Friday, August 17, 2012

Every Painting Has a Story

Going Home

By Michael Orwick

Oil on Panel

12 x 12

Sold

by M. Camille Day

Gossamer Morning

By Michael Orwick

Oil on Panel

30 x 24

Sold

Many things could describe the "one thing": it could be a lone, gray, stark telephone pole amidst a lush stand of verdant trees; a bank of red, raw soil in the middle of a green landscape, an old, abandoned trestle, a country road, or the mist on the back water of a pond. It's the the "thing" that catches your eye, speaks to your soul and begs you to tell it's simple story. It's a heart-tug that can't be ignored, that longs to be heard, seen, experienced and expressed. You see it, recognize it and you set up your easel do your best to help to tell the story.

If you are an artist, you know what I'm talking about. If you're not but can identify, you also have a gift...the gift of seeing, feeling. I believe that the gifts we receive should also be dispersed to others in every way we can. That's how we can tell the story and honor the blessing of the "one thing".

I'll look for it again tomorrow and try again to tell the story.

If you are an artist, you know what I'm talking about. If you're not but can identify, you also have a gift...the gift of seeing, feeling. I believe that the gifts we receive should also be dispersed to others in every way we can. That's how we can tell the story and honor the blessing of the "one thing". [...]

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Sunrise Highway

By Michael Orwick

Oil on Panel

11x14

Available

Friday, August 10, 2012

Plein Air Invitational video by Thomas Kitts

Scenes from the 2012 Oregon Plein Air Invitational...

Look for my daughter and me at the 1:50 mark, she is too cute.
And yes she earned a commission on the sales.

To read more take a look at
http://thomaskitts.blogspot.com/2012/08/scenes-from-2012-oregon-plein-air.ht

On August 4th and 5th, 2012, almost forty artists from all over Oregon and nearby Washington were invited to come paint in the Park Blocks in front of the Portland Art Museum.
to read more please visit

Here is my wall, which was nearly empty by the end of the day.

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Pacific Northwest Plein Air 2012 in the Columbia River Gorge

ART GALLERY SHOW LOCATION

Gallery Manager: Caroline Mead

Now in its eighth year, Pacific Northwest Plein Air 2012 in the Columbia River Gorge, is a series of art events featuring the art and literary works of accomplished painters and writers. At the heart of the event is a five-day Paint-Out and Write-Out where works of art and writing are created at various outdoor locations in and around the Columbia River Gorge—the nation’s first designated National Scenic Area.

Works of art will subsequently be available for viewing and sale during a month-long art show at Columbia Art Gallery.

Artists, writers, and art lovers all get opportunities to share in the fun.

This year, acclaimed plein air artist Randall Sexton will be the juror for the show. Randall is an acclaimed Plein Air painter. Randall is a nationally known for his use of color and expressive brushwork in his oil paintings of “everyday” scenes.

Randall will be hosting a day long workshop Thursday, September 6, 2012. For more information, visit: Plein Air Workshop

Multiple events associated with the show are listed below.

The PNWPA competition is the premier juried plein air event in the state, with nationally recognized judges and top notch gallery presentation. It is the only event of it's kind I attend in Oregon, and ranks with others I compete in out-of-state...

—Eric Bowman

Paint-Out: Aug. 31 - Sept. 4

Sunrise to Sunset

Friday, August 31: The Gorge White House Hood River Valley, OR
Saturday,September 1st: Mills Private Residence Hood River Valley, OR
Sunday, September 2: Sakura Ridge Bed & Breakfast Hood River Valley, OR
Monday, September 3: Waterfront Park Hood River, OR
Tuesday, September 4: Downtown Hood River Hood River, OR

Artist Reception: Friday, Sept. 7

Meet the Artists!

Join us on Friday, September 7 from 6 - 8 pm for the opening of the show. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will be announced at 6:30pm.

Art Show: Sept. 7- Sept. 30

Artists Have Been Juried In

As in previous years, all art in this show is created by artists who have undergone a rigorous "jury" process, where artist samples are judged by experts. If you're looking for great art related to the Columbia River Gorge, by exceptional artists, in many cases at reasonable prices, then this is the art show for you!

The Columbia Art Center has done an amazing job creating an event that gives the Columbia River Gorge national visibility as a destination for plein air painting. This event gets better every year!

—Scott Gellatly