Cannon Beach Workshop is just a week away, make sure you get one of the last spots!

Last Chance to sign up for this years Workshop with Eric Jacobsen and Michael Orwick at Cannon Beach,

June 24-28, 2013

Workshop Dates: 6/24/2013 - 6/28/2013
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon

Phone Number: 503 329 2167
Country: United States

Price: $500.00

Come and join Eric Jacobsen and Michael Orwick for a unique and exciting plein-air workshop at Cannon Beach.

This will be a 5-day workshop:

June 24th through 28th. 2013, 9am-4pm each day

This workshop leads into the Cannon Beach Plein Air and More Event
http://cbgallerygroup.com/plein-air-more-june-28-30-2013

Accommodations in town this year! The artists have arranged for a block of 10 adjoining rooms with views of Haystack and connected balconies.

Eric and Michael will conduct this as a dual workshop and students
will benefit from expert advice and painting tips from each artist.
Along with daily painting demos and informal lectures there will be
group critiques and plenty of one-on-one teaching in the field.

Email either Eric or Michael for a supply list and registration information:
Click here to email Michael Orwick orwickarts@gmail.com
or call 503 329 2167

http://michaelorwick.com/workshop/6840/painting-coastal-color-and-light
http://jacobsenstudio.com/workshops

Plein Air And More Cannon Beach

It’s hard to imagine a more picturesque setting than this small north Oregon Coast beach town. For years, the spectacular natural beauty of Cannon Beach has beckoned artists from around the world out of their studios to capture unique elements of this landscape “en plein air” or “in the open air”.  To celebrate this challenging artistic style and the work of the artists, the Cannon Beach Gallery Group is presenting the 4^th Annual Plein Air & More festival. Scheduled for June 22-24, the event will include 28 artists represented by a dozen of Cannon Beach’s art galleries

The featured artists will create art on location throughout the town and on the beach on Friday and Saturday with their work showcased at gallery receptions on Saturday evening. They will also participate in a group show at the Cannon Beach Chamber Building Friday evening. The events are free and will take place rain or shine.

Maps detailing the location of each artist will be available at all Cannon Beach Gallery Group locations and the Chamber of Commerce. Visitors are encouraged to ask questions of the artists while they work, or simply observe.

2012 Schedule

Friday, June 22
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Group Show and “Meet and Greet” reception for artists Cannon Beach Chamber Building

Saturday, June 23
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Artists creating work throughout the town of Cannon Beach, on the beach and in nearby settings.

5:00-7:00 p.m.
Individual gallery receptions showcasing new work

Sunday, June 24
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., artists working on location, and group show continues in Cannon Beach Chamber Building

2012 Plein Air 2012 List of Participating Artists & Their Outdoor Locations

2012 Workshops During Plein Air & More Week

http://cbgallerygroup.com/2012-plein-air-more-galleries-and-artists

DRAGONFIRE GALLERY
	Christopher Gerber For Christopher, reality is not a static state but constantly occurring. His brushstrokes are inspired by the ink paintings of Zen and Taoist masters, evoking focus and intent. By using multiple layers of mica pigments, he generates a holographic effect in an ancient medium as he fuses the layers with torch fire, integrating contrasting textures and simultaneously revealing intriguing nuances. Dripping wax, he plays. He says, “It takes millions of bees pollinating millions of flowers to produce the couple of pounds of wax used in these paintings. That in itself is sacred to me, painting with life itself.”
	JoAnn Chartier An award winning painter, sculptor, printmaker and published writer, JoAnn has been making art since the age of 12, when she learned the joys and frustrations of painting on location. Though most of her work is now done in acrylics in the studio, she returns to her roots to paint local landscapes and seascapes. She says the challenge of capturing the essence of a place in juicy oils using a knife or brush is, for her, like windsurfing or snowboarding to an adrenaline junky: Irresistible.
	Michael Orwick Michael’s skill as a landscape artist creates compelling views of our world that move beyond time and place—places as mysterious as Oregon’s craggy coast, as unpredictable as a glacial view of Mount Hood, or as serene as an Oregon waterfall. His work can conjure up thoughts of Remington in his most enamored moments with the majestic west, or the dance of an impressionist on a pond or the snow.

Painting Coastal Color and Light with Eric Jacobsen and Michael Orwick!

