Pat Meras Pastel Art

Northwest Pastel Society's 25th International Open Exhibit

2011-10-09T10:57:00.000-07:00

"A Clear Day On Mount Rainier" Pastel Pat Meras

Nov 12 - Dec 31, 2011

The American Art Company

1126 Broadway

Tacoma, WA 98402

Opening Reception Nov 12 from 2-4pm

My painting "The Art Barn" won the Bill McEnroe Award

and I couldn't be more pleased, as Bill is one of my favorite people on the planet.

Ninth Annual PAL Open Juried Art Exhibition

2011-10-09T10:43:00.000-07:00

"Sparks Lake, Afternoon Light" Pastel Pat Meras

This is a very fine art exhibit judged by

renowned artist and living master, Richard McKinley.

I was so honored to be awarded third place at this event.

Gig Harbor Civic Center

3510 Grandview Street

Gig Harbor, WA 98335

Oct 6-Dec 2 / Mon-Fri 8-5pm

"Intertwined, Requiem For TheTrees"

2011-09-25T14:28:00.000-07:00

"We Stood Tall" pastel by Pat Meras

Outreach to the arts community was initiated by Pat Lanz, WA State Parks Commissioner, in response to the pending removal of trees in Kopachuck Park that are afflicted with laminated root rot and pose a danger to life and property. Artists are called to draw, paint, photograph, write about, or otherwise memorialize the trees.

Creative work produced for this project will be exhibited at the Harbor History Museum in

Gig Harbor, WA, Oct 1-16. Reception Sept 30, 5:30-7:30

Free to the public

Museum is open Tues-Sun 10-5, www.kopachucktrees.blogspot.com

"En Plein Air"

2011-09-25T14:03:00.000-07:00

"View From The Longbranch Dock," pastel by Pat Meras

An Exhibition and Wine Tasting, Oct 1, 2011, 2 to 4pm

at The Lodge at Mallard's Landing

7083 Wagner Way, Gig Harbor, WA 98335

Come and enjoy a glass of wine while viewing

familiar scenes from around the harbor painted by local artists.

"INSPIRATIONS"

2011-08-16T18:04:00.000-07:00

"In The Scottish Highlands II" 9x12 pastel Pat Meras

Women Painters Of Washington Gallery

Columbia Building

701 5th Ave. Suite 310

Seattle, WA 98104

www.wpwgallery.blogspot.com

Mon-Fri 11am- 4pm

I have 6 paintings included in the show.

Columbia Tower Club Exhibit

2011-08-16T17:56:00.001-07:00

"Nisqually Winter Light" 22x30 Pastel Pat Meras

Also at the Columbia Building in Seattle, on the top floor,

I have two large pastel paintings included in the

Columbia Tower Club Exhibit

until the end of October

Northwest Pastel Society Show

2011-08-16T17:48:00.001-07:00

"Lopez Island Light" 19x13 Pastel Pat Meras

Northwest Pastel Society

Signature/Distinguished Member Show

at the Scott Milo Gallery

420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes, WA 98221

www.scottmilo.com

I have 2 paintings included in the show. Aug 5-30

Dana Gallery Exhibit

2011-08-16T17:09:00.000-07:00

“Missoula, Afternoon Light” 9x12 Pastel Pat Meras

Ninth Annual Western Montana Paintout & Exhibit

at the Dana Gallery

246 N Higgins Ave., Missoula, MT 59802

July 20 - Aug 31 www.danagallery.com

I was honored to be included in the group of 25 established artists

invited to paint Missoula and the surrounding area en plein air,

French for “in the open air.”

I have 7 plein air and 4 studio paintings included in the exhibit.

It's a beautiful gallery, Montana's largest, worth visiting

if you have the chance.

I had a wonderful time painting the landscape of my homestate

and making new best friends whom I feel I've known forever.

Gig Harbor Garden Tour 2011 - A Tour Of Literacy

2011-03-27T13:57:00.000-07:00

"The Delightful Marriage Of Poppy And Lavender" 11 x 16

This painting was chosen to be printed on promotional materials for the event. The Tour will be on Saturday, June 25, 10 -5:00, and Sunday, June 26, 10 - 4:00. For tickets and info, go to www.gigharborgardentour.com.

Northwest Pastel Society's 2011 Members' Exhibit

2011-03-27T13:46:00.000-07:00

" Alpine Light" 9 x 12 received An Award Of Merit

This is one of two of my paintings that will be included in the exhibit at the Kirsten Gallery, 5320 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105. Opening reception will be April 10, from 2-4:00.

Northwest Pastel Society Annual Signature/Distinguished Pastelist Invitational Exhibition

2010-07-12T12:09:00.000-07:00

"Lopez Marsh", a plein air pastel by Pat Meras, was chosen for the showcard and included in Seattle's Access Magazine, advertising the exhibit.

I have two pieces in the show which will hang through Aug 31, 2010 at the Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave, Anacortes, WA 98221, www.scottmilo.com, 360-293-6938, Reception, Friday, Aug 6, 6-9.

