January 2005

Herbert Berman

Classical oil painter, Herbert Berman, presents new works done in homage to Vermeer and the Old Masters

Opening reception - Thursday January 6th 6-9 pm.

Gallery hours are Tuesday through
Saturday, 11-6 and by appointment.

The Broderick Gallery presents new work by classical oil painter, Herbert Berman, for it’s January Show. Berman’s show kicks-off with a First Thursday reception with the artist, Jan. 6, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and crescendos with a string quartet of the four Oregon Symphony principals Jan. 21st at 8:00 p.m. before closing on Jan. 29th. Gallery hours are 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Gallery admission is free. Tickets for the quartet are $8.

Inspired by the Old Masters, especially Vermeer, Berman has painted more portraits of late.
“I was quite drawn toward ‘Girl With a Pearl Earring’,” Berman says. He worked with local models to paint two versions for the show. Still-lifes and street scenes are another favorite subject of Berman's. In many of his works, Berman’s style lends a cheerful feel, even in still-lifes. “I try to improve upon what Nature has to offer,” he says.

Originally from New York City, Berman now lives in Corvallis, Ore. Interestingly, he started out as an abstract painter in the early ‘60s and was drawn to realism after developing an appreciation of the Old Masters, and eventually studying under nationally acclaimed artists such as David Leffel and Daniel Greene.

Berman has received numerous awards for his art which has been shown in many group and one-person exhibitions throughout New York, Oregon and Florida. Berman continues to paint everyday, and can often be found composing the wealth of still life subjects available at Forest Temple, 521 SW 2nd, in Corvallis.

Berman studied at the Brooklyn Museum Art School from 1963 to 1973 and attended the Art Student League from 1974 to 1996. He also attended the National Academy School in 1993 studying with Jacob Collins and Sam Adaque. Regardless of current trends, he believes traditional, academic paintings will always have a place in the art world.

more work by Herbert Berman