Congratulations to Mitch Baird!

"Morning Ensigns, Italy"

Mitch Baird

Oil

SOLD!

It has just been announced that Mitch Baird's "Morning Ensigns, Italy" has won the Best of Show at the prestigious American Impressionist Society Annual Show in Denver, Colorado. Internationally acclaimed artist Quang Ho was the juror for the show. In addition to the Best of Show award, Mitch also received the Southwest Art Magazine award and the painting also sold on opening night. Congratulations Mitch, you deserve it!

Reprinted with permission by Art on the Boulevard.

Thank you to Vancouver, WA galleries, Art on the Boulevard and Aurora Gallery for their continued commitment to regional and representational artists. We appreciate YOU!

Cast Shadows; Pacific Northwest Plein Air Landscape opening at Aurora Gallery in Vancouver, WA, November 6

(Painting by Brenda Boylan)

P R E S S R E L E A S E

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 26, 2009
EXHIBIT TITLE: Cast Shadows; Pacific Northwest Plein Air Landscape
EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION:
Cast Shadows: Pacific Northwest Plein Air Landscape, is a juried invitational art exhibit reflecting a broad range of representational painting styles and approaches that capture the beauty and diversity of the Pacific Northwest.
EXHIBITING ARTISTS:
Members of PPASP (Portland Plein Air & Studio Painters): Kathy D. Allegri, Celeste Bergin, Brenda Boylan, Michael Fisher, Pam Flanders, Carrie Holst, Amanda Houston, Joe Howard, Kimberly Kent, Mark Larsen, Karen E. Lewis, Gretha Lindwood, Carolyn Rondthaler, Barbara Szkutnik, Maeona Urban, Katherine van Schoonhoven
And Kitty Wallis.
JUROR:
Elizabeth Steinbaugh
OVERALL ART EXHIBIT DATES: Nov 6– Nov 28, 2009
ARTIST RECEPTION: First Friday, November 6, 5-8pm
LOCATION:
Aurora Gallery, 1004 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660-3151
(360) 696-0449
http://www.auroragalleryonline.com/

You are cordially invited! (Click to Enlarge):

In honor of All Hallow's Eve two paint out opportunities at Lone Fir Park/Cemetery 10/13 & 10/15

Join PPASP on Tuesday and/or Thursday at Lone Fir Cemetery.
This park fills several city blocks and is known for its interesting gravestones and lovely old trees. We plan to start near the entrance at SE 26th and Stark at 11:00. MAP