For further questions please call Michael Orwick 503 329 2167. All photos were taken by Michael Orwick Painting Coastal Color and Light with Eric Jacobsen and Michael Orwick Come and join Eric and Michael for a unique and exciting plein-air Workshop at Cannon Beach. This will be a 5-day workshop, June 18th through 22nd. View of Cannon Beach from Ecola Park Eric and Michael will conduct this as a dual workshop and students will benefit from expert advice and painting tips from each artist. Along with daily painting demos and informal lectures there will be group critiques and plenty of one-on-one teaching in the field. Cannon Beach This workshop is open to all levels (beginner through advanced). In it we will cover the history and philosophy of outdoor painting as well as palette choice, basic outdoor painting setup and Do's and Dont's for the outdoor painter. Students painting at Ecola Park Both Eric and Michael have vast experience painting in the field and we look forward to helping you along your path as a plein-air painter of color and light! Cost: $450(for 5 days) or $100/per day. Please contact Eric Jacobsen to sign up. Eric Jacobsen 25 Bird Creek Rd Glenwood,WA 98619(509)364-0018 jacobsenstudio@gmail.com Thanks and Happy Painting! Another view looking west from Ecola Park Michael Orwick's Fine Art - Available Works: Click the following link to view Michael's portfolio of available works: http://michaelorwick.com/works Michael Orwick at the Needles Eric at North by Northwest Gallery the beautiful Forest in Cannon Beach So much fun! Sent From: http://michaelorwick.com Michael Orwick Arts | 16115 SW Autumn Dr | Beaverton, Or 97007 | USA

Michael Orwick

Michael Orwick Arts LLC
www.MichaelOrwick.com
503.329.2167

Painting Coastal Color and Light with Eric Jacobsen and Michael Orwick

Come and join Eric and Michael for a unique and exciting plein-air
Workshop at Cannon Beach. This will be a 5-day workshop, June 18th
through 22nd.

Eric and Michael will conduct this as a dual workshop and students
will benefit from expert advice and painting tips from each artist.
Along with daily painting demos and informal lectures there will be
group critiques and plenty of one-on-one teaching in the field.

This workshop is open to all levels(beginner through advanced). In it
we will cover the history and philosophy of outdoor painting as well
as palette choice, basic outdoor painting setup and Do's and Dont's
for the outdoor painter. Both Eric and Michael have vast experience
painting in the field and we look forward to helping you along your
path as a plein-air painter of color and light!

Cost: $450(for 5 days) or $100/per day.

Please contact Eric Jacobsen to sign up.

Eric Jacobsen
25 Bird Creek Rd
Glenwood,WA 98619
(509)364-0018
jacobsenstudio@gmail.com
Thanks and Happy Painting!

Sincerely,

Eric Jacobsen

Wine, Lavender, Surf! Paint it all with Me.

Thank you to the great  http://allaprimaportland.blogspot.com 

Michael Orwick Summer Painting Workshops Schedule

Put life and personality into your landscapes!

In Michael Orwick's workshops you will learn the fundamentals of landscape painting and the importance of observation, rather than formulas and recipes. Through instruction, demonstrations and critiques you will explore composition, design, value, color harmony, brushwork and edges.

Each day will include a demonstration, a group discussion about painting techniques, materials and philosophy together with individual instruction at your easel.

Michael Orwick Summer Workshops 2012:

Painting the Vineyards Color and Light

Workshop Dates: 6/8/2012 - 6/10/2012

$300.00

Oregon's premier wine country inn and one of Wine Spectator's favorite locations;Youngberg Hill Inn sits atop a mountain with commanding views over the valleys below. Located on 50 acres and surrounded by 22 acres of award-winning Pinot Noir & Pinot Gris.

Painting Coastal Color and Light 2012Workshop dates: June 18-22, 2012 (10-4 daily Cannon Beach)
$500.00 (or $125 per day

Instructors: Eric Jacobsen and Michael Orwick

This class will be followed by the Cannon Beach Plein Air and More event occurring on June 22- 24, 2012.

Join Eric Jacobsen and Michael Orwick in scenic Cannon Beach, Oregon, for 5 days of painting spectacular coastal scenery.
This workshop is open to oil painters of any level. 
Look forward to lots of personal painting time and help every day. 
Demonstrations will be directed at oil painters, but concepts and principles will apply to all media. 
So many views and scenes to choose from! Eric and Michael often like to paint the light of morning and evening best and always welcome their students to join them for informal sunrise / sunset paint outs (no extra fee).

Yamhill Lavender Plein Air Workshop
Workshop Dates: 7/6/2012 - 7/8/2012 Woodland Lavender Farm
$295.00

A plein air landscape painting workshop will be held on July 6-8 in conjunction with the Yamhill Lavender Festival Plein Air Paint Out.

