Thursday, December 26, 2013

NPS Members Show

Sparks Lake Light

won a JUROR'S AWARD 
at the Schack Art Center in Everett, WA
2921 Hoyt Ave.
Nov 21- Dec 28
Hours: M-F 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5

Tuesday, October 15, 2013


Whidbey Island Twilight

was awarded an HONORABLE MENTION
in the Landscape and Interior category (juried by Clark Mitchell) 
 among 2500 entries.
  
It will appear along with the other winners, in the April 2014 issue of 
Pastel Journal Magazine

Be still my pounding heart!
I'm so grateful to Pastel Journal for this honor.

Monday, October 14, 2013

WASHINGTON STATE PARKS EXHIBIT

Morning Light At Kopachuck    Pastel

An Exhibition of selected paintings featuring plein air studies and studio work by
Plein Air Washington Artists

A centennial salute to Washington State Parks
at the American Art Company
1126 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, WA  98402

Oct 17 - Dec 31, 2013
Hours: Tues - Fri  10am - 5:30 pm & Sat 10am - 5pm

Exhibit on line at www.americanartco.com
reception: Sat Oct 19, 1 - 4pm

My 4 paintings in the show will also be included in 
Washington En Plein Air, Volume IV
available from www.blurb.com.

Saturday, September 7, 2013

GREATER GIG HARBOR OPEN STUDIO TOUR 2013

Myrna's Pond   Pastel

I'll have many pastel landscapes and figure drawings in various sizes, framed and unframed and as current as last week.
  Also I'm cleaning out my studio, getting ready to move and letting go of earlier pieces from the 70's & 80's... drawings, watercolors, collage, oil pastels, colored pencil and pieces done in various printmaking techniques.      I'm at Studio 16

Looking forward to seeing you~ Blue Skies~ Pat

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

CHALK THE WALK in Gig Harbor


"Kelly & Carol Haughton's Sunset On Wollochet Bay"  5'x5'
pastel and sidewalk chalk
  
Here I am painting in front of the Full Moon Art Gallery, 3155 Harborview Drive in Gig Harbor. 
"Chalk The Walk" is sponsored by the Gig Harbor Historical Waterfront Assoc.
Four other professional artists and a swarm of budding artists, children and their families, adorned the harbor with their celebration and interpretation of marine art.  It was a great community event.  I loved all the comments from passers-by and all the excitement the event generated.  
A beautiful fun summer day! 

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

PASTEL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 41ST ANNUAL NEW YORK EXHIBITION: ENDURING BRILLIANCE

"Swiss Bliss 1"  9x12  pastel by Pat Meras

Sept 3-28, 2013
Reception Sept 20, 6pm

National Arts Club Grand Gallery
15 Gramercy Park South
New York, NY 10003


Monday, July 22, 2013

11TH ANNUAL OPEN JURIED ART SHOW

"After the Rain"  18x24  pastel  Pat Meras

THIRD PLACE JUROR'S AWARD

Aug 30 - Oct 05, 2013   
Reception: 8/30/2013  6-8pm

Harbor History Museum
4121 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
www.harborhistorymuseum.org






Sunday, July 21, 2013



PLEIN AIR PAINT OUT at the HARBOR HISTORY MUSEUM
4121 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor, WA  98335
Aug17, 2013    9am-3pm

Paint anything maritime which can be seen from the Harbor History Museum property.
This includes the area of Gig Harbor Bay, Austin Estuary Park, Donkey Creek and more.
Register at the museum when you arrive.  
At 3pm, a Juror’s Choice will be awarded.  The chosen artwork will hang in the museum for up to one year or at the discretion of the artist.  A 40% commission will be taken upon sale of the painting.
In the event of rain, we are welcome to paint inside the museum from windows facing the harbor, however a sun umbrella is advised, optimists that we are.
Bring your lunch or enjoy one of our local restaurants nearby.  
Water and restrooms will be available.
Happy Painting!

Contact artist: Pat Meras 253-857-5081, patmeras@wavecable.com
HHM curator: Vicki Gehl-Blackwell 253-858-6722, www.harborhistorymuseum.org
On the day of the paint out only, Pat can be reached at 253-579-5223.


14th ANNUAL JURIED MARITIME ART EXHIBITION

"View From The Finholm Hillclimb"  pastel by Pat Meras

won an HONORABLE MENTION

July 20 - Aug 25, 2013
Harbor History Museum, 4121 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor, WA



11th Annual "Plein Air Exhibition"

"July Afternoon Light", 9x12, pastel by Pat Meras

If you get a chance to stop at the Dana on your travels this summer, I have 10 plein air and several studio paintings on exhibit. 

Dana Gallery, 246 Higgins, Missoula, MT
July 18th - August 2013

"On July 12th through the 17th, some of the regions most well-known artists will be arriving for our 11th Annual Paint Out. The artists will spend 6 days of plein air painting in and around Missoula.  They will capture the beautiful lakes, rivers, mountains, valleys and life of Montana.  This is a highlight of the summer art season for artists and patrons."  Dana Gallery  

Art Of The Run



"Missoula Marathon Morning"  11x17, pastel by Pat Meras

Art Of The Run is a juried art show held in conjunction with the Missoula Marathon.  
Proceeds benefit Run Wild Missoula.
 Dana Gallery, 246 North Higgins, Missoula 
July 5th-16th, 2013

Monday, July 1, 2013

GIG HARBOR UPTOWN SHOW

"Cannon Beach"   18x24   pastel by Pat Meras

This painting, displayed in the window of J Jill
(one of my favorite hangouts)
in the Uptown Shopping Center, was the winner of
THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD.
It was very gratifying to win this award from my community.  
Thank you to all those who voted for my painting,
and to the Peninsula Art League.

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Washington "En Plein Air" Volume 111

Wetland Wonderland, Pastel by Pat Meras

A number of Plein Air Washington Artists and I are included in the pages of this book, and the previous 2 volumes. 
This year I was fortunate enough to have one of my paintings on the cover.

 Washington "En Plein Air" Volume 111, edited by Jane Wallis may be purchased at www.blurb.com/b/3888188-washington-en-plein-air

Volumes 1 &11 may be purchased from Blurb as well.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

A Fleeting Moment In Time

Nisqually Winter Light,  pastel,  22h x 30w

A Solo Exhibit of Pastels by Pat Meras
June 7-July 11, 2013
at Morso
Artist Reception June 7, 5-7pm 
9014 Peacock Hill Ave, N Harborview Dr
Gig Harbor, WA  98332
253-530-3463
www.morsowinebar.com

Friday, April 19, 2013

Northwest Pastel Society's 27th Annual International Open Exhibition

La Conner Countryside 111   Pastel   Pat Meras

The American Art Company
presents
58 artists from across the US & Canada
May 4 - June 15, 2013
Reception to meet artists and juror, Lorenzo Chavez
Saturday, May 4, 2:00- 4:00 pm
1126 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, WA 98402, 1-800-753-2278
Exhibit on line at:
www.AmericanArtCo.com
Gallery hours Tues - Fri 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

Thursday, April 4, 2013

SOLO EXHIBIT at HARBOR HISTORY MUSEUM

"Baja Light 111"     18 x 24      Pastel      
PASTEL LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS BY PAT MERAS
Harbor History Museum
744 Harborview Drive
Gig Harbor, WA  98335

Come for a stroll in the Harbor on First Saturday Art Walk
April 6, 2013   1-5pm