Wishing You and Yours a Joyous Season from the members of OOPS...

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We wish you a Merry Christmas

and a Happy New Year!

Your Friends from OOPS...

See you on location in 2009!

Basics in Color and Value for the Outdoor Painter by Larry Seiler

I just came across this thread on the Plein Air Forum at Wet Canvas by my close friend and mentor, Larry Seiler. He elaborates on many of the things we were talking about last Sunday at our paint out about color...

Basics in Color and Value for the Outdoor Painter

Wet Canvas is an excellent online artists community to glean a wealth of info from...

Bernie

PS... Larry has some great youtube videos on painting... check them out HERE...

Here's a GREAT example of one where Larry explains using a Split Complementary palette.

Palette- Split Complementary Explained...

Pat Boni Workshop: Choose a topic...

Pat needs your input concerning the FREE workshop she is offering in February 2009 (exact date TBA) to the OOPS members...

She needs to break the topics into two different workshops and wants the members to decide which one we want first for the February 2009 workshop...

Topics to choose from:

#1... Linear Perspective

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#2... Introduction to Watercolors

Click HERE to email her to let her know your choice...

See you all this Sunday for our December Paint Out....

OOPS December 2008 "Paint Out" set for December 14th...

Patsy has organized our December Paint Out at White Oak River Campground set for December 14th... Thanks Patsy!


WHAT: OOPS December "Paint Out"


WHEN: Sunday, December 14, 2008 at 1:00 PM


WHERE: White Oak River Campground... Located on the White Oak River on HWY 17, one mile south of Maysville, North Carolina.


WHY: Plein Air Painting... we're addicted and a 'lil bit crazy... BBBBRRRRRRRRRR!


Newbies welcome... all mediums and skill levels... simply show up with your gear and be prepared to have fun!

Pat Boni Workshop in February 2009...

Our own OOPS artist, Pat Boni is offering a FREE workshop for all OOPS members. The workshop date has not be set yet (a Sunday) but will be in February 2009 at the Council for the Arts. The workshop will be an intro to watercolors and linear perspective. Even though many of us don't work in watercolors the linear perspective is a must for the plein air artists. More details in 2009.

Thanks Pat!



PS... Pat gave demos and talked about art as a career to most of Onslow County's 5th graders at the recent Career Day at the American Legion Building.

Congrats Pat!

Cold, Clear, and Breezy... OOPS Artists go to the beach for November Paint Out

What a beautiful day we had to paint last Sunday at our November Paint Out at the beach at Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base.


Clear skies but a little cool and breezy...


We didn't even have to worry about our safety... after all we were protected by America's finest!


OOPS members present: LtoR: Mitchell, Bernie, Dean, Pat, Kathi, and Stephen. Patsy was present but was a bit under the weather and left before we took the group photo. Olivia also joined in on the fun... she took this photo. She is pictured below with the group.





Patsy and Kathi look on as Stephen finds a spot out of the wind.



A special thanks to Pat who organized the Paint Out.... THANKS Pat!



Mitchell settles in for a good spot out of the wind.

Stephen found a great spot... with a tree... ;)

Glad to have Kathi back after a few months.

Dean painting away... he is celebrating one year of oil painting this month!

Look at that smile... you'd never know Patsy was sick at the time. Patsy has organized our December Paint Out at White Oak River Camp Ground set for December 14th... details coming soon!

Bernie painting a "Cabana" scene...

Olivia gathered a bunch of rocks and shells and painted on them!

See everyone on December 14th!

Adventures in Plein Air Painting.... a must see...

Jeremy Lipking and Tony Pro are dedicated... you have got to see this...

Mitchell and Bernie to be highlighted in New Bern ArtWorks Plein Air Art Show....

OOPS artists, Mitchell Morton and Bernie Rosage Jr., will be highlighted in "Plein Air Paintings of New Bern" art show presented by and at New Bern ArtWorks Gallery.

