Oregon Art Beat

Thursday at 8:00 p.m. on OPB TV

Art Beat visits Los Angeles-based animation house, Shadow Machine, which opened a new office in Portland. Also, Anton Pavlenko was well-known as a detailed, plein-air painter, but he has recently found a surprising passion for abstract work.

Oregon Field Guide

Thursday at 8:30 p.m. on OPB TV

Biologists relocate young trumpeter swans from Alaska and Wyoming to boost populations in Oregon. Glider pilots enjoy the thrill and beauty of soaring, without an engine, above the Alvord Desert.

Hinterland

Friday at 9:00 p.m. on OPB TV

The past comes back to haunt DCI Mathias as he investigates the death of a convicted killer.

Photo: APT