the corner of Besemer Hill and Snyder Hill Roads in the 1865 Victorian. www.northstarartgallery.com
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Mansard Motifs and Susquehanna Sequels
July 11, 2026 - August 28, 2026
Keeler's demo painting for a plein air class of the Phelps Mansion in Binghamton, NY
A heads up on my new show, a small group of paintings at the beautiful Phelps Mansion Museum in the heart of downtown Binghamton, NY. The exhibit opens on July 11 and continues through Friday August 28th and concludes with a closing reception from 6 to 8. Please join me then to see this exhibit which will be held in the museum's ballroom.
The Phelps Museum is at 191 Court Street in downtown Binghamton, NY. For infor call Chelsea GIbson the director at 607-722-4873 or director@phelpsmansion.org
The show is titled "Mansard Motifs and Susquehanna Sequels" as it features my depictions of historic architecture in the region, often with those distinctive French roof lines and cupolas. The exhibit includes some paintings of the Susquehanna River- a couple from the headwaters at Cooperstown, NY and others along the river's beautiful course with views at Owego and Wyalusing, PA.
Portrait demo- Keeler will present a portrait demo at the Phelps on First Friday, August 7 where he will paint a portrait in oil from a model. The demo starts at 6:10 in the front room of the museum underneath the painting of Mr. Phelps. The demo is free but seating is limited.
Keeler recently conducted a plein air workshop where we painted from the parking lot while gazing up at the beautiful facade. Check out the video recap of that session here. The finished painting is also shown below.
View the recap video here-
https://youtu.be/zKJodXFatX8?si=Cf4gZrj5pLc0jJwz
View an interview about the museum with Chelsea Gibson here-
https://youtu.be/MhhCT0t33fQ?si=mGC3g65KQb944lcL
Oh yes- the essay - from a few years ago about painting these beautiful Victorians. It includes images of several paintings.
https://www.keelernorthstarstudio.com/post/mansard-muse-cupola-caprices-victorian-verge
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