Make plans to join the OOPS artists as we move inside where it's warm for our annual January "Life Class" paint out... Our model this year is Bernie, who has graciously volunteered to sit for us. The class will start precisely at 1pm (don't be late if you want a good spot) and end at 4:30pm. Bernie will sit for approx 20 minute sessions with a 10 minute break every half hour. Someone will be there as early as noon to set up in case you want arrive early. This will be a great learning experience for us all as we hon our skills of observation and application.
WHAT: OOPS! January 2012 Paint Out organized by Bernie Rosage.
WHEN: Sunday, January 22, 2012 from Noon until... Model poses from 1pm to 4:40pm with breaks at 30 minute intervals.
WHERE: Jean Wenner Studio, Council for the Arts building, 826 New Bridge Street, Downtown Jacksonville, NC 28540.
DIRECTIONS: Click HERE...
WHY: Simply put... we LOVE gathering with like minded artists and painting from life!
THERE'S MORE: We may go out afterwards to The Kettle for a Dutch-treat dinner and open critique and/or discussion about our paintings.
Newbies welcome... all mediums and skill levels... simply show up with your gear and be prepared to have fun! No worries... there are NO art-snobs in our group!
What the heck is OOPS and how do I join the FUN?
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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The artists of the Onslow Outdoor Painters Society wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! See you in the field in 2012!
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Congrats to Dean and Olivia!
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| Artists and Runners! Dean finished first in his age class at 31:21 and Olivia finished in 38:08. |
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Photos from October and November Paint Outs!
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| Mitchell being serenaded by Dean... |
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| Bonnie with her beautiful painting! |
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| Bernie working at his new half easel! |
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| Olivia painting at Richard Ray Park. |
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| Bobbie and Jon found a great spot to paint from. |
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| Donna at the pond at the Commons. |
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| Join the OOPS artists as they paint throughout Onslow County... we'd LOVE to have you join us! Here we are at the Sneads Ferry event organized by Sherry Thurston (thanks Sherry!) for the November Paint Out. |
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| Paul in Sneads Ferry. |
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| Jon working on his painting. |
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| Bobbie showing off her latest painting. |
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| Mitchell LOVES painting shrimping boats! |
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| Mitchell. |
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| Paul. |
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| Veronica Campos-Hallstrom... our newest member! Welcome Veronica... we look forward to having you paint with us often |
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
November Paint Out this Sunday in Sneads Ferry!
WHAT: OOPS! November 2011 Paint Out organized by Sherry Thurston.
WHEN: Sunday, November 13, 2011 from Noon until...
WHERE: Everett's Seafood, Sneads Ferry, NC (behind River View Restaurant in Sneads Ferry).
DIRECTIONS: Plug the following address into your GPS or click HERE for directions via Map Quest.
Everett's Seafood
121 Hall Point Rd,
Sneads Ferry, NC 28460
Phone: 327-2216
WHY: Simply put... we LOVE gathering with like minded artists and painting outdoors! We like painting fishing boats too!
Newbies welcome... all mediums and skill levels... simply show up with your gear and be prepared to have fun! No worries... there are NO art-snobs in our group!
What the heck is OOPS and how do I join the FUN?
WHEN: Sunday, November 13, 2011 from Noon until...
WHERE: Everett's Seafood, Sneads Ferry, NC (behind River View Restaurant in Sneads Ferry).
DIRECTIONS: Plug the following address into your GPS or click HERE for directions via Map Quest.
Everett's Seafood
121 Hall Point Rd,
Sneads Ferry, NC 28460
Phone: 327-2216
WHY: Simply put... we LOVE gathering with like minded artists and painting outdoors! We like painting fishing boats too!
Newbies welcome... all mediums and skill levels... simply show up with your gear and be prepared to have fun! No worries... there are NO art-snobs in our group!
What the heck is OOPS and how do I join the FUN?
Friday, November 4, 2011
Date (Nov 13) and Place (Sneads Ferry) set for November Paint Out.
Sherry Thurston is organizing this month's paint out which was supposed to be at Barnes and Noble in the Mall... There hasn't been a definite confirmation so Sherry is shifting the PO to plan B... see her note...