New Bern ArtWorks Gallery presents "Plein Air Paintings of New Bern" and invites you to join Mitchell, Bernie, and the other artists for an opening reception Friday, November 14, 5-8 PM during the New Bern Art Walk. The gallery is located at 323B Middle Street in New Bern. The exhibit will be on display from mid November through December.



Cover art:
"City Hall Clock Tower" by Bernie Rosage Jr.
"Steeple" by Mitchell Morton
"Close By" by Vicki Vitale

Congrats to Mitchell and Stephen...

Michael, Andrea, and Kevin (art instructors at Coastal Carolina Community College) announce the winners of the CCCC Juried Art Show. The juried entries and winning works will be on exhibit in the Fine Arts Building at the college through the next week and a half.


Our own Mitchell Morton and Stephen Greer take top honors.
LtoR... Penny Morton, Mitchell, Stephen, and Donna Graham.


Mitchell won "Best of Show" with this painting.


Stephen won second place with this portrait of Donna.


Mitchell and Donna posing with one of Mitchell's paintings.

Stephen's other work was a self portrait.

Mitchell posing with another one of his paintings juried into the show.

Christian, Olivia, Savannah, and Bernie were there to show their support... and eat the snacks!

Congratulations Mitchell and Stephen.... keep up the GREAT work!

Paint Out Ideas

Paint Out ideas from past posts...

In Onslow County....
~ Sneads Ferry Fish House (one with lots of character!)
~ paint in an old junk yard (though could REALLY be a fun thing to do!!!)
~ some bldg/site that is covered with thick ivy/vines
~ Mike's Tree Farm (and we could arrange it so that we all dine family style at Mike’s/ Restaurant
~ a playground (old-style)
~ paint a train
~ paint the Sylvester Estate on Comfort Hwy in R'lands area.
~The Averitt House (Historical site at Catherine's Lake)
~ Palo Alto Plantation on Belgrade/Swansboro Road.
~ an old country store (one with old signs, old gas pumps, etc.)
~ a fruit-stand/farmer's market setting
~ a trek into the woods for a woodland scene (maybe even Bambi or "Pepe Le Peu!" // grin)
~ park at Jacksonville Commons

Just outside Onslow County...
~ Cedar Point Park... just past Swansboro
~ Cedar Fork area between Richlands and Beulaville called Tarkil Branch Homestead & Museum which has several old buildings (Eileen Garbett can get proper permission)
~ Trenton... There are some wonderful old buildings there, the old mill a very cool old jailhouse


What do you guys think?
What are your preferences?
Anything to add????

Surf City Art Guild make the headlines...

There was a great article by Aniesa Holmes in the Neighbors section of the Daily News yesterday (Nov 2) about the Surf City Art Guild with a special interview of Ellen Elder.

Read it online here.... United in art

Perfect Light... Perfect Weather... Perfect Location...

Soundside Park in Surf City was beautifully decorated with families playing, fishermen fishing, boaters boating, and plein air painters painting last weekend. Our OOPS October Paint Out proved to be fun, relaxing, and productive for the members able to attend.


Present were (pictured Lt0R) Dean, Mitchell, Karen, and Bernie. Olivia was present but not pictured here... Penny was pushing her on the swings. Thanks Penny... ;)


Mitchell zeroing in on the swing bridge. Is that a bird on Mitchell's head?



Bernie and Olivia had a great day painting together.

This old salt kept Bernie company most of the morning.

Olivia packing her gear like a true plein air artist.

Karen found a great secluded spot to work from.

Dean painting across the inlet. Wyn Easton (who painted with us Saturday and Sunday morning) looked up the meaning of the nautical flags waving at the park and they read S U R F C I T Y ... how cool is that!

Dean made a little friend while painting... who knew she'd become an art critic!

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We all had a great time and missed our pards that couldn't make it.
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See you all next month...

Great Cause needs local artists for a COOL fundraiser...

The following message is from Kristy Noble, Executive Director of the Jacksonville/Onslow Habitat for Humanity. Her organization is putting on a cool fundraiser for any artists interested. Thought I'd pass it on... please let your artist friends know about this worthy cause.


