Villa di Mare, 2001
$2,175.00
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A bright gust of island air seems to lift from this scene — you can almost feel the spray as the white-sailed yacht heels toward us, cutting energetic, scumbled strokes through a luminous blue bay. Kerry Hallam balances a lively foreground of rippling water with a quieter line of moored vessels and palms, then sets those against a grand, sunlit mountain that reads like a painted backdrop: its soft pinks, greens and mauves give the landscape a warm, late-morning glow. The composition delights in contrast — the active, textured brushwork of the sea and sails versus the broader, more atmospheric handling of the hills and cloud — and the gold-tone frame enhances that sunny, classic harbor mood. It’s a piece that feels convivial and open, the kind of image that brings a sense of travel, ease, and breezy optimism into a room.
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About Ocean Breeze (Lahaina Harbor), 2001
"Ocean Breeze (Lahaina Harbor)" is an enhanced serigraph on canvas created by Kerry Hallam in 2001. From the edition of 281, the artwork is signed 'Kerry Hallam' lower left and annotated lower right. The artwork is framed in a classic gold-tone frame and has a framed size of 30.75 x 37". The artwork ships framed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. This work is published by Chalk & Vermilion Fine Arts, an affiliate of Martin Lawrence Galleries, no prior ownership.
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Kerry Hallam's impressionist painting captures the vibrancy of coastal and city life through his distinctive use of light and color. His work merges abstracted realism with the energy of the environment, creating landscapes that feel both lively and serene. Hallam's Mediterranean landscapes, beach scenes, and vibrant cityscapes showcase his mastery of plein air painting, where the atmosphere and dynamic compositions bring each scene to life. With textured brushstrokes and a modern impressionist approach, Hallam's art evokes the essence of the places he depicts, infusing them with a sense of movement and warmth. His colorful art invites viewers into a world where light and color transform everyday moments into timeless pieces of contemporary realism.
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Image copyright © 2026 by Kerry Hallam.
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"Let the heart be free. Being alive, inhale the air. Feel the ocean breeze. Deep blue of boundless ocean and sky. Sun shines over the coast city. Horizon so wide and endless. Always energetic, always dynamic. Not a hint of solitary life here." ” Kerry Hallam
Kerry Hallam is as refreshing and spirited as his paintings. He creates enticing images through bold palettes and captivating compositions. Born in Northern England, Hallam showed early artistic talent when he won a six-year scholarship to London University's Central College of Art. After a formal art education under British master painters Leslie Cole, Patrick Heron and Hans Tisdale, he completed his military service in the prestigious Gurkha brigade in Hong Kong and Malaya. Hallam's talent was further acknowledged when he was selected for inclusion in Britain's Royal Society of Artists in Watercolour.
Through innumerable one-man shows, Kerry Hallam has been honored by galleries around the world having shown at exhibitions in Paris, London, Tokyo, New York, Beverly Hills, Hong Kong, San Francisco and many other cities. His work has been featured in countless newspaper and magazine articles as well as in PBS television specials.
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