Bernie,
melanie is on vacation until next week. nothing has been planned since i talked to her in july at our book signing. best thing to do is go ahead and set up a paint date in Sneads Ferry on November 13th at Everett Seafood midday if we can't wait for Melanie to return next week. i understand totally we need this confirmed asap.(She has been gone for two weeks.)
Sherry
Mark the date and when Sherry sends me the details and directions I will post them!
Bernie,
melanie is on vacation until next week. nothing has been planned since i talked to her in july at our book signing. best thing to do is go ahead and set up a paint date in Sneads Ferry on November 13th at Everett Seafood midday if we can't wait for Melanie to return next week. i understand totally we need this confirmed asap.(She has been gone for two weeks.)
Sherry
Mark the date and when Sherry sends me the details and directions I will post them!
Saturday, September 24, 2011
October Paint Out set for October 23rd at Richard Ray Park!
WHAT: OOPS! October 2011 Paint Out
WHEN: Sunday, October 23, 2011 from Noon until...
WHERE: Richard Ray Park, 1200 Commons Drive North, Jacksonville NC 28546.
Features:
Beautiful Park that contains winding trails and breathtaking scenery. Park also features a state-of-the-art playground with a synthetic rubber surface to help prevent injury. Park contains a shelter, gazebo, pond with fountain, monuments, and walking trails. Restrooms located on site.
Click HERE for map and directions.
DIRECTIONS:
Turn left onto Western Blvd from HWY 17S (Intersection near Wal-Mart and Chuckie Cheese) as you come off the By-Pass or turn right onto Western Blvd if coming from HWY 17N New Bern_… From Western Blvd, turn right onto Gateway N.. Make a right at the stop sign, and turn into the first parking lot on your right. The park is located in the Jacksonville Commons Area. Look for the huge pond with water fountain… parking lot is just across the street from it. If you have a GPS or access to Google Maps… plug the following address in and you should have no problem finding the park… 1200 Commons Drive North, Jacksonville NC 28546.
WHY: Simply put... we LOVE gathering with like minded artists and painting outdoors!
WHAT ELSE: If we want... A Dutch Treat dinner at a local restaurant of our choosing for fellowship and discussion about the days events.
Newbies welcome... all mediums and skill levels... simply show up with your gear and be prepared to have fun! No worries... there are NO art-snobs in our group!
What the heck is OOPS and how do I join the FUN?
WHEN: Sunday, October 23, 2011 from Noon until...
WHERE: Richard Ray Park, 1200 Commons Drive North, Jacksonville NC 28546.
Features:
Beautiful Park that contains winding trails and breathtaking scenery. Park also features a state-of-the-art playground with a synthetic rubber surface to help prevent injury. Park contains a shelter, gazebo, pond with fountain, monuments, and walking trails. Restrooms located on site.
Click HERE for map and directions.
Turn left onto Western Blvd from HWY 17S (Intersection near Wal-Mart and Chuckie Cheese) as you come off the By-Pass or turn right onto Western Blvd if coming from HWY 17N New Bern_… From Western Blvd, turn right onto Gateway N.. Make a right at the stop sign, and turn into the first parking lot on your right. The park is located in the Jacksonville Commons Area. Look for the huge pond with water fountain… parking lot is just across the street from it. If you have a GPS or access to Google Maps… plug the following address in and you should have no problem finding the park… 1200 Commons Drive North, Jacksonville NC 28546.
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| Richard Ray Park, Jacksonville Commons. |
WHAT ELSE: If we want... A Dutch Treat dinner at a local restaurant of our choosing for fellowship and discussion about the days events.
Newbies welcome... all mediums and skill levels... simply show up with your gear and be prepared to have fun! No worries... there are NO art-snobs in our group!
What the heck is OOPS and how do I join the FUN?
IPAP's 9th Annual Worldwide Paint Out was FUN!
Here are some photos of the OOPS bunch painting in Wilmington for the IPAP 9th annual Worldwide Paint Out. Drop by Brenda Behr's blog post on the event and read about her experiences and see her SUPERB paintings from the weekend! Click on the links below...
