Seamus Berkeley is widely considered one of the most prominent artists in the Southwest. Dublin-born, Berkeley moved to Taos, New Mexico in 1999 in order to integrate into a more diverse artistic community, drawing upon Taose-os as subjects and inspiration for his paintings.

Berkeley paintings are extensively collected, both nationally and internationally, most of his work being commissioned fine art. For the past two decades, Seamus has concentrated on oil painting as his primary medium, focusing on figurative and portraiture in a representational impressionistic style.

Seamus Berkeley enjoys creating artwork that speaks to the viewer. The primary goal is to make a good painting. A good painting has the potential to evoke a memorable experience for the viewer. Berkeley's work is not only an expression of himself, but it is his own personal contribution to visually recorded history.

Seamus has won several regional and national awards for his artwork, including Best Portrait at the Oil Painters of America show in 2000. He is the president and founder of the Taos Society of Portrait Artists and a member of the Oil Painters of America. Berkeley's work has been featured in such publications as Southwest Art, Information Warehouse, The Taos News, Art-Talk and The Trail-Gazette.

Seamus Berkeley's influences include esteemed artists Charles Cross, Nancy Guzik, Quang Ho, David Lefel, Ron Sherr, Richard Schmid and Teresa Vito. Additionally, he has traveled worldwide to study first-hand the works of master painters.