There are approximately 1600 homeless people living in Onslow County. As of August 26, 2008, there are 166 homeless children enrolled in the Onslow County School system (statistics from Onslow County Schools). That number is expected to rise dramatically as more families are evicted from their homes and more providers lose their jobs.

Studies have shown that providing a roof over someone’s head contributes more than just a place to stay. It helps to provide stability, dignity and pride for those families. Health, physical safety, and security improve. Educational and job prospects also tend to increase.

Jacksonville/Onslow Habitat for Humanity’s mission is to help end poverty in Onslow County by providing safe, decent, affordable housing to those in need. Established in 2005 as an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, we have completed one home in Onslow County. Our second home construction began on October 4 at 1622 Hargett St.

We are planning a unique fundraiser, “Windows of Opportunity”, that will help in raising money for home construction. This fundraiser is a silent auction event that will feature the work of local artists in the Onslow County area.

The Habitat for Humanity Restore, a thrift store that operates as a part of our fundraising efforts, recently received a large donation of old, wooden windows. We are asking local artists to take a window and transform it into a work of art, to be auctioned off at the silent auction event. Whether it becomes a painting or piece of a small sculpture, all pieces of family-appropriate work will be accepted and appreciated.

The completed windows will be auctioned off in a silent auction event. All proceeds will benefit Jacksonville/Onslow Habitat for Humanity.

To show our appreciation for anyone willing to donate their services, we welcome business cards, brochures or other promotional material to be displayed along with your submission. Artists are also welcome to attend the silent auction to answer questions and meet and greet attendees. The date, time, and location of the event will be announced at a later date.

We cannot pursue our mission of ending poverty housing in Onslow County without the support of volunteers, donors, and our community.

If you are interested in helping or have questions about the event, please contact Kristy Noble via telephone at 347-9400 or email at onslowhfhexec@yahoo.com

Thank you for your support in providing safe, decent, and affordable housing to those in need.

Kristy Noble
Executive Director
Jacksonville/Onslow Habitat for Humanity
PO Box 242
Jacksonville, NC 28541

Surf City Paint Out Comp Top Notch... Karen and Bernie win top awards...

The Surf City Art Guild did a GREAT job of putting on their first "Art in the Park" Paint Out competition. OOPS artists, Karen Crenshaw and Bernie Rosage, fared well in the competition placing 1st and 2nd respectively.



Kathy of the SFAG awards Olivia Rosage her art kit for her participation in the event.


Susan Cheatham having a great time painting. She placed third.


Below Raleigh artist, Wyn Easton, is pictured with Bernie. Wyn and Bernie have been cyber friends for years as moderators at the online artist community of Wet Canvas. It was great to finally meet in person.



Day One Part One proved windy and rainy... Wyn pictured below cleaning up after his easel took a tumble. Karen spent the first part of the day painting from inside her car. Day One Part Two... the wind shifted, the rain blew out, and the rest of the day was nice with the mix of sun and clouds.


Day Two... Olivia joined the fun and painted several works. There was a playground located at the park to occupy here non-painting time!... how convenient!



A great time had by all!

Then around noon Dean Remington and Mitchell Morton of OOPS showed up to join Karen, Bernie, and Olivia to paint some more for the OOPS October Paint Out... photos coming soon.

November Paint Out set for November 16th at the Beach!

Pat Boni has been working hard to pick a location and date for our November Paint Out... Martson Pavilion didn't pan out due to a haunted house, USMC birthday parties, and a Holiday Craft Fair... SOOOOOOOOOOOOO.... she has organized a trip to the beach on base as our November Paint Out. She has gained permission for us all to meet at the visitor's center at 1:00 PM, Sunday, November 16, 2008 where we all can gain entrance under one pass with Pat as our sponsor.

Thanks Pat for all your hard work!

Who hasn't picked a site and date for a paint out yet? Let me know and you can choose a date and location.

Summary:

WHAT: OOPS November "Paint Out"

WHEN: Sunday, November 16, 2008 at 1:00 PM

WHERE: Beach on base... everyone meet Pat Boni at the Visitor's Center at the Main Gate of Camp Lejeune where she will be our sponsor and get a pass to get us on base and we can follow her from there.

