THE PAINTING OUTDOORS FROM MOUNTAINS TO THE SEA 3 new shows to put on the calendar

I'm taking part in 3 upcoming shows, in fact they all start early next month.

Plein Air 2008

P A C I F I C N O R T H WE S T PAINTING

OUTDOORS FROM THE MOUNTAINS TO THE SEA

Photos Copyrighted 2008 Michael Orwick This is going to be a great show with allot of fantastic plein air work by 30 of the Pacific North West's Top Plein air painters. The breathtaking vistas and scenic diversity of the Pacific Northwest's Columbia River Gorge region make it an ideal place to do "Plein Air Painting, painting done with an easel outdoors on location and in the moment. The event begins on August 28 with a five day paint out competition in locations in and around the Columbia River Gorge, and is followed by a month long exhibition of the paintings, opening on Sept 5, 6pm - 8pm in the Columbia Art Gallery.

Columbia Art Gallery

located inside the Columbia Art Center215 Cascade Avenue Hood River OR 97031

Phone 541-387-8877 http://www.columbiaartgallery.org/ Michael Orwick (Oils Paintings) and Barbara Hertel (Sculptural Pottery),

September-October Valley Art Association

GUARDIAN SPIRITS Meant to bless and protect the person, the place, or the occasion designed for it. Honor and cherish its presence.

Artists’ Reception First Wednesday, Downtown the 3rd of September , 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Show will be in the gallery until the end of October. Hours are 11 to 5:30, Monday through Saturday. Valley Art Association at 2022 Main Street in Forest Grove, Oregon 97116.

Another Amazing Plein air show coming up soon at

The Kingstad Gallery Expressions of Nature/Expressions of Self

Fourth Annual Open-Juried Plein Air Show:

Portland Plein Air & Studio Painters

Show opens Wed, Sept 10, 2008 Opening Receptions Tuesday, Sept 30, 6-9 pm Second Reception Tuesday, Oct 28, 6-9 pm Closing Reception Tuesday, Nov 18, 6-9 pm Exhibit dates Sept 10-Dec 5, 2008 The Kingstad Gallery presents internationally exhibited Pacific Northwest artists in the largest privately-owned exhibition space in the Portland metropolitan region. Our state of the art lighting and dedicated galleries provide a unique art viewing experience and highlight collections of work by featured artists in quarterly themed exhibits.

Gallery Hours Monday – Thursday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday, 9:00 am - midnight

Saturday, 5:30 pm - midnight

Sunday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm or by appointment For purchasing and artist information Lora R FisherDirector, The Kingstad Gallery15450 SW Millikan WayBeaverton, Oregon 97006503.626.6338mailto:97006503.626.6338Lora@kingstad.com

All the best,Michael Orwick Orwick Arts http://michaelorwick.blogspot.com/

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