Michael Orwick Arts

Contre-jour 30x60 Oils on Panel

This painting is inspired by one of my favorite locations for hiking, exploring, and painting, which is conveniently located just 15 minutes from my studio.

It was a real pleasure to capture the contrast between the warm light and the cool fog.

Aurora’s Tide 30x40 oils on panel.

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I have much to learn about this medium but am having fun now. Keep playing, my friends.

Flow, 30x24 Acrylics
I used to dislike painting in acrylics. I wanted them to be and act like oil paints. But once I leaned into what they do, how fast they dry, and how transparent many colors are, I began to enjoy the spontaneity and the ability to layer and glaze within a shortened time frame.

Lets paint.
When I enjoy the process I feel it shows in the work

Faith in the lessons all my past less-than-successful paintings have shared with me. Load the brush with paint.
I am here now, doing my best to be present. Let the conversation between the paint, the surface, my intention, and the joy of discovery begin.
LETS GO!

Even after 20 years of painting, stepping up to the easel can be intimidating. I try to remember to tell myself that it is not fear I'm feeling but rather excitement.
Optimism and hope is the way forward.
Pick up the brush.

12x12 oil painting demo on painting cool morning light.

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Finished

Wipe away start to an oil painting.

Finishing up the 6 foot wide panoramic view of Sparks Lake near Bend Oregon is an oil painting on panel. #OilPainting #LandscapePainting #Art.

Amazing how the colors change depending on the angle on this wet oil painting. 20x16 oils on panel. #art #oilpainting

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The Dirty Freehub “All Access Ride Guides” are designed with inclusivity in mind: these online guides cater to a diverse range of cyclists – from adaptive athletes and eBikers, those returning to cycling after a hiatus, beginners, and families looking to cycle together.

We do this out of our love for exploration, community and giving back! We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

All so you can connect to where you ride … and learn about the culture, history and environment. We hope to inspire you to get more involved!

I was honored to design two book covers for Dirty Freehub, a gravel bike guidebook for Oregon.
Book Coming Soon!
Prints Coming Soon!
Dirty Freehub
Smiling and riding dirty! Gravel cycling is our passion. We provide free, five-star, hand-curated gravel ride guides across the Western United States.

Some of the new work I have at DragonFire Gallery in Cannon Beach.
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In this painting I'm working on soft lost edges using acrylics. Working fast in transparent glazes of thinned earthy colors.

I love starting my painting or doing studies for more extensive work using a minimal paint pallet or just black and white. How do you like to begin your paintings? #art #painting #discoverart