Michael Orwick Arts
@orwick-arts.bsky.social
Light and atmosphere are what I remember about a location and what inspires me most. Light transforms the ordinary or even beautiful into the exceptional.
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.
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.
June 3, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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.
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.
April 14, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Aurora’s Tide 30x40 oils on panel.
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.
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.
March 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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.
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.
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.
Optimism and hope is the way forward.
Pick up the brush.
February 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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.
Optimism and hope is the way forward.
Pick up the brush.
12x12 oil painting demo on painting cool morning light.
February 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM
12x12 oil painting demo on painting cool morning light.
I specialize in creating evocative, nature-inspired paintings that bring tranquility and beauty to your living and working spaces. I understand that selecting the perfect piece of art can be overwhelming, so I’m here to help you overcome these challenges and find artwork that resonates with you.
February 21, 2025 at 10:08 PM
I specialize in creating evocative, nature-inspired paintings that bring tranquility and beauty to your living and working spaces. I understand that selecting the perfect piece of art can be overwhelming, so I’m here to help you overcome these challenges and find artwork that resonates with you.
Wipe away start to an oil painting.
February 20, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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.
February 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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
February 19, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Amazing how the colors change depending on the angle on this wet oil painting. 20x16 oils on panel. #art #oilpainting
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.
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.
February 14, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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.
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.
#availableart #cannonbeach #art #oilpaintings #sunset #sunrise #oregoncoast
#availableart #cannonbeach #art #oilpaintings #sunset #sunrise #oregoncoast
February 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Some of the new work I have at DragonFire Gallery in Cannon Beach.
#availableart #cannonbeach #art #oilpaintings #sunset #sunrise #oregoncoast
#availableart #cannonbeach #art #oilpaintings #sunset #sunrise #oregoncoast
In this painting I'm working on soft lost edges using acrylics. Working fast in transparent glazes of thinned earthy colors.
February 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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
February 10, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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
February 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
In progress today. 30x30, establishing values and shapes. I’m thinking this is going to be a very limited color palette, nearly Tonalist when I’m done.
January 24, 2025 at 8:36 PM
In progress today. 30x30, establishing values and shapes. I’m thinking this is going to be a very limited color palette, nearly Tonalist when I’m done.
A Place of Sanctity
January 24, 2025 at 5:48 PM
A Place of Sanctity
16x20 oils on panel. Painting of our local park.
January 23, 2025 at 2:09 PM
16x20 oils on panel. Painting of our local park.
Painting using chromatic grays. 12x16 oils on panel.
January 22, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Painting using chromatic grays. 12x16 oils on panel.
Hang On, Oils on canvas
January 19, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Hang On, Oils on canvas
8x10 Oils on panel. Come paintings are primarily about colors and how they play together.
December 23, 2024 at 4:13 PM
8x10 Oils on panel. Come paintings are primarily about colors and how they play together.
December 22, 2024 at 4:25 PM
On the easel, a Tonalist painting demo. Various oil glazes to create a very muted, earthy color palette.
December 14, 2024 at 3:39 PM
On the easel, a Tonalist painting demo. Various oil glazes to create a very muted, earthy color palette.
Happy Thanksgiving to you all. I want to share a new painting called Sentinels of Serenity—Alloro Vineyard 30x40 Oils on Panel. It is now available through my website. The link is in the comments. This painting features a sunset and glowing grapevines with wispy illuminated clouds.
November 27, 2024 at 3:45 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to you all. I want to share a new painting called Sentinels of Serenity—Alloro Vineyard 30x40 Oils on Panel. It is now available through my website. The link is in the comments. This painting features a sunset and glowing grapevines with wispy illuminated clouds.
“When you leave the theater wanting to discuss the play, that’s a good play. When you leave the theater wanting to discuss your life and the world, that’s art.”
— David Mamet
— David Mamet
November 26, 2024 at 5:01 PM
“When you leave the theater wanting to discuss the play, that’s a good play. When you leave the theater wanting to discuss your life and the world, that’s art.”
— David Mamet
— David Mamet
Hello, everyone on Blue Sky. I'm looking forward to meeting artists, Photographers, and Interior Designers. I paint mostly Landscapes and teach one class each week. #art #interiordesigners #painting #supportart #oilpainting #oregon #pdx #follow
November 26, 2024 at 4:22 PM
Hello, everyone on Blue Sky. I'm looking forward to meeting artists, Photographers, and Interior Designers. I paint mostly Landscapes and teach one class each week. #art #interiordesigners #painting #supportart #oilpainting #oregon #pdx #follow