

Ocean Spring oil by Bev Birdwell



“Beach Break” pastel by artist Kathy Esnard
- Pacific Ocean: The Pacific is the largest ocean in the world, allowing for a longer fetch. Winds can blow over vast distances without interruption, generating larger waves.
- The Pacific Ocean is influenced by strong, consistent wind patterns, mainly the trade winds and mid-latitude westerlies. These winds can produce powerful swells that travel long distances.
- The Pacific is prone to more intense storms, such as typhoons and hurricanes, particularly in the western Pacific. These storms can generate massive swells that travel across the ocean.
- The shape and orientation of the coastline can affect wave height. The Pacific coastline, for example, faces directly into the prevailing northwesterly swells, leading to bigger waves.

Fairweather House and Gallery
612 Broadway Street
Seaside, Oregon
After a storm comes a calm.
Force of Nature, an exhibition on the Pacific Northwest spring weather season.
Featuring original pastel seascape paintings by Seaside artist Kathy Esnard and oil oceanscape paintings by Bev Birdwell, Lee Munsell, Ron Nicolaides, and Carol Thompson.
Art show and sale.
Through April 25.
- We are a premier source for stylish, chic, unique furnishings.
- Our collection includes original art.
- We also offer extraordinary accessories: glass, paintings, photography, wood, stone, and sculpture.
- We have supported a remarkable fine art collection for nineteen years.
- It includes an exceptional group of regional artists in traditional and transitional styles.
- We also show contemporary art like realism, impressionism, and emerging art.
Since 2006
Beautiful things emphasize tranquility and timelessness; this is Fairweather.
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