O.P.A. - Eastern Regional

Tim Rees, "Roman Breakfast"





Zhiwei Tu, "Old Man Smoking his Pipe"








Mary Qian, "White II"








"Congratulations to Chicago's Mary Qian for winning the Silver Medal at the Oil Painters of America's Eastern Regional Exhibition currently being held at the Addison Art Gallery in Orleans, Massachusetts.

Ms. Qian's oil painting "White II" was one of just 86 paintings selected for the exhibition from over 600 artists across the eastern half of the United States and Canada.

As one of the top winners, Ms. Qian will receive $1,000 cash. The exhibit runs through October 15, 2011 and can be seen here


(and perhaps you recognize the model, as well as the chair)