Print this pdf file (below) and send in to a attend.

http://www.oregonlavenderdestinations.com/downloads/2012YLFworkshopflyer.pdf

Michael's website: http://michaelorwick.com/

Email Michael

"Love at first sight," does not apply solely to romantic love

Thank you to Andrea Mace at the Cannon Beach Citizen for such a great article.

http://cannonbeachcitizen.com/index.asp

The expression, "Love at first sight," does not apply solely to romantic love, according to well known painter and illustrator, Michael Orwick. In Orwick's experience, art patrons fall in love with paintings in a similar fashion, feeling an almost visceral connection with certain work.  The formal components that come together in a final painting and cause this magnetic draw to a particular painting will be the focus for Orwicks next painting workshop. http://michaelorwick.com/workshops

     “When a painting from across the room has a magnetic draw, almost like falling in love at first site, this initial impact is most often caused by design and the values or lights and darks in the painting’” Orwick explained.

    “As you wander closer to investigate, it is the colors and temperatures that come into play more. As you get closer yet, wanting to learn more, the brush work comes into action,” Orwick continued. “Many of my students want to first learn brush work, but they are approaching the image making process in reverse, the details may sell the painting, but it is the big picture things that are the real strength and initial cause of the love affair,” Orwick said.

     The weekend long oil painting workshop entitled, Strengthen your Visual Sensitivity and Creative Visual Language, will be taught by Orwick on March 26, 27 and 28 at the Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce.  The workshop is designed to explore the fundamental reasons behind a painting's success while artists create their own masterpiece under the tutelage of a well established painter.     

   Orwick compared the process of learning how to paint to playing the piano, “No one expects to be able to play music and successfully relate their ideas the first time or even tenth time they try to play.  It takes time and learning the basics.” 

    When he teaches, Orwick believes in stressing the classic fundamentals of design and composition over a narcissistic exercise in self-expression. Often, people overlook the formal training of such modern masters as Picasso or Kandinsky, and want to jump right to the point where they can express themselves without the constraints of learning such basics as how to mix colors to make a complimentary palette or how to render light and shadow to create form.

    “Painting is hard, and all I try to do is make it easier and more fun by helping people learn how to hold a brush and what the paint is capable of when used in an educated way systematic way.  The SELF Expression comes naturally with time and as we get more comfortable with the tools,” Orwick explained.    

   In his experience as an artist, it is a true compliment when a viewer gets so close to a painting that they are nearly kissing it. 

    “That is when the viewer is trying to figure out the what’s and how’s of the mysterious pull the painting has,” Orwick said.  “Then, as they step back and shake their heads in a silent bewilderment they wonder, ‘How do these loose brushstrokes that appear so fragmented come together from just a foot or two back?’  And the answer to that are the big picture things, like design and values.”

  Orwick majored in Illustration at Pacific Northwest College of Art, where he discovered that oil painting and the method of working from dark to light meshes with how he processes visual information.

    "When I'm not illustrating books, I still find my whimsical images and my landscapes to be very illustrative. I love creating art that invites you on a journey, in which you're invited to form a story and explore your world within," Orwick said.

    In his workshops, Orwick takes a hands-on approach, encouraging a lively dialogue amongst his students and making use of step-by-step demonstrations to teach technique and the interrelated components of value, shape and color in oil painting.  Students will also learn how to work with a limited palette to achieve dynamic effects in their compositions.

    Born in Astoria, Oregon in 1975, Orwick has been around the coast all of his life.  Still, he is in awe of the mighty Pacific Ocean and the magestic coast line.  “I feel like I’m still learning how to see like an “Artist” as my eyes become more sensitive and I learn what questions to ask about the beautiful scenes laid out in front of me,”  Orwick said.

  "My daughter has also done so much to help me remember all the simple and utterly perfect childhood joys that can be found by looking through new eyes.  We collect shells, look at the tidal pools, find salamanders in the near by forests and make moss covered fairy homes at the bases of trees," Orwick added. 

    Orwick loves to come to Cannon Beach with his family to walk on the beach, explore the galleries, and eat chowder.  But he also loves to paint, or to take reference photos when the wind threatens to blow his canvas away.

    Those interested in more information about Michael Orwick's Cannon Beach Oil Painting Workshop should contact Dragonfire Gallery on the web at www.dragonfirestudio.com or by phone at 503 436 1533.  Tuition is $250 for all three days and a special reception; for those in town for less time there is an open option of $100 per day.

    In addition, Orwick is extending an open invitation to workshop participants to paint Haystack Rock directly from nature, Plein Air style,  before and after class, weather permitting. 

www.michaelorwick.com 

--
Andrea Mace

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strengthen visual sensitivity and creative visual language three-day workshop Article in the Cannon Beach Gazette

Michael Orwick 

This three-day workshop promises to strengthen visual sensitivity and creative visual language through the medium of oil paint.

"Haystack Rock"

by Theresa Myers

Whether you're completely new to painting or an old hand at the canvas, Michael Orwick's oil painting workshop from March 26 to 28 at the Chamber Community Hall promises to be rejuvenating, fun, and just the break needed to launch into summer with creativity and positive energy.

