<p>"Quintessential," a plein air landscape in oil by Michael Lindstrom.</p>

ASTORIA RiverSea Gallery will welcome plein air and still life painter Michael Lindstrom, who will give a talk and demonstration of his technique at the gallery from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 23.

Though best known for his love of painting in the rain, Lindstrom will work on a still life composition inside the gallery while discussing his painting adventures in Northwest wild spaces in stormy weather.

This event is part of the gallerys Artists on Sundays series, which is designed to connect people with artists and the process of making art. The casual format encourages questions and interaction with the artist.

Lindstrom resides in Vancouver, Wash., and has a passion for the raw beauty, rugged topography and dynamic weather of his native Northwest. Because his favorite season to paint is winter, and he delights in painting outdoors in the rain, he often refers to himself as the stormy weather painter. Though others may use a storm as an excuse to stay inside, Lindstrom seeks out the challenges of painting in all types of inclement weather.

The spontaneity and adventure involved in his process is evident in his spare, energetic brushstrokes that manage to distill the essence of a place. His deeply textured and moody landscapes offer a balance between abstraction and representation and capture the raw mystery of nature. His work may be found at RiverSea Gallery and throughout Oregon and Washington.

RiverSea Gallery is located at 1160 Commercial St. For more information on Artists on Sundays and other events, call the gallery at 503-325-1270 or visit riverseagallery.com