Michael Orwick Arts

How much can we play with and push color in our painting without it feeling too gaudy or fake? This was an oil painting where I really wanted to see how far I could push the colors while still keeping…

This oil painting was like painting a celebration or a party! I used brushstrokes to create an almost confetti-like effect, with warm and cool colors playing off each other to evoke a sense of contras…

Painting mostly in black and white, with a band of warm colors. I loved the effect and how it turned out.

This is a spot between my studio and the coast here in Oregon. I love stopping here for short hikes, taking photos, and painting when I have time. I am inspired by how the soft coastal light filters t…

Do you think quiet paintings sell? I love painting the peace of the morning and the subtlety of mist and fog. 30x40 oils on Birch Panel

Small oil painting of a large sky. I was so taken with the contrast of color temperatures. Such a quick moment.

This oil painting captures the green glow of the light as the creek feeds into a large riverway.

This piece was such a fun challenge—letting the sky take center stage even though the vineyard and landscape are gorgeous on their own. I loved pushing the clouds, color shifts, and movement to become…

I'm excited to announce my upcoming Online Fall Classes. Ripples and Reflections: Capturing Water's Movement and Mood. 9/9/2026 - 10/21/2026. To learn more or to sign up, please visit Michael Orwick -…

36x48 oils on canvas. I would love your feedback on trying to bring meaning and a feeling of story to landscape paintings. Is it helpful or distracting? Is it enough to just be a pretty picture, or sh…