The Berkeland Studio

New Prints

These two paintings are now available as Fine Art Prints.  You can see the full list of available prints here.  Larger sizes and alternative sizes are also available upon request.

Poly Canyon Pasture

I can paint these Central Coast hills forever.  It always takes me back to the running days.  It's the closest I can get until I can whip these achilles tendons back into shape.  I've got some new running shoes, though!

This one is at The Vault Gallery in Cambria, CA.

From the top of Perfumo Canyon

Measures 48"x48".  SOLD!

Poly Canyon Meadow Sunset

Measures 48"x48".  SOLD!

Montana de Oro Morning

Montana de Oro Morning, 12"x36"  SOLD!

Poly Canyon Sunset

Sunset from the top of Poly Canyon, 12"x36"  SOLD!

Top of Perfumo Canyon

Top of Perfumo Canyon 1, 24"x24" (Available from Fiona Bleu)

Top of Perfumo Canyon 2, 24"x24" (Available from Fiona Bleu)

 

Recently Sold

Golden Peak in Poly Canyon, 48"x48"  SOLD!

Poly Fishing Hole 2, 48"x48"  SOLD!

Putting frames together i the yard

Twitter

If you really, really have nothing better to do, you can go ahead and follow me on Twitter.  I talk a little bit about painting but mostly I just spout things that pop into my head while I'm sitting here with my canvases.  Cooking, food, politics, news, or whatever random rant I get off on.  It's mostly just a look inside to how I procrastinate.  I warned you.

More Eucalyptus Trees

4th Hole at Morro Bay, 36"x48" (Available from Fiona Bleu)

Eucalyptus on Madonna, 16"x40" (Available from Fiona Bleu)

On Facebook

Visit my artist page on Facebook and become a fan (or Like, or whatever the latest way of doing that is).  I tend to get updates up on Facebook a little quicker.

Spooner's Cove

Spooner's Cove at Montana de Oro State Park.  Measures 24"x48".  Available from Fiona Bleu in Morro Bay.

How to Commission a Painting

If you ...

1.) have an idea for a painting, and ...

2.) like the way I paint ...

then you might be ready to commission a piece of your own! 

    I've done portaits, weddings, logos, memorable places and events, and even a few pets.  I'm open to discussing any idea.  Very often it is a welcome challenge to approach the canvas in a way I may never have otherwise.

    Each project is different, but in every case I work with the client to understand the idea through photos, sketches, and verbal description.  Once we are in agreement on a direction I ask for a 50% payment. Pricing is roughly the same as the gallery pricing on original work.  Then I get to work.  I give myself 3 months to finish the piece, but it is often completed in much less time.  Upon completion and once final payment is received, I'll ship the painting to you.  I offer a simple frame of my own, but I'm also willing to work with you on more elaborate framing and hanging schemes.

    If this sounds like something you'd like to talk about further, please contact me at (661) 210-8811 or by emailing danberkeland@gmail.com.  I look forward to hearing from you!

 

 

Cal Poly Ag Fields

I've really got to get a better camera because this photo just doesn't do the painting right.  It is a recently commissioned piece that measures 48"x48".  Please contact me for more information on how to commission a painting of your own.

Vineyards in the Sunset

Measures 39"x55". 

Support the Berkeland Studio

Did you know that you can support my work just by doing your normal shopping at Amazon?  If you click on the Amazon link in the sidebar on the right, a small percentage of your purchase will go to supporting The Berkeland Studio.

So if you enjoy keeping up with this blog, this is one way you can help me keep it going.  Thanks!

Posters

Please visit my Zazzle gift shop to see all of the latest posters, notecards, and mugs. Posters come in several different sizes and can be printed on a range of papers. There are even options for matting and framing.


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Afternoon Orchards

I'm working on a set of paintings similar in style to the Tuscan landscapes I started out doing while living in Italy some years ago.  his one measures 39"x55".

Valdarno Sunset

Here's a recently commissioned piece in the vein of the Tuscan landscape paintings that I started out doing while living at Casa Cares in Reggello, Italy.  A few people have written in saying that they miss those paintings so, for fun, and in addition to this one, I'm working on a new series of paintings in that style.