Orewiler selected to commission a cityscape for Hilton Corporate Collection

The painting will be of Historic Dublin and will be displayed in the lobby of Homewood Suites in Dublin by Hilton.

Current exhibitions:
Nov.13th - Jan. 10th
"I am missing you: Columbus"
Pennington Custom Services- Group show

Dec.1st-Jan.1st
"Small works" group show
Studios on High Gallery

Wonder Bread at Night was accepted into a group show through the Ohio Art League and The Main Library
OHIO ART
works by Ohio Artists about Ohio
August 13- September 26. 2008
Opening Reception Thursday August 14 6-8pm

Carnegie Gallery at the Main Library
96 South Grant Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43215

New Corporate Collection, new member and publications

The Kramer Place at 825 4th Street has 18 oil paintings of Columbus in their permanent collection. Along with the new collection Ryan has been accepted into OPA- Oil Painters of America and LAI- Landscape Artists International. His new works will be displayed at Sharon Weiss Gallery and Studios on High Gallery for Augusts Gallery Hop- Short North- Columbus.

Orewiler's has also been published in City Scene Magazine- July/ August issue and was juried into the Goodale Park Calender- featuring 3 works, one on the cover.

interview

Columbus Alive Interview, Nikki Davis 2006

Forget the punch lines about the few sizable buildings that dot Columbus’ downtown skyline- Ryan Orewiler was never in on the joke. The 30-year old artist has traveled to most of Europe’s old cities, but his upbringing in German Village has been just as inspirational to him as Venice’s legendary canals.

Orewiler, who recently graduated from Columbus College of Art and Design with a major in Illustration and a minor in painting, specializes in cityscape oil paintings that range in size from that of a postcard to a six-foot canvases. Capturing many of the city’s cultural and architectural landmarks, including the Smith Brothers Building and the book Loft, his work has been shown throughout the city.

I met with Ryan recently to learn about his influences and his thoughts on ongoing changes in his city.

Tell me about the inspiration for your work?

I was influenced by old masters like Canaletto and Vermeer: I like the work of local artists like Ron Anderson. I’ve just visited Venice, Florence and Rome, and those cities have influenced some of my work I’m currently creating of German Village.

How would you compare some of the European cities you’ve visited to American cities like Columbus?

What comes immediately to mind are the obvious similarities between German cities and German Village in terms of buildings, streets and even the way he light filters through the trees. Although I think there’s a sort of intrigue with certain international cities, I also think there’s a charm to many smaller American cities in terms of planning and things like storefronts.

You incorporate Columbus’ skyline and landmarks into many of your works. Do you see your art as a sort of documenting the city’s past as well as its rapid growth?

I never really consciously thought about it, but I do enjoy the process of capturing the quirks of the city through photography and also painting. There are certain neighborhoods and buildings in Columbus that just naturally demand to be captured in various methods.

Are you also interested in capturing some of the more gritty elements of the city life, like graffiti or what seems like the never-ending expanse of parking lots?

I’m inspired by everything, even what’s considered to be “bad” parts or neighborhoods of any city I’ve been to, including Columbus. Those aspects definitely contribute to the overall fabric of a city as much as the carefully tended boulevards and other “monumental destination” spots.

I’m not interested in highlighting the more beautiful parts of the city just because it might look more scenic or idyllic. Paris has just as many dark and dirty alleys as few places in the area, not something I’m trying to gloss over.

I think some of the people who might be drawn to my work seem to be drawn to be intrigued by the process of trying to recognize the familiar. It’s almost like a game where someone is actively trying to remember exactly where they may have seen this particular street or corner or park.

Fom an artist’s perspective, how do you think the newer residential properties being built downtown are contributing to the cityscape?

While many of them are definitely more modern in design and I do like what’s been accomplished so far, I think I’d like to see a few more references to older architectural styles. I’m sure there were many considerations besides the aesthetics, but it’s always nice to see a city’s history in the form of its buildings.

NEw 08

New Paintings by Ryan Orewiler
Broad and High #2 Columbus, Ohio- Downtown

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Commissions, available paintings and "Painting of the Day ®POd's- visit www.RyanOfineart.com

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Paris 2002 by Ryan Orewiler

Studios on High: Artist of the month June 2008
"Columbus lights"
This new series is a collective of several Columbus, Ohio paintings at night and during the day.
Orewiler new collection has a variety of sizes ranging from 4"x4"(city blocks framed) to 3ft x 4 ft.
The Columbus paintings depict The Columbus Dispatch and the State House. They also show multiple skylines of the City. Orewiler will be displaying 26 works throughout June and into August. New work will be replaced or added into the collection hroughout the months. ®

New Artist on absoluteart.com- Ryan Orewiler - by Ryan Orewiler

absolutearts.com Portfolio

As of 6-23-08 Ryan Orewiler is a offical member of absolute art.com.

Visit the artis's porfolio or website to view cityscapes and abstract paintings.

 

absolutearts.com Portfolio

"Columbus Lights: oil paintings by Ryan Orewiler"••••New Exhibition for "Gallery Hop" June 7th 6-10pm @ Studios on High Gallery, 686 N.High st. Columbus, Oh. 43215-visit ryanofineart.com under "current exhibitions" for more information and directions.

This exhibition will feature new paintings of Columbus at night and during the day. "Columbus Lights"

®POd 5-22-08

Times Sqaure #4 ••••• 24" x 44" oil on canvas made in 2002- The last Available Times Square painting in the original Series shown @ Roy G Biv Gallery in 2002.

Future Giclee' Print- Signed and Numbered Limited Edition 1/100

®POd's delay

River View-Columbus: Oil on canvas 24" x 35" Framed by Ryan Orewiler
Thanks to those of you that are visiting and subscribers. I have been working hard creating the next series. The "Paintings of the day" or ®POd's have been on hold for my bloggers. If you would like to visit my ®POd's daily you can visit http://stores.ebay.com/RyanO-Fine-Art-Gallery - this is my ebay store- My plan is to gain International recognition while relaying exposer. Feel free to visit my website or ebay store to view new works for purchase. I will continue to blogg and let you know current events and paintings.
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Remember when...

Mini-classic

"treats" Diliala and Brita

painting of the day-"Dog in the Window 5-5-08 4:50pm

Painting of the day 05-04-08 10:40pm

"Ballet Met#2"

painting of the day-"Brita" 5-3-08 4:53pm

"Brita"

Paris

the berlin wall 2004

Europe 2, Berlin & Frankfurt

Europe 1, Berlin & Frankfurt

A painting a day for 3 months

I started one painting a day April 26th. The subject of this series contains figures, animals, still life, etc. Painting one painting a day of unusual subjects (for me) will give me practice and the confidence I need to pursue as a better artist. Each piece will be posted and also available.

Painting is just another way of keeping a diary.
Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973)

New abstracts "the blu series"

Painting of the day 5-2-08

"City Blocks" Wonder Bread by Ryan Orewiler