A Wonderful Project & Upcoming Exhibit
It’s already late summer! Time flies when life is full of many happenings. Some have been sad, with the loss of dear loved ones, and others happy, including two weddings in the family, and a lot of art: painting, calligraphy and teaching.
Last year, I was honored to be selected as one of a small group of artists to work on a wonderful project with the renowned architectural firm, NBBJ – NBBJ.com, and OHSU (Oregon Health & Science University) hospital in Portland, OR. NBBJ designed a new in-patient addition for the hospital. For more information on the project visit: OHSU Foundation – in patient addition
Each artist was to design and paint Oregon landscapes that were then scanned, enlarged and printed on wall panels. These panels are currently being installed on select walls in the hallways of the new addition which is set to open in 2026. Bringing artistic images of nature inside will beautify spaces and have a positive impact on patients who will be staying in sterile environments during their treatment and recovery. I plan to write a blog post dedicated to the project and images of the paintings will be revealed then.
All the places I visited to collect reference material for the hospital project paintings are beautiful and awe inspiring, expanding my curiosity and further deepening my love and connection with nature. I have continued this Oregon landscape series with this latest pastel painting, A Perfect Day.
This painting has been accepted into the annual juried member show of the Northwest Pastel Society. Use the arrows on the photo below to scroll through the work in process.
Northwest Pastel Society Annual Juried Member Exhibition
Dates: September 5 – 28, 2025
Location: Columbia Center for the Arts Columbia Arts.org
215 Cascade Ave, Hood River, Oregon
Art lovers, family and friends are welcome to attend the opening and awards ceremony at the Columbia Center for the Arts. The Hood River Art Walk is the same day.
Opening & Awards: September 5, 2025 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Northwest Pastel Society: NPS.org
Thanks for your interest and have a beautiful day!
Best Wishes,
Kristen
Hi! I'm an artist with a passion for drawing, painting and calligraphy. I enjoy creating art using a variety of media, including watercolor, pastel, graphite, colored pencil, and oil. In this blog, I share finished artworks, works-in-progress, techniques, tips and other musings. 