Orwick, whose work is on display at the Dragonfire Gallery in Cannon Beach, said he knew he was an artist even as a young boy.

"My family was totally supportive," he said. "My dad is a doctor, so for awhile I thought maybe that is the direction I should go. But my parents gave me total support for following a career in art."

That career began as a children's book illustrator, focusing on whimsical scenes. But in the past few years, Orwick has found his true love and artistic calling in landscapes.

"The California Impressionists have influenced me quite a bit," he said. "And that interest led me to the Barbizon school."

The early 19th-century Barbizon school movement emphasized realism and the play of light and dark. Its influence can be seen in several of Orwick's recent works, including the painting of Haystack Rock he did for the 2009 Stormy Weather Quick Draw contest. He admits this classical, representational style may not be in vogue everywhere, but because the style is classic, "these paintings can fit into any setting," said Orwick. "If it's a modern room setting or classic beach cottage, a good landscape can fit the space."

Orwick does paint in plein air, but more often works from photographs. He is also not afraid to add elements to the image that may not be in the original scene.

"I believe in doing what the painting needs," he explained. "For me, painting is telling a story. Even if I'm working in plein air, I will add a figure to the scene if that is what it needs to tell the story."

Orwick also believes in starting each work from the basics.
"If a painting is not going well, it's almost always because I haven't paid attention to the fundamentals," said Orwick.
The fundamentals of landscape will be the focus of Orwick's March workshop, starting with an overview of light and dark values on the canvas, then color composition and "temperature." Students will learn about mixing colors from a limited palette to achieve dynamic light and shadow effects with lively color and harmony.

"The last part of a good painting is the texture," said Orwick. "The brush strokes, the finishing lines. Those are the elements that go down last, but they make the painting unique and put the artist's signature style on it."

Orwick says he is looking forward to the workshop. He and his wife, Gabriella, and their 5-year-old daughter, Elena Grace, are frequent visitors to Cannon Beach and the couple have a cottage in town.

"Elena shares the studio with me," he said with a laugh. "She has her 'gallery' at grandma's house."

"I love to teach art," continued Orwick, who currently teaches a class at Clark College in Vancouver, Wash. "I use a limited palette in my classes and keep it pretty simple. But that's how I paint, too. I generally use a small number of brushes and keep plenty of paper towels on hand. Because I keep it simple, participants in the workshop can expect to finish a painting over the course of the three days."

Orwick emphasized that a person does not need to be "artistic" or "gifted" to enjoy painting, or even to be good at it. "Anyone can learn to paint," he said. "It's all about learning the fundamentals and telling a story."

Orwick's paintings have been in galleries in Cannon Beach for the past eight years and are currently in the Dragonfire Gallery. He also has work in galleries in Lincoln City and Seattle.

To obtain more information about Michael Orwick, visit his Web site at michaelorwick.com. To register for the workshop and obtain a supply list, contact the Dragonfire Gallery at (503) 436-1533.

Tuition for all three days is $250, which includes an early evening reception on March 27 at Dragonfire Gallery. The workshop schedule is March 26 through 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

Comfortalbe Curves, Oil painting Landscape for Cannon Beach

Comfortable Curves 24x30 oils by Michael Orwick

Available at

DragonFire Gallery123 S. Hemlock StreetEcola Square Cannon Beach, OR 97110Phone: 503-436-1533 I'll be part of the Stormy Weather Quick Draw again this year, come see as I over come extreme nervousness and finish a painting in one hours time to help raise money for the Cannon Beach Arts program. Last year was a serious blast and my painting sold for $800.

Hope to see some of you there.

The annual Stormy Weather Arts Festival includes a weekend long schedule of arts events. The festival features art exhibits, gallery shows, concerts, readings and special programs including the Quick Draw, where professional artists create finished artwork in one hour as spectators watch the action. Finished artwork is auctioned at the end of the evening.

The event is November 2, at 7pm.Tickets are $35 for an individual and $60 for two. Tickets can be purchased at (503) 436-2623 x. 3the tickets are running low, so call ASAP. Gallery Shows: Each gallery will be offering a great selection ofartwork for you to browse through. Some galleries will have artist’sdemonstrations and small food/wine samplers for your palette. Concerts: All through town Saturday and Sunday you will have the opportunity to listen to well known artists and up and coming stars. Click link above for the schedule.

http://www.cannonbeach.org/events/stormy.htm

About DragonFire Gallery“A feast for your senses,” say contemporary art lovers and critics alike. Spend a day at the Beach surrounded by vivid colors, unique visions, and a relaxed ambience. An experience that engages the mind, heart and soul, DragonFire