Rick Osann has been painting in watercolor since the early 1970’s. After various careers as a professional Scenic Artist working for stage, film & TV in New York City, and teaching art/theatre/film at Bonny Eagle High School in southern Maine, Rick is now happily focusing on his painting in Bar Harbor, Maine, one of the beautiful places of our world, in his studio adjacent to Acadia National Park.
From his background as a theatrical set and lighting designer, Rick is most interested in exploring light, shadow and color in dramatic moments of nature through his painting. His work celebrates the beauty of the Maine landscape and encourages us to think about protecting our environment and the precious bounty that surrounds us.
Please contact Rick with any questions or interest in commissioning a painting of your favorite landscape or pets.
CURRENT & UPCOMING SHOWS 2025-26
Warm weather has returned to Maine along with the summer outdoor art show season! Here’s a list of indoor and outdoor art shows where Rick’s work will be on display this summer.
McKay’s Public House
Have a lovely dinner at McKay’s and enjoy paintings by Rick Osann, Katie Churchill and Nicole Herz. The paintings are for sale. Use the QR Code on Rick’s paintings to make an inquiry on Rick’s website.
Birch Bay Village Lodge, Bar Harbor
Fall 2025
The Lodge at Birch Bay Village in Bar Harbor will host a display of Rick’s watercolor paintings in the fall, from mid-September through December. A selection of paintings are hanging in the Dining Room and Hallway. Please contact Susanne Hopkins at Birch Bay Village to arrange for a visit at 207-288-8014 x5211 or shopkins@birchbayvillage.us.
New England Watercolor Society 2025 Regional Exhibition, The Mosesian Center for the Arts, Watertown, MA
November 14, 2025 to January 9, 2026
“Boatyard at Sunset” has been accepted into the NEWS biennial juried regional exhibition, to be held this year at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown, MA. Stop by to see New England’s finest watercolor painting if you’re in the Boston area.
https://newenglandwatercolorsociety.org/exhibitions-upcoming.html
Sullivan House Bakery, Main St., Gorham, ME
March 2026
We’ve been invited back to display paintings at the Sullivan House Bakery in Gorham in March 2026. Stop by for a visit and have an awesome pastry!
https://www.sullivanhousegorham.com/
Watch for more updates to come!