On the Plein Air Trail with Brenda Behr
Wilmington [NC] Waterfront Day 1
WILL PAINT FOR SHELTER
On the Plein Air Trail with Brenda Behr
Wilmington [NC] Waterfront Day 1
WILL PAINT FOR SHELTER
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| Dean Remington and Mitchell Morton |
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| Kathy Bunn |
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| Paul Krauss |
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| Jim McIntosh |
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| Bernie Rosage |
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| Brenda Behr |
Kathy Bunn ~ OOPS Artist Bio
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| Kathy Bunn ~ Artist |
I earned my B.S. in Art Education from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke in 1980. Since 1980, I have taught visual art in Leland, Clarkton, Tar Heel and Elizabethtown schools. My commissioned pieces are sprinkled throughout Brunswick, New Hanover, Nash, Bladen County and Washington D.C.
My earlier work consisted of watercolor portraits commissioned by local residents of Bladen County. Today, my portfolio consists of expressionistic portraits, brilliant landscapes, colorful wildlife and nature.
www.artcardinal.com
www.cardinalspaintingaweek.blogspot.com
Special Invitation from Phyllis Steimel to Paint Out in Salisbury, NC on October 8th.
Hi, Bernie,
Would you, could you, will you...please put this information out to your painters? We are looking forward to an exciting day and would love to have some of your group participate.
Phyllis
Links: http://www.oilpaintersofamerica.com/events/paintouts/paintouts.cfm
https://www.facebook.com/phyllis.e.steimel?ref=name#!/event.php?eid=219579928100500
What: OIL PAINTERS OF AMERICA Great America Paint Out
When: Saturday, October 8, 2011
Who: All Interested artists, medium of your choice, painting "en Plein Air" (in the open air, or painting on location)
Where: Salisbury, NC
Attention artists:
On Saturday, October 8, 2011 from 9 am to 4 pm,, Plein Air Carolina will host a 2011 "Oil Painters of America Paint Out" in Salisbury NC. All interested artists will gather to paint on location, with the medium of their choice. In this artistic endeavor, Plein Air Carolina will partner with the Historic Salisbury Foundation and the Waterworks Visual Arts Center, allowing the artists to paint historic sites in the 36th Annual OctoberTour.
The Tour this year includes 3 private homes, 2 commercial properties, 2 museums, a living history encampment with enactors in period dress and an historic medical display at the Civil War home of Dr. Josephus Hall and 2 early American cemeteries. Trolleys and horse drawn carriages will be evident throughout the weekend. Food and vendors will be on hand during the day.
A reception, hosted by the Historic Salisbury Foundation, will be held Saturday evening from 5 pm to 7 pm, at the Hall House, 226 S. Jackson St. in the historic district. There, you are invited to exhibit your paintings, from that day, and 100% of all sales go to the artist. Following the reception, the North Carolina Symphony will be in concert at Catawba College for those who might wish to stay.
http://www.salisburysymphony.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=107&Itemid=9
All participating artists will meet at the Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 East Liberty Street, at 9 AM on Saturday morning to receive brochures, maps, and enjoy juice, coffee and donuts. Check the OPA web site for more information. http://www.oilpaintersofamerica.com/events/paintouts/paintouts.cfm
Plein Air Carolina is a group of professional and amateur artists who meet each week to paint "en plein air", French for "in the open air". The artists of Plein Air Carolina seek to educate the public about art and plein air painting, and encourage interested artists. The organization is sponsored by the Waterworks Visual Arts Center.
The rain date for this Paint Out is Sunday, October 9.
Would you, could you, will you...please put this information out to your painters? We are looking forward to an exciting day and would love to have some of your group participate.
Phyllis
Links: http://www.oilpaintersofamerica.com/events/paintouts/paintouts.cfm
https://www.facebook.com/phyllis.e.steimel?ref=name#!/event.php?eid=219579928100500
What: OIL PAINTERS OF AMERICA Great America Paint Out
When: Saturday, October 8, 2011
Who: All Interested artists, medium of your choice, painting "en Plein Air" (in the open air, or painting on location)
Where: Salisbury, NC
Attention artists:
On Saturday, October 8, 2011 from 9 am to 4 pm,, Plein Air Carolina will host a 2011 "Oil Painters of America Paint Out" in Salisbury NC. All interested artists will gather to paint on location, with the medium of their choice. In this artistic endeavor, Plein Air Carolina will partner with the Historic Salisbury Foundation and the Waterworks Visual Arts Center, allowing the artists to paint historic sites in the 36th Annual OctoberTour.
