About Me

I was born in 1975 on a sunny day in Astoria Oregon. Despite my near death experience at birth, my Mom thought I was perfect. My Dad, a physician, knew better. These assessments continue today.

Within days of my recovery, my adventures began. Our small family moved to the Olympic Peninsula to live on the Quinault Indian Reservation as Dad served in the Indian Health Service. Most of my memories from those very early years revolve around an ancient Indian woman known as Gram Black, eating live clams on cold foggy beaches, and our performing circus poodle.
From there, our family moved to Boise, Idaho, where my parents got me a Golden Retriever who taught me the joy of peeing outside. It was also during this time that my sister, born in Columbia, S.A., was adopted into our family. I give her credit for teaching me patience and proper grooming.

At the age of four, I became the seventh generation on my mother’s side to live in “the town that friendliness built” and the home of the world’s largest strawberry shortcake, Lebanon, Oregon. Over the years, my family created an odd animal sanctuary and hobby farm with a revolving cast of colorful creatures to ride, observe, and endlessly scoop up after. My bedroom was in the tack room, which I shared with my youngest sister’s goat. To this day, there is no love lost between me and the nasty rooster who cock-a-doodled any old time.

Very early my parents realized that I had dyslexia and that I saw things differently from most. School was difficult, but in hindsight, this was one of many blessings that have helped to shape my artful existence. I was lucky to grow up surrounded by beautiful creeks and evergreen wilderness and within a family that loved to travel, encouraged curiosity, and following one’s heart. And my heart has always told me to create.

I started college at the University of Oregon where, for reasons I cannot now recollect, I majored in business. Two years in and losing interest, I jumped at the chance to move to Australia for half a year, where I filled up sketch pads with drawings and small paintings. The thought of returning to business classes never crossed my mind. I spent the next year a transient, sleeping on friend's couches and beanbag chairs, putting together a portfolio and dating my future wife, a beautiful Bulgarian named Gabriela.
Returning to the Pacific Northwest, Gaby and I started our life together in Portland, Oregon, where I majored in Illustration at Pacific Northwest College of Art. I discovered that oil painting and the method of working from dark to light worked with my ‘backwards brain’. I find my landscapes to also be very very illustrative. I love creating art that invites you on a journey to form a story and explore your world within.

Our daughter, a creative and inquisitive twelve-year-old, has kept me in touch with my perpetual inner child. Throughout my life, I have been lucky to know beauty and comfort, laughter and joy. These are a few of the things I hope to impart through my brushes. I look forward to continuing my adventures, inviting inspiration and beauty into my life, and sharing it with you through my paintings.

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We stand behind our products 100%. We are confident in the quality and reliability of our products. If for any reason you are not satisfied with your art, you may return it within 30 days for a full refund of the print’s purchase price. We will replace your print free of charge if there is any defect in the paper or if it has been damaged during shipping. Return any item within 30 days of purchase for a refund of the price of your print. We want you to feel completely comfortable when placing an order. All the information you transmit to us is secure and is kept strictly confidential. Online: This is your most convenient option. If you choose to order online, simply enter all of your information through our secure server. You can order 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If the piece was damaged during shipment, please call or email us as soon as possible. We will notify the carrier who will arrange to pick up the damaged item. Shipping carriers generally ask that you leave the item out along with the shipping box and all packing materials. We will give you the date that the package will be picked up - typically the next day. You needn't be home for that pickup. We will reprint your order and email you a new tracking number. Tracking numbers will be automatically emailed once your order has shipped. Email notifications are also sent to customers who plan to pick up their order in our studio. If you have any questions please contact me at orwickarts@gmail.com

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