Drawing In Pastel

2010-02-20T15:19:00.000-08:00

"Reni Martini", Pat Meras, Nupastel, 15 x 13

I meet with a group of artists usually once a week to draw from a live model. This is a drawing of my friend Reni in pastel. Quick experimental spontaneous drawing feeds my more involved paintings and helps me loosen up a bit. It's also fun to work with a group of artist friends rather than paint as a hermit, alone in my studio as I often do. Solitude has it's place though and I find I do my best work solo in my studio, talking to myself, and my cat, answering myself, pacing back and forth, all things best done in private.

8th Annual Two Waters Arts Alliance Spring Fling

2010-01-09T13:46:00.000-08:00

"Vaughn Bay", Pat Meras, Pastel, 9.5 x 12

Sweet surprise...I've been chosen as the featured artist at this popular event at the Key Peninsula Civic Center, 17010 S Vaughn Road, Saturday March 6, 7-10pm. My painting is published on posters and postcards advertising the event. Come and enjoy a fun night out with live music by Jazz Musette, catered appetizers, no host bar, Art Exhibit and Sales, $20 member, $25 non-member.

2009-12-26T12:34:00.000-08:00

Best Of America Pastel Artists, Volume 11

2009-12-26T12:00:00.000-08:00

"View From my Window", Pat Meras, Pastel, 12.5 x 6.5

"Carolyn's Path", Pat Meras, Pastel, 18 x 24

"Carolyn's Pond", Pat Meras, Pastel, 24 x 18

I feel very fortunate to have 3 paintings included in this beautiful book, and proud to be featured with such a fine group of artists. My images are on pages 41-42. To order copies: Kennedy Publishing, 5251-18 John Tyler Highway #311, Williamsburg, VA 23185, www.BestOfArtists.com/best-of-books, (757) 564-6261.

Harbor Gallery Plein Air Show

2009-10-08T19:11:00.000-07:00

"Morning Light On Gig Harbor Bay", 9 x 12, Pat Meras

This show is a result of a three day paintout in the harbor after the weather had changed abruptly. We painted as fast as we could to keep from freezing!
The show will run through Oct at the Harbor Gallery
3155 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor, WA

Peninsula Art League Seventh Annual Open Juried Art Show

2009-10-08T18:57:00.000-07:00

"Pondering In Tuscany", 21 x 14, Pat Meras
Painting was chosen for postcard advertising the show

Exhibition Hours: weekdays 8 - 5 / Oct 6 - Nov 12
Gig Harbor Civic Center, 3510 Grandview Street, Gig Harbor, WA

Vashon Island Plein Air Painting Festival

2009-10-08T18:01:00.000-07:00

"Watching Over The Lavender", 8 x 10, Pat Meras

Show Opens Fri, Oct 2, at The Hardware Store Restaurant
Vashon Island, WA

Women Painters of Washington at The American Art Company

2009-10-08T17:25:00.000-07:00

"Nisqually Winter Light II", 22 x 27, Pat Meras

Exhibit: Sept 12 - Oct 10, 2009, 1126 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, WA

American Art Co. gallery hours: T-F 10-5:30, Sat 10-5

Pat Meras, Harbor Gallery Featured Artist in September

2009-09-01T10:47:00.000-07:00

"Lopez Marsh", 11 x 11, Pat Meras

I'll be painting at the gallery during the First Saturday Artwalk 1-5

Harbor Gallery, 3155 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor, WA

Trillium Creek Winery, Featured Artist

2009-08-27T16:25:00.000-07:00

"Vineyard At Trillium Creek", 12 x 18, Pat Meras

Trillium Creek Winery, 17812 18th St. KPN, Lakebay, WA
11-6:00 , Fri, Sat & Sun

Art Celebrates Conservation, Plein Air Invitational

2009-07-31T14:06:00.000-07:00

"Afternoon Light On Iverson Spit, Camano island", 9 x 12, Pat Meras

Gallery By The Bay, 8700 271 ST NW, Stanwood, WA
July 20-Aug 22 / 3 paintings included

The Greater Gig Harbor Open Studio Tour 2009

2009-07-16T11:45:00.000-07:00

"The Tuscan Countryside", 22 x 27, Pat Meras

Free self guided tour / Two days of local fine art

35 Artists, 29 Studios, Sept 19 & 20, 10am-5pm

gigharboropenstudiotour.org/artistpages/patmeras.html

"Northwest Light", a Solo Exhibit of pastel paintings by Pat Meras

2009-07-15T19:13:00.000-07:00

" The Delightful Marriage Of Poppy And Lavender", 11 x 16, Pat Meras

An exhibit entitled, "Northwest Light" of nearly 50 pastel paintings by Pat Meras is on display at the Olympic Gallery, 321 W Railroad Ave., Shelton, WA. Gallery hours are 10-1 Tues-Fri, 10-4 Sat, closed Sun & Mon. The exhibit will remain until the end of August.

NPS Signature/Distinguished Pastelist Invitational Exhibition, "The Best Of The Northwest"

2009-07-13T10:06:00.000-07:00

"Vaughn Bay I", 10 x 12, Pat Meras

"Lopez Morning Light", 12 x 16, Pat Meras

Both paintings are included in the exhibit.

Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave, Anacortes, WA

Aug 7-Aug 31 / Gallery hours : Mon-Sat 10:30-4:30