David Ridgway returns for a special showing of new work painted just for this Orcas Island art show.

Ridgway, well known for his “plein air” painting (painting outdoors or on location) has put the final strokes on a collection of new works in oil for Crow Valley Pottery.

The show is presented at the “In Town” gallery, located on Main Street in Eastsound, next to Darvill’s Bookstore. It opens with an artist’s reception on Friday, July 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. and continues through Labor Day.

His style of broad brush strokes, contrast of color and good use of shadows has always been a favorite of his followers. The majority of the paintings for the show are of Orcas and were painted on the island.