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.
DONATIONS
Part of the fun of creating paintings is the opportunity to do good for our community in some small way. Following is the list of organizations regularly supported by donations of paintings for fundraising events.
Friends of Acadia
Mt. Desert Nursing Association
Camp Beech Cliff
Artwaves MDI
Maine Oceanarium
SPCA of Hancock County
Bar Harbor Garden Club
Birch Bay Retirement Community
Acadia Family Center
All Saints Catholic School, Bangor
The Grand Theatre, Ellsworth
Maine Needs, Portland
CURRENT & UPCOMING SHOWS 2026
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.
Shaw Jewelry MDI Open, Northeast Harbor, ME
May 21 – June 12 2026
Every May, Shaw Jewelry invites area artists to submit work for their gallery in Northeast Harbor. This year, Rick will display the painting “Carriage Ride”, a watercolor showing a horse and buggy on one of Acadia National Park’s carriage roads. Please join the reception at Shaw Jewelry at 4:00pm June 12.
Bass Harbor Memorial Library, 89 Bernard Rd., Bernard ME
May 18-June 30
Bass Harbor Memorial Library will feature a solo show of Rick’s work in May and June. Please join the reception on June 12!
Burnt Coat Harbor Lighthouse Keepers House Gallery, Swans Island, ME
June -September 2026
The Keepers House at the lighthouse on Swans Island will feature a selection of Rick’s paintings as part of their display of local artists this summer season. When you’re out island hopping, please visit Swans Island and the Lighthouse Keeper’s House!
Artworks MDI Summer Solstice!, Rt 102, Town Hill, ME
June 22, 2026
Join Artworks MDI, Mt Desert Island’s Art Center, for an afternoon and evening of celebration of music and art. Among other events, the steel drum group, “Flash in the Pans” will be playing. There will be food, a bonfire, and a display of art by local artists. Don’t miss it! Visit www.artworksmdi.org for more information.
Choco-Latte Cafe, 240 Main St., Bar Harbor, ME
July-September
Rick’s watercolors will be featured at Choco-Latte for the three summer months. Please stop by to see the rotating display of paintings and have a great cup of coffee!
Deer Isle Artists Association Gallery, Deer Isle, ME
May-September
Rick will have paintings on display at the DIAA Gallery on and off throughout the summer.
Harbor Arts Festival, Camden, ME
July 11-12, 2026
Camden’s largest outdoor art event. Rick will display his watercolor paintings along the waterfront below the library.
Coastal Fine Artists Alliance of Maine, Village Green, Southwest Harbor, ME
July 25-26, 2026
August 22-23, 2026
CFAAM brings a variety of area artists to Southwest Harbor for this charming outdoor art show. Rain or shine, 15-20 artists from along the coast of Maine will display their works. Please stop by and say hi!
Bar Harbor Fine Arts Festival, Agamont Park, Bar Harbor, ME
August 7-9
September 11-13
For two weekends, artists from across the eastern US gather at the top of Agamont Park along Bar Harbor’s waterfront to display original art and jewelry. Come see the wide variety of work created by talented artists and craftspeople.
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