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.

I'm now teaching in Portland at the Oregon Society of Artist

I'm now teaching in Portland at the

Oregon Society of Artists 

and

For the first time ever, I'll be offering

On going drop in classes


These classes are the 1st, 3rd and 4th Thursday with Free painting demonstrations and talks by different artists on the 2nd Thursday of every month.

http://michaelorwick.com/workshop/8750/on-going-drop-in-classes

Price: $20.00
Location: Oregon Society of Artists
Address:
2185 SW Park Place Portland Oregon 



Suggested supply list 
http://michaelorwick.com/workshop/8756/supply-list

Drop in Painting Class Schedule is Thursdays just $20
Mark your calendar

February
Febuary 6th 9:30 - 12:30 First class at OSA starts! Free cards and prints to the students that make it to the first day!
Febuary 13th starting at 11 am Free painting demonstratons and talks by differnet artists on the 2nd Thursday of every month
Febuary 20th 9:30 - 12:30
Febuary 27th 9:30 - 12:30



Portland, Oregon
Country: United States
Website: http://www.oregonsocietyofartists.com/





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Michael Orwick Arts LLC
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Michael Orwick

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Paint with a friend today

"A good painting to me has always been like a friend. It keeps me company, comforts and inspires."

                                                                                                                     - Hedy Lamarr 


Taking a class or workshop with me is a great place to paint with a friend.
http://michaelorwick.com/workshops

Monday Oil painting class starts soon.

Oil painting class description $105.00 Workshop Dates: 1/9/2012 - 3/12/2012 Location: Clark College CTC : 331 18700 SE Mill Plain Blvd Vancouver WashingtonVancouver Washington 98683 United States http://www.campusce.net/Clark/Course/Course.aspx?c=1981 Michael Orwick Oil painting class description for Clark College (Vancouver WA) Winter Term. We have created a fun and unintimidating class for beginners to advanced painters. I’ve learned that everything builds on just a few basic concepts that I will share with you. Oil paint is much easier to use once you learn the basics. Everyone paints at their own level and at their own speed. I'm there to share and to help bring out the world of creativity within you! http://www.campusce.net/Clark/Course/Course.aspx?c=1981 Move to a higher level in oil painting with individualized help, lectures and demonstrations. Classes will include increased critique and instructor feedback while keeping the treasured open studio environment. Supply List to be emailed 4-5 weeks prior to class. Mature Learning classes are for people age 55 and older only. Oil Painting II $105.00 No class 1/16/12 Item # Instructors Sessions Days Dates Time Building & Room Seats 9010 Michael Orwick 9 M 1/9/2012 - 3/12/2012 1:00 PM - 3:50 PM Contact Information: http://www.campusce.net/Clark/Course/Course.aspx?c (360)992 - 2939

Encouraging Others to Be Brilliant

Why You Should Think About

Encouraging Others to Be Brilliant
Post written by Leo Babauta.

http://zenhabits.net/2009/02/why-you-should-think-about-encouraging-others-to-be-brilliant/
cute greeting cards

This is a great article, but the part that I wanted to share was the final few paragraphs.

As a teacher it made me think and question some of the ways I share the lessons I have learned.

Am I honest with my pupils or gaurded? Do I build them up and encourage them as much as I should be. If you have time please read the full article, it is short and I would love to hear your thoughts.

...many people seem to have a problem with this concept. They tear people down, block them, hoard the goods for themselves, and are jealous of the success of others. We need to break free of this jealousy and meanness. We need to learn to be happy for others, and what’s more, to count their success as our success and feel proud of the contribution we’ve made in helping others make a difference.
So go out in this world and create — make something brilliant, whether it be a piece of art or a book or music or a wonderful new invention or a world-changing business or whatever it is you do in the world.
But go beyond that. Teach others to be brilliant and make a difference. Encourage them to create, support them, give them a boost, help them succeed. And teach them to do the same with still other people.
The world will thank you for it. And even if you never receive thanks, know in your heart that you’ve done some good, that you’ve lit your light in this world that will last beyond your mortal years, that will continue to grow and burn brightly long after your dust has returned to dust and blown away in the wind.

All the Best,

Michael Orwick

Orwick Arts LLC

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