"Korean Landscape," collage on watercolor paper by Nicholas Knapton, who will have an exhibit of collages on display at Astoria Coffeehouse through April 10. Submitted photo

Artist and plein air painter Catherine Thoele travels the Pacific Northwest and Canada painting on location. Balancing a full-time career in sales with a creative passion is challenging. Setting a goal of painting 100 6-by-8-inch studies in a year was a breakthrough in her painting skills. She uses oil paint, oil pastels or Pan Pastels, a new portable soft pastel, to make quick, simple studies, which later provide reference for large studio paintings.

Thoele will be featured artist at Dots ‘N Doodles Art Supplies from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 8, during Arts Night Out. Her presentation will show how to hone your painting and drawing skills using your choice of media. Hands-on use of Pan Pastels and Sofft tools will be provided during the program.

In addition to the presentation, there will be a display of selected pastel works by local artists.

Dots ‘N Doodles is located at 100 10th St. For more information, call (503) 325-5081.

In celebration of Arts Night Out in Astoria, local artist Nick Knapton will be exhibiting collage works, with an opening reception from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at Astoria Coffeehouse. The exhibit will remain on display through April 10.

Knapton, a longtime Astoria resident, is known regionally and beyond for his expressive oil painting and collage work influenced by his time spent living in Berlin.

Spud Siegel’s local blues group, The Floating Glass Balls, will play from 7 to 10 p.m.

Astoria Coffeehouse is located at 243 11th St. For more information, call (503) 325-1787.