I will be offering two different class options at Artwaves MDI in September. If you’re in the area I hope you’ll join me!

Intro to Watercolor Landscape
Four classes, once per week, Thursday evenings from 5:30 – 8:00 pm
September 3, 10, 17 & 24

This class will cover watercolor basics, moving quickly to apply basic techniques to subject matter (skies, trees, rocks, water, etc.). We will cover new material using value studies to examine and prepare our compositions.

For more information visit Artwaves with this link.

Intermediate Watercolor Workshop
One day workshop, in studio
Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9:30 am – 1:00 pm

This workshop will focus more on advanced watercolor techniques, applying lessons to complete a painting in one sitting. Rick will demonstrate methods and then work with students individually to improve skills and techniques.

For more information, contact Artwaves MDI

I’m honored that my recent painting, “Morning Light”, has been accepted into the North American Watercolor Society (NAW) International Online Exhibition starting in August 2026!

Local artist, Rick Osann, has been selected for the 2026 North American Watercolor International Exhibition, an international juried exhibition recognizing outstanding achievement in watercolor painting. The exhibition attracted more than 700 entries from accomplished watercolor artists globally. After a highly competitive jury process, Osann was selected for inclusion, making acceptance a notable professional distinction. Rick’s accepted work, “Morning Light”, will be featured alongside an exceptional collection of contemporary watercolor paintings representing a wide range of artistic styles and voices. Founded to celebrate excellence in watercolor, North American Watercolor (NAW) is dedicated to recognizing exceptional artists while advancing the appreciation of watercolor through exhibitions, education, and community.

The 2026 North American Watercolor International Exhibition will be presented online, making the exhibition accessible to collectors, artists, and art enthusiasts around the world. For more information about the exhibition, visit: www.northamericanwatercolor.com

Painting the Golden Hour

There are still spots left in my Plein Air watercolor class Saturday, June 27 at Seal Harbor Beach. Click on the QR code in the flyer for registration information. It doesn’t look like rain so we’ll have a fun time!

The show is up at Bass Harbor Memorial Library on the Bernard Rd in Bernard featuring 25 paintings, mostly new, in all sizes and price ranges, and focused on the many beautiful iterations of light on Mt. Desert Island and the surrounding area.

Come by for the reception on Friday June 5 at 6:00pm or stop by when you’re in the area, Tuesday through Saturday.

Thank you MD Islander for the article in last weeks paper announcing the show!

June 5, 2026, at 6:00 pm: Reception
Bass Harbor Memorial Library
89 Bernard Rd., Bernard, ME
Exhibition from May 26 to June 27, 2026

Please visit Bass Harbor Memorial Library for a display of my recent watercolor landscape paintings, mostly of the area surrounding Acadia National Park. I hope you’ll join me for a reception Friday June 5 at 6:00 pm at the library.

I’ve been working hard this year to use the flow of water more actively in the painting process, a constant balancing between freedom and control under the guidance of master watercolor painter, Janine Gallizia of Paris, France. My progress is slow, step by step, but I’m having fun, and I hope you will notice a difference and more atmosphere in my paintings.

Please visit my website, www.rickosann.com, to purchase or see more of my new paintings from this past winter and spring.

Please visit the About page to see the many places Rick’s work will be on display and for sale this spring and summer, starting now!

“Summer Bike Ride” received the 2nd Place Watercolor Award from the Bangor Art Society annual juried exhibition, currently on display at the Bangor Public Library until the end of May.

This is the last week that a selection of my paintings will be hanging at Sullivan House Bakery in Gorham. I hope you have a chance to stop by to see what’s new this year! I’ll be there Tuesday, Mar 31 at 1:45 to pack them up. Thank you, Sullivan House!

The display of new paintings is up at Sullivan House Bakery & Cafe on Main St in Gorham until the end of March. If you’re in the area, please stop by to see the new work and have a sandwich, salad or pastry!

https://www.sullivanhousegorham.com

I’ll be hanging paintings at Sullivan House Bakery in Gorham on Tuesday, March 3 at 1:45 pm. Sorry for the confusion. Please stop by to say hi if you’re in the area!