Exciting News!

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

“Acadia Light” at Bass Harbor Memorial Library- Reception Friday!, June 5!

There’s been a little confusion about starting time. The library said it will start at 6:00 but the articles in the Islander say 5:30. Either way the drinks will be chilled and the charcuterie board will be out. We hope you can join us!

And here’s my newest painting, finished yesterday so it’s not at the library, but it’s more of the beautiful Acadia light!

“Acadia Light” at Bass Harbor Memorial Library

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!

“Acadia Light”, Watercolor Landscape Paintings by Rick Osann

Promotional poster for Rick Osann's art exhibit 'Acadia Light: The Watercolor Landscapes' at the Bass Harbor Memorial Library, displaying the event dates and opening reception details.
“Hazy Cliffs”

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.

A peaceful rural scene depicting a dirt road surrounded by tall trees, with two figures on bicycles and a horse-drawn carriage approaching a gated entryway.

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

New Show in March at Sullivan House Bakery in Gorham!

I’ll have a collection of new paintings on display at the Sullivan House Bakery & Cafe in Gorham from Mar. 2 until Mar. 31. Please stop by, have a pastry, and see what I’ve been working on. If you’re around Mar. 2, I’ll be hanging the paintings starting at 1:45 pm. Stop by and say hi! I’d love to see you!

https://www.sullivanhousegorham.com/