"En Plein Air"

"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"

"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

"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

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Northwest Pastel Society Show

"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

“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

"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

" 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.