About the Artist

Brandon Berkenbile was born and raised in the Southwest United States, growing up primarily in Colorado and New Mexico. He was an elite level competitive gymnast, winning a national title for floor exercise and competing for Stanford University until his career was ended by a back injury. After moving to Midcoast Maine in 2008, he rediscovered his passion for drawing and painting and studied with local artist Ron Frontin in the classical tradition and techniques passed down by his mentor, renowned portrait artist Nelson Shanks.