WHY: Plein Air Painting... we're addicted!

Newbies welcome... all mediums and skill levels... simply show up with your gear and be prepared to have fun!

25 years ago today... the Beirut Bombing remembered.

In the early morning of October 23, 1983, the First Battalion, 8th Marines Headquarters building was destroyed by a non-Lebanese, terrorist-driven truck, laden with compressed gas-enhanced explosives. This truck, like many others, had become a familiar sight at the airport and so did not raise any alarm on this morning. The resulting explosion and the collapse of the building killed 241 Marines, Sailors, and Soldiers.

Many of the victims of this atrocity were residents of Jacksonville, North Carolina. They were known as fathers, neighbors, fellow church members, and little league baseball and soccer coaches. The community was stunned over the loss of these fine men and donations began to flow to their memory. This became the "birth" of the Beirut Memorial where their names are engraved along side "They Came In Peace

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Click HERE to view artwork from our paint out at the Beirut Memorial in April 2008 and HERE to view photos of the outing.

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Here are some recent articles in our local newspaper... The Daily News... highlighting the event, memorial, and anniversary.
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Tragedy forged community bond
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Beirut Memorial draws visitors for many reasons

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'No time to think': Survivors remember Beirut bombing

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They Came In Peace

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OOPS October Paint Out this Sunday...PLUS... Pat Boni is working out the details for our November Paint Out.

Just a reminder that the OOPS October Paint Out is this Sunday at 1:00 PM at Soundside Park in Surf City.

October 26, 2008, 1:00 PM ~ OOPS Paint Out ~ Soundside Park, Surf City, NC

Newbies of all mediums and skill levels welcome.... See you there...

Mark your calendar for November 16th @ 1:00 PM for our November Paint Out. Pat Boni is working out all the details and gaining permission to paint at Marston Pavilion on base. A great spot to capture some Autumn leaves and moss not to mention a great view of the river.

November 16, 2008 ~ Sunday @ 1:00 PM ~ Marston Pavilion, Camp Lejeune, Pat Boni getting details together.

Paint Out in New Bern this Saturday...

If anyone is interested there is a Paint Out in New Bern this Saturday, October 18, 2008.. The event is organized by the Oriental Plain Air group. Simply meet at the Gazebo at Union Point Park in downtown New Bern at 9:oo AM for details and start painting.

If you have any questions you can contact Susan Cheatham @ 252.249.4925.

Added note... The bypass bridges in New Bern will be closed for a period of time Saturday due to a Fun Run.

Hilarious Plein Air Video... a MUST see!

My good friend BJ Wright of the Southern Plein Air Painters group shared this hilarious video with me and I want to share it with you guys. Even if you are on dial-up... it's worth the wait to let it load and watch it. A MUST see for every plein air artist out there...

Shaun The Sheep Still Life

Plein Air Demo by Jo Castillo

Ralph Serpe and our good friends at Creative Spotlite wanted to share this Plein Air demo with us...

Plein Air Painting Demonstration - City Of Rocks - By Jo Castillo

Karen Crenshaw Artist Reception this Sunday at 2:30 PM.

Our own OOPS member and friend, Karen Crenshaw, is having a solo art show at the Council for the Arts for the month of October. The exhibit is a collection of oil paintings titled "Coastal Images Revisted" and will run from October 5 through the 31st.

Make sure you plan to attend the opening artist reception this Sunday, October 5, at 2:30 PM at the Council for the Arts at 826 New Bridge St, Jacksonville NC .

Congrats Karen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A note from Ellen Elder...

Concerning "Paint Out in the Park", Soundside Park, Surf City, NC...

Hi Bernie,
We extended the deadline for the Paint Out in the hopes that we might attract more people. We extended it to October 9th. Would you let the OOPS people know? The change of date is also on our website. Thanks so much!
Ellen

October 25-26, 2008 ~ "Paint Out in the Park" Competition ~ Soundside Park, Surf City, NC ~ Sponsored by the Surf City Art Guild

OOPS... We've made it a whole year!