The Tour this year includes 3 private homes, 2 commercial properties, 2 museums, a living history encampment with enactors in period dress and an historic medical display at the Civil War home of Dr. Josephus Hall and 2 early American cemeteries. Trolleys and horse drawn carriages will be evident throughout the weekend. Food and vendors will be on hand during the day.
A reception, hosted by the Historic Salisbury Foundation, will be held Saturday evening from 5 pm to 7 pm, at the Hall House, 226 S. Jackson St. in the historic district. There, you are invited to exhibit your paintings, from that day, and 100% of all sales go to the artist. Following the reception, the North Carolina Symphony will be in concert at Catawba College for those who might wish to stay.
http://www.salisburysymphony.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=107&Itemid=9
All participating artists will meet at the Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 East Liberty Street, at 9 AM on Saturday morning to receive brochures, maps, and enjoy juice, coffee and donuts. Check the OPA web site for more information. http://www.oilpaintersofamerica.com/events/paintouts/paintouts.cfm
Plein Air Carolina is a group of professional and amateur artists who meet each week to paint "en plein air", French for "in the open air". The artists of Plein Air Carolina seek to educate the public about art and plein air painting, and encourage interested artists. The organization is sponsored by the Waterworks Visual Arts Center.
The rain date for this Paint Out is Sunday, October 9.
Mini Workshop by Jim McIntosh in Southport, October 29, 2011.
MIMI WORSHOP AT FRANKLIN SQUARE GALLERY
SOUTHPORT
OCTOBER 29, 2011
JIM MCINTOSH, WELL KNOWN, LOCAL, PLEIN AIR ARTIST, WILL CONDUCT A WORKSHOP ON OCTOBER 29, 2011 FOR BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR ARTISTS. PLEASE BRING WATERCOLOR SUPPLIES: PAINT, BRUSHES, GOOD WATERCOLOR PAPER, SIZES 11 X 14 OR 12 X 16,
WATER CONTAINER, PAPER TOWELS, AND SUPPORT BOARD.
JIM IS A RETIRED BIOLOGY PROFESSOR AND AN EXCELLTENT TEACHER BLENDING HUMOR WITH THE PAINTING! A FUN TIME IS GUARANTEED!
THE CLASS WILL BE FROM 9 AM TO 3 PM. PLEASE BRING A BAG LUNCH.
SEND A CHECK FOR $25.00 TO GINNY WAGNER, 309 SETTLERS LANE, KURE BEACH, NC 28449
QUESTIONS: OLDBIOPROF@EC.RR.COM
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
September Paint Out for OOPS ~ 9th Annual Worldwide Paint Out sponsored by IPAP set for Saturday (10th) and Sunday (11th)!
WHAT: OOPS! September 2011 Paint Out in conjunction with the 9th Annual International Plein Air Painters WORLDWIDE "Paint Out." International Plein Air Painters is a blanket organization created for the sole purpose of advancing the execution and enjoyment of plein air painting without the restrictions and limitations of borders or regions.
WHEN: Saturday, September 10, 2011 from 9:00am until...
and Sunday, September 11, 2011 from 9:00am until (most members will leave around 1:00pm to attend Mitchell Morton's opening reception at the Council for the Arts in Jacksonville beginning at 2:30pm.)
WHERE: Historic District of Downtown Wilmington, North Carolina near the waterfront on or near Front and Water Streets.
NOTE FROM BERNIE: The OOPS bunch will participate again this year in the IPAP Worldwide Paint Out to promote the tradition of plein air painting in our area. We will join forces with anyone wishing to join in on the fun in Wilmington this year. Its Southern Charm and subject matter plus the fact that we have several members from or near Wilmington made the location an easy choice. There are no rules to participate... simply show up when you can on the dates listed and paint. No directions necessary... simply follow HWY 17S (Market Street) straight to the waterfront area in Downtown Wilmington... there you can find plenty of lovely scenarios to paint. Please make sure you photograph yourself, your setting, and your painting to share on IPAP's facebook page after the event. I encourage group photos whenever possible. Please be able to explain the purpose of the Worldwide Paint Out and what Plein Air painting is in general to the public if they should ask. There are plenty of places to eat in the area with public restrooms on the boardwalk on Water Street. Please register on the link below so we can show IPAP that Tarheels love to plein air paint! Most OOPS members who paint on Sunday will leave early to attend our friend and fellow OOPS artist, Mitchell Morton's opening reception at the Council for the Arts for his Solo Exhibit.See you in Wilmington next Saturday and Sunday!
