8th Annual Two Waters Arts Alliance Spring Fling

"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.

Best Of America Pastel Artists, Volume 11

"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

"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

"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

"Passages"  pastel by Pat Meras

This painting is available in a museum quality print.
Contact me if you're interested at
patmeras.fineart@gmail.com

I finished this painting the day my father died
and know he has been given passage to a better place.

Show Opens Fri, Oct 2, at The Hardware Store Restaurant

Vashon Island, WA

Women Painters of Washington at The American Art Company

"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