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'A Touch of Magic'

• On display: Gallery North, 508 Main St., Edmonds, hosts an exhibit of featured artist Rob Schouten, through the end of November. • Meet the artist: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19. • Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, noon-4 p.m. Sundays. • Admission: Free. • Info: 425-774-0946 or www.gallery-north.com.

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‘Touch of Magic' show opens at Gallery North

Enterprise staff

Gallery North in Edmonds presents “A Touch Of Magic,” a collection of paintings and prints by oil painter Rob Schouten, now through the end of November.

Schouten's paintings incorporate intriguing symbols that are intended lead the viewer to a more personal understanding of life and the journey through it. Schouten's artistic influences range from Hieronymus Bosch and Peter Brueghel, to René Magritte and M.C. Escher, and 17th century Dutch realism to 19th century Symbolism.

“I enjoy presenting a narrative of symbols to the viewer and often spend much time researching meaning and context to make a more informed visual statement,” Schouten said. “Much of my work is influenced by my interest in Asia, quantum physics, psychology, mythology, and metaphysics.”

Schouten, originally from the Netherlands, began his art study in Utrecht and later came to the Pacific Northwest in 1980. His résumé includes numerous exhibitions and commissions while his paintings have been used on a variety of book covers and cards. Currently 45 of his paintings were used in the Power Deck, a set of divination cards written by Lynn V. Andrews and published by HarperCollins. Many of his paintings are held in private collections.

The public is invited to meet the artist during the Edmonds Art Walk from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19. Refreshments will be served.