WHY: To support IPAP's devotion to promoting the tradition of plein air painting WORLDWIDE!
Newbies welcome... all mediums and skill levels... simply show up with your gear and be prepared to have fun! No worries... there are NO art-snobs in our group!
What the heck is OOPS and how do I join the FUN?
To register: There is no registration fee.
location (Downtown Wilmington, NC)
who you will be painting with (OOPS)
what publicity you can assist with.
We need your input to make this a success!
Links:
IPAP Website
IPAP Store
IPAP 9th Annual WW Paint Out Info
IPAP 9th Annual WW Paint Out Registration (free and recommended)
IPAP Facebook Page
OOPS in past IPAP Worldwide Paint Outs:
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/2009/09/plein-air-painters-and-cyclists.html
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/2009/09/oops-members-join-ranks-with-several.html
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/search/label/IPAP
WHEN: Saturday, September 10, 2011 from 9:00am until...
and Sunday, September 11, 2011 from 9:00am until (most members will leave around 1:00pm to attend Mitchell Morton's opening reception at the Council for the Arts in Jacksonville beginning at 2:30pm.)
WHERE: Historic District of Downtown Wilmington, North Carolina near the waterfront on or near Front and Water Streets.
NOTE FROM BERNIE: The OOPS bunch will participate again this year in the IPAP Worldwide Paint Out to promote the tradition of plein air painting in our area. We will join forces with anyone wishing to join in on the fun in Wilmington this year. Its Southern Charm and subject matter plus the fact that we have several members from or near Wilmington made the location an easy choice. There are no rules to participate... simply show up when you can on the dates listed and paint. No directions necessary... simply follow HWY 17S (Market Street) straight to the waterfront area in Downtown Wilmington... there you can find plenty of lovely scenarios to paint. Please make sure you photograph yourself, your setting, and your painting to share on IPAP's facebook page after the event. I encourage group photos whenever possible. Please be able to explain the purpose of the Worldwide Paint Out and what Plein Air painting is in general to the public if they should ask. There are plenty of places to eat in the area with public restrooms on the boardwalk on Water Street. Please register on the link below so we can show IPAP that Tarheels love to plein air paint! Most OOPS members who paint on Sunday will leave early to attend our friend and fellow OOPS artist, Mitchell Morton's opening reception at the Council for the Arts for his Solo Exhibit.See you in Wilmington next Saturday and Sunday!
WHY: To support IPAP's devotion to promoting the tradition of plein air painting WORLDWIDE!
Newbies welcome... all mediums and skill levels... simply show up with your gear and be prepared to have fun! No worries... there are NO art-snobs in our group!
What the heck is OOPS and how do I join the FUN?
9th Annual International Plein Air Painters
WORLDWIDE "Paint Out"
Who: All plein air painters are invited to participate.
You do not have to be a member of IPAP but, you must register and help spread the word by publicity and word of mouth to other plein air painters.
When: Sept.9- 10-11, 2011 (Sept 10-11, 2011 for OOPS)
Where: Worldwide in organized official groups, pocket groups and individuals painting as part of the 9th annual IPAP paint out. (OOPS group painting in Historic Downtown Wilmington, NC near the waterfront near Water and Front Streets)
To register: There is no registration fee.
Go to
and fill out the form - please include
full name
affiliations (OOPS)location (Downtown Wilmington, NC)
who you will be painting with (OOPS)
what publicity you can assist with.
We need your input to make this a success!
Links:
IPAP Website
IPAP Store
IPAP 9th Annual WW Paint Out Info
IPAP 9th Annual WW Paint Out Registration (free and recommended)
IPAP Facebook Page
OOPS in past IPAP Worldwide Paint Outs:
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/2009/09/plein-air-painters-and-cyclists.html
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/2009/09/oops-members-join-ranks-with-several.html
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/search/label/IPAP
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