We've made it a whole year and have had a BLAST... not to mention some GREAT "Paint Outs". The red dots on the map of Onslow County show where we have partied... I mean painted. We have been keeping the tradition of painting "en plein aire" alive and well in Eastern North Carolina.

Thanks everyone for making our group and adventures a success... here's to another GREAT year!

Click on image to enlarge...



Match the number on the map with "Paint Outs" listed below...




1. Oct 14, 2007 ~ Pelletier House
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/2007/10/finished-works-from-oops-artists-from.html

2. Nov 11, 2007 ~ Otway Burns Statue, Downtown Swansboro
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/2007/11/finished-paintings-by-brenda-behr-from.html
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/2007/11/some-finished-works-from-nov-paint-out.html
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/2007/11/even-more-finished-works.html

3. Dec 9, 2007 ~ The Aman Farm
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/2007/12/finished-art-work-from-december-07.html

4. Jan 20th, 2008 ~ Heart's Desire Equine Rescue, Bear Creek
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/2008/01/finished-artwork-from-january-08-paint.html

5. Feb 10, 2008 ~ Faulkner Estate, Intracoastal Waterway from inside boathouse (out of elements) ~ Queens Creek
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/search?q=february+paint+out

6. March 16, 2008 ~ Urban Scene, Jacksonville Old Train Depot, Downtown Jacksonville
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/search?q=march+paint+out

7. April 13, 2008 ~ Beirut Memorial, Jacksonville
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/search?q=april+paint+out

8. May 3-4 ~ ~Saturday, May 3, 2008 anytime from 10 AM until and/or Sunday, May 4, 2008 ~ (8:00 AM) Civil War Encampment, Onslow County Museum, Richlands
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/search/label/May%20Paint%20Out%202008

9. May 25, 2008 ~ OOPS Plein Air Painters needed to paint at the Pelletier House for Annual "Banks Party" 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/2008/05/great-turnout-for-may-paint-out-at.html

10. June 14 ~ Saturday, June 14, 2008, Downtown Swansboro. CANCELLED!!!
Limited turn out...

11. July 20, 2008 ~ Sunday 1:00 PM ~ Hammocks Beach State Park, Swansboro, NC

12. August 17, 2008, Sunday 1 PM ~ Miracle Meadows Farm, Ramsey Road, Jacksonville, NC
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/search/label/August%202008%20Paint%20Out

14. September 6-7, 2008 ~ International Plein Air Painters Organization ~ 6th WORLDWIDE Artist Paint Out ~ New Bern, NC with Plein Air Groups from Oriental and Washington
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/search/label/6th%20WORLDWIDE%20Plein%20Air%20Artist%20Paint%20Out

15. October 26, 2008, 1:00 PM ~ OOPS Paint Out ~ Soundside Park, Surf City, NC

OOPS Paint Out Locations list sign up....

We need OOPS members to be thinking about locations for our paint outs. December is locked in but November and all of 2009 are open for suggestions.

If you would like we can set January and February as indoor sittings where we paint a still life or model from life... an idea for those who don't wish to battle the cold weather.

If you are interested in picking a location click HERE and sign up...

October Paint Out is FREE and is NOT a competition...

Seems there is some confusion... I have received a few emails from members thinking the October Paint Out set for the October 26th in Surf City requires a $25 entry fee and is a plein air competition... our October Paint Out is FREE and is NOT a competition. Our paint out is in conjunction (after) with the Surf City Artists Guild event for those wishing to participate.

http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/2008/09/oops-october-paint-out-set-for-surf.html

Our paint out will run as normal...

WHAT: OOPS October"Paint Out"

WHEN: Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 1:00 PM

WHERE: Soundside Park, Surf City, NC at the park by the swing-bridge.

WHY: Plein Air Painting... we're addicted!

Newbies welcome... all mediums and skill levels... simply show up with your gear and be prepared to have fun!

Last chance to register if you plan to compete in the "Paint in the Park" Paint Out... Registration due by the 30th!

