Brain scans reveal the power of art

"I have always believed art matters so it is exciting to see some scientific evidence to support the view life is enhanced by instantaneous contact with works of art," said Dr Stephen Deuchar 

Art News 

Works of art can give as much joy as being head over heels in love, according to a new scientific study.

"What we are doing is giving scientific truth to what has been known for a long time – that beautiful paintings makes us feel much better.
"But what we didn't realize until we did these studies is just how powerful the effect on the brain is."

 - Professor Zeki
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/art/art-news/8500012/Brain-scans-reveal-the-power-of-art.html







Painting Copyright Michael Orwick 2014 www.michaelorwick.com

mystical and haunting New Oil Paintings

New Oil Paintings at my website www.MichaelOrwick.com

Foggy Pines 

Medium: Oil on Panel
Size: 16 x 20 We discovered these stoic Pines growing on the cliff sides above Indian Beach in Cannon Beach Oregon. The fog rolled in thick and as the sun rose above the hills the gossamer effects of the diffused light was both mystical and haunting.

7th Annual Anniversary Show Collector's Gala!

You are cordially invited to attend our    7th Annual Anniversary Show   Collector's Gala!      Saturday, February 8th, 6:30 ~ 9:00  Enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres catered by Shorecrest High Culinary Arts and live jazz by the Rich Cole Trio.   This is an invitation only event for our current and past collectors and as such you will be the first to see this stunning new show of over 85 new paintings by Cole Gallery artists!  As an extra special thank you to our collectors we are offering 12% off all original art on Saturday, February 8th!  ~All original art will be offered to our customers at 10% off from the 8th through February 20th Art Walk.    Here is a sneak preview of the coming show... "Stormy Reflections" 30x40 Oil by Mark Boyle "Midnight at Sacre' Coeur" 33x24 watercolor by Beth Verheyden As the biggest show of the year, each of our artists are asked to bring up to three pieces each to contribute to this outstanding show. With a range of subject matter, style and medium, it is a feast for the eyes!  To see a video of last year's show, and to understand why we had to limit the number of people invited to this great event, click on the link below.   Cole Gallery Sixth Anniversary Party   ""Painted Lady" 16x20 oil by David Marty   "Dories" 16x11 watercolor by Pamela Harold "Layers of Light" 15x15 oil by Terrence Gasca    "Fourth and Cherry" 24x24 and "University Bridge"  16x20 acrylics by William Houston   "Indulgence" 24x20 and  "The Usual" 16x20 oils by Jennifer Diehl We are delighted to introduce a new artist to the Cole Gallery line up,  palette knife  painter, Arlon Rosenoff "Gaff Rigged Ketch" 23x33 oil by Arlon Rosenoff And just for fun...a new "Shakin' Dog" by Iris Scott!  "Black Dog Shake" 36x36 oil finger painting by Iris Scott To view the entire new show on our web site click here.    Check out Cole Gallery's latest blog postings   for info about gallery happenings, artist interviews, and more!    To check out the blog,  click here. To receive current info about classes and workshops, and up to date postings check us out on facebook, twitter and now Pinterest!            For info about our classes and workshops, click on the logo below:       Cole Gallery  107 5TH AVE SOUTH   ·   EDMONDS, WASHINGTON 98020    425.697.2787 www.ColeGallery.net    Open 7 days a week!    Mon ~ Sat 10:00 - 6:00 New hours on Sundays ~  Sunday 12:00 - 3:00 Cole Gallery is a fully secure merchant site that does not share any of your private information.

The 3 posters I have in my painting studio are

Inspirational posters may be silly, but I like to have quotes and sayings posted around my studio that help me be brave, brave enough to start making marks on the canvas each day.

Here are 3 of them I made up and pinned to the wall.  Feel free to use them, share them or share what you have on your walls in the comments. 

Here there be magic.

I’m the King here.

Make things that Excite and Entertain me.

Create Kick Ass Art!

The more courageous your art the more authentic and appealing your art becomes…people know.

Inspiration, education and entertainment." That's what your Art should do.

Inspiration, education and entertainment." That's what your classes should do.

Inspiration, education and entertainment." That's what your blog should do.

Inspiration, education and entertainment." That's what your life should do.

  
I very well may have plagiarized this last poster (it sounds a bit too clever)...but can not for the life of me figure out where from.  If you know, please let me know.  If it was you, I'm sorry.