Villa di Mare, 2001
$2,175.00
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Sunlight and conviviality seem to pour from every brushstroke in Kerry Hallam's Montecito. The scene places us at the lip of a shimmering pool where a handful of figures linger beneath white umbrellas, their relaxed poses and small groupings suggesting easy conversation and unhurried afternoons. Hallam’s palette—bright cerulean sky, warm terracotta roofs, and saturated greens—creates an inviting Mediterranean warmth, while bold, painterly marks give foliage and flower beds a lively, tactile presence. The stepped terrace and arched colonnade beyond add depth and a gentle sense of enclosure, making the garden feel private yet open to sunlight. Small, colorful flowerpots in the foreground draw you in and balance the pool’s reflective blue, so the composition reads as both an intimate gathering and a sunlit escape. It’s the kind of view that brings a cheerful, restorative presence into a room without needing words.
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About Montecito, 1999
"Montecito" is a serigraph on paper created by Kerry Hallam in 1999. From the edition of 350 on white paper, the edition also included 150 on canvas to make a total edition size of 500. The artwork is signed 'Kerry Hallam' lower right and annotated lower left. The image size is 27 x 36". 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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