Just a note to those competing in the Paint in the Park Paint Out on October 25th and 26th... you need to mail in your entry form and entry fee NOW... they are due by September 30th.

Click below link for registration form (Entry fee $25 for non-members)...
Click Here to Download Printable Registration Form

The OOPS October Paint Out will follow the awards ceremony on Sunday (26th) at 1:00 PM and is NOT a part of the competition... however... let's show Ellen and the Surf City Art Guild our support and compete if you can.

More details at these links...

http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/2008/09/oops-october-paint-out-set-for-surf.html

October 25-26, 2008 ~ "Paint Out in the Park" Paint Out Competition ~ Soundside Park, Surf City, NC ~ Sponsored by the Surf City Art Guild

See you all there...
Bernie

Dean was NOT plein air painting last Sunday...

Here's proof that Dean was NOT plein air painting last Sunday...

In fact... he rode 21 miles on a unicycle for the "Family Ride to the Sea" fun day... I snapped these photos as he passed my house.

I think I would have opted to paint....

Bernie

2 Mike Rooney Workshops coming soon to Morehead City...

Email Mike at rooneystudios@hotmail.com to get more info...

Morehead City - October 27-29
9am-4 pm
Plein Air Painting- Loose and Colorful
$100 per day or $250 for all three
Must pre-register
Only a few slots left!!

Morehead City - Sat. Nov. 1 thru Sun. Nov. 2nd.
9am-4 pm
Plein Air Painting- Loose and Colorful
$100 per day or $160 for both
must pre-register

OOPS October Paint Out set for Surf City on October 26, 2008.

In support of our friend and member, Ellen Elder, and her fine group, the Surf City Art Guild, we will be having our next official paint out at Surf City's Soundside Park (at the swing-bridge) in conjunction with the SCAG's "Paint Out in the Park" plein air competition.

Details about the competition here... October 25-26, 2008 ~ "Paint Out in the Park" Paint Out Competition ~ Soundside Park, Surf City, NC ~ Sponsored by the Surf City Art Guild

The competition has a $25 entry fee and you must be registered by September 30th to compete.

Click Here to Download Printable Registration Form

The competition with run Saturday from 9:oo AM until 4:00 PM and Sunday from 9:00 AM until Noon with judging at noon.

Our paint out will follow the awards ceremony at 1:00 PM and is NOT a competition and there are no fees involved. We wanted to set it up like this just in case there are those who may not feel up to the competition... However.... It would be GREAT to see OOPS support this COOL event and our friend Ellen. If you have never experienced one of these two day paint out events you are in for a REAL treat!

Mark your calendars and make plans to attend...
remember...
if you are in the competition paint out your entry fee and form must be in by September 30th.

Finished works from IPAP Worldwide Paint Out... so far...

OOPS Artists... Mitchell Morton, Dean Remington, and Bernie Rosage take part in IPAP's 6th Annual Worldwide Paint Out last weekend in New Bern, NC

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Paintings by Bernie Rosage Jr

"Birthplace of Pepsi-Cola"... 6x8" Oil on Panel, en plein aire, 9-2008.

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"City Hall Clock Tower #1, New Bern, NC... A View from Craven Street"... 8x6" Oil on Panel, en plein aire, 9-2008.
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Click on image to see a larger view...

Close-up...


"City Hall Clock Tower #2, New Bern, NC... A View from Pollock Street"... 8x6" Oil on Panel, en plein aire, 9-2008.

Click on image to see a larger view...

Close-up...



"City Hall Clock Tower #3, New Bern, NC... A View from South Front Street"... 8x6" Oil on Panel, en plein aire, 9-2008.

Click on image to see a larger view...


As you can see... The clock tower of New Bern's City Hall struck my fancy this past weekend. I captured it from several street views. I'll share 2 more paintings from the event soon...
Bernie
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These original oil paintings by American Artist, Bernie Rosage Jr. may be available for purchase... email Bernie with the title in the subject line for detail... click HERE...

Check out my blog HERE...
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Paintings by Mitchell Morton
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Paintings by Dean Remington... Coming Soon