“Living all my life exploring the incredible and varied beauty of the Columbia Gorge has given me a love and appreciation for this unique area.

“Trying to capture the color, geography, atmospheric lighting, and seasonal changes has been such a rewarding experience and a great source of joy to me. I know I will never run out of inspiration.”

PEGGY OHLSON is an American contemporary landscape artist based in the Pacific Northwest. She is deeply tied to the geography of the Columbia River Gorge, where she has spent her life exploring and drawing inspiration. Her paintings predominantly feature the natural beauty of the region, including local orchards, vibrant gardens, rolling hills, and fields of wildflowers, such as native blue lupine.

Peggy’s style is recognized for capturing the soft, gentle, and atmospheric qualities of her surrounding environment. Working primarily in oil, she utilizes lyrical brushstrokes, focusing on the changing seasons, local atmospheric lighting, and rich color palettes.