MICHAEL ORWICK
ARTIST BIO
Growing up in the Oregon Cascades and the Willamette Valley, nature and the landscape have had a profound impact on Michael Orwick. He has always been inspired by the ability of landscapes to tell stories.
Michael’s career in art started in animation at Will Vinton Studios and moved quickly into illustration, where he enjoyed bringing the ideas of others to life. As is true for many creative people, Michael was drawn to develop his own signature style of “Inspired Expressionism,” painting his ideas on canvas and inviting the viewer to provide the narrative.
Michael Orwick is a master of creating mood through atmosphere and color, utilizing space, a sense of place, and time of day to convey his vision. His work hints at a story and it is what he leaves untold that engages the viewer in the creative process of storytelling. He often hears that people feel as if they have “seen this place before”.
Michael’s paintings offer the chance to return and explore a special place that lingers in memory and imagination.
CURATOR'S COMMENTS
"Michael Orwick’s paintings express his love of life, his playfulness and his reverence for nature. His paintings’ beauty may be timeless, but each scene seems to capturing a fleeting moment when the light is just right or the mist is swirling just so. Michael’s passion for travel shows in his work in both subject matter as well as style. His many pictures of vineyards and coastlines make him a natural choice for our gallery on the Central Coast."
ARTWORK BY
MICHAEL ORWICK
Get to Know Michael Orwick
Who is contemporary artist Michael Orwick?
Michael Orwick is an acclaimed contemporary landscape painter known for his luminous paintings inspired by the landscapes and culture of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. Working in both the studio and outdoors, Orwick creates expressive paintings that combine observation, memory, and emotion to capture the beauty and atmosphere of the natural world.
What is Michael Orwick known for?
Michael Orwick is best known for his atmospheric landscapes, radiant use of color, and exceptional ability to portray the effects of light. His paintings often depict forests, vineyards, coastlines, marshes, and expansive skies, creating scenes that feel both deeply personal and universally familiar.
What inspires Michael Orwick's work?
Michael Orwick draws inspiration from the landscapes, changing seasons, and everyday beauty of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. Rather than simply painting what he sees, he seeks to capture the feeling and emotional memory of a place, creating works that invite viewers to slow down, reflect, and connect with the world around them.
Where can I purchase original artwork by Michael Orwick?
Selected original paintings and available works by Michael Orwick can be viewed and purchased through The Gallery Arroyo Grande online and in person. Collectors are invited to explore available landscapes and inquire about current works, exhibitions, and opportunities to add Michael Orwick's celebrated Pacific Northwest paintings to their collections.
Interested in collecting work by
Michael Orwick?
Explore available artwork online or contact The Gallery to inquire about current works, commissions, and upcoming exhibitions.