Valerie Berkely

Autumn Tones, Oil Painting

2024

Artist Comments
Tall trees line a winding path, their dark trunks contrasting with the warm, glowing light filling the sky. Using a limited palette, the scene captures the rich depth of autumn russets. Artist Valerie Berkely paints instinctively, applying textures, variety, and depth with her fingers. Inspired by the mystery and mood of Tonalism, Valerie expresses her fascination with the results. The artwork features natural wood edges, with an option to change to neutral gray if preferred.

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: tonalism, autumn, fall, Russett, calm, tree, warm, path, trunk, path, forest, woods, season, impressionism, nature, oil painting, yellow

Autumn Tones
Valerie Berkely
Oil painting on cradled wood panel
Natural wood edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2024
20 in. h x 16 in. w x 1.5 in. d
3 lbs. 3 oz.