Artist Biography
Large-Format Woodcut Prints
Keith Van Norman is an artist who specializes in large-format woodcut prints. His prints are inspired by nature, folklore, the concept of "home" and the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Keith's work has been featured in galleries across the country, and he continues to push the boundaries of this traditional art form.
contact: keith.vannorman@oregonstate.edu
Juried Exhibitions & Public Works of Art
2025
on permanent display
Hatfield Marine Science Center Visitor's Center
Newport, OR
64"x35" (framed dimension, gallery grade plexiglass) 1-color woodcut print with blind embossing
2025
Art About Agriculture Touring Exhibition 2024 (3 locations)
Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center
Corvallis, OR
Pendleton Center for the Arts
Pendleton, OR
Clackamas Community College’s Alexander Gallery
Oregon City, OR
2025
"Living Landscapes"
Salem on the Edge Gallery
Salem, OR
64"x35" (framed dimension, gallery grade plexiglass) 1-color woodcut print with blind embossing
64"x35" (framed dimension, gallery grade plexiglass) 1-color woodcut print with blind embossing
2025
“Under Current”
Gallery 114 Portland, OR
64"x35" (framed dimension, gallery grade plexiglass) 1-color woodcut print with blind embossing
2025
"History off the Clock"
Corvallis Museum
Corvallis, OR
56” x 30” (framed dimension, , gallery grade plexiglass) 1-color woodcut print
2023
“In the Deep End”
Gallery 114
Portland, OR
"What's so amazing that keeps us stargazing?"
43” x 78” (framed dimension, gallery grade plexiglass) woodcut print
Sold
2023
“Big Ink Prints”
Canon Gallery of Art at Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR
"What's so amazing that keeps us stargazing?"
43” x 78” (framed dimension, gallery grade plexiglass) woodcut print
2022
"Around Oregon Annual"
The Arts Center
Corvallis, OR
56” x 30” (framed dimension, , gallery grade plexiglass) 1-color woodcut print
Award, Cash Prize
2021
Shoreline Arts Festival
Virtual Show
Seattle, WA
56” x 30” (framed dimension, , gallery grade plexiglass) 1-color woodcut print
COVID-19 Virtual Show
2021
"Home is Where the HeArt Is"
Lunaria Gallery
Silverton, OR
56” x 30” (framed dimension, , gallery grade plexiglass) 1-color woodcut print
Sold
2020
"Home is Where the HeArt Is"
Lunaria Gallery
Silverton, OR
73” x 47” (framed dimension, , gallery grade plexiglass) 1-color woodcut print
voted Best in Show
2018
"Big Ink II"
Bend Arts Center
Bend, OR
73” x 47” (framed dimension, , gallery grade plexiglass) 1-color woodcut print
Professional Creative Experience
I am currently the Web & Digital Communications Specialist for Oregon State University's College of Liberal Arts. I have more than 25 years of experience as a print & digital graphic designer, project manager, and strategic communications professional. I have worked in-house for universities, the state government organizations, school districts and book publishers. I have freelanced for a wide range of clients.
Education
2007-2008
Bachelor of Arts
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
After a decade of working as a professional graphic designer, I went back to college to finish my degree, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts with a Graphic Design concentration from UNLV.
1993-1997
no degree
Kean University
Elizabeth, NJ
I majored in Commercial Art and minored in Philosophy. I left Kean in 1997 with the skills to pursue a professional career in graphic design.
1995-1996
no degree
Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Year abroad studying graphic design.