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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Close-up...


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

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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.

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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

Dean, Bernie, and Mitchell take part in IPAP Worldwide Paint Out...

The Three Plein Air Musketeers (Dean, Bernie, and Mitchell) headed to New Bern on the heels of tropical storm Hanna. After the storm... sky's were clear... plein air fever set in... and we were off and arrived in New Bern about 2:45 PM on Saturday the 6th. We set up near Christ's Church on Pollock Street and painted till almost dark. We all managed to get two paintings in each as Penny cheered us on!

Finished works to come soon...

Sunday morning (the 7th)... I met Susan, John, Art, and several other artists at the Gazebo at Union Point Park at 9:00 AM. Susan had the event perfectly organized... had us sign in and gave us maps of the New Bern downtown area. Each artist went their own way and I opted for more architecture in beautiful downtown New Bern while most of the other artists painted along the waterfront. Mitchell joined me around 10:30 AM accompanied by Penny and we both painted two more works a piece... leaving around 5:00 PM.

Finished paintings coming soon...

All-in-all... a GREAT weekend... a PERFECT location... nice people... Great weather and Light! Artists from Onslow County (OOPS), New Bern (Twin River Artist Association), Oriental, and Little Washington made the event a success! We look forward to gathering again next year... if not sooner!

We hope to highlight everyone's work on this blog asap...

Bernie

PS... Mark your calendar for October 18 - 19, 2008 for the First Annual Oriental Plein Air Paint Out Competition... I'll post the details when I get them from Susan.

PSS... Also mark your calendar for the very next weekend, October 25 - 26, 2006 for the First Annual "Paint in the Park" Plein Air Competition
Sponsored by the Surf City Art Guild. Details HERE...

Mark your Calendar: "Paint Out in the Park" Plein Air Competition

Paint Out in the Park

Sponsored by the Surf City Art Guild

October 25th & 26th, 2008

Saturday from 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sunday from 9:00AM to Noon
(judging will begin at noon)
Soundside Park, Surf City, NC

Join us for a day and a half of Plein Air painting in the beautiful Soundside Park. Artwork will be judged and monetary awards given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. We will also offer a Paint Out for children from 6 - 11 and teens from 12 - 17 who will also receive a free art kit.

Awards given at 1:00 PM on Sunday

$150. 1st Place
$100. 2nd Place
$75. 3rd Place
$50. Honorable Mention
(Monetary Awards for Adults Only)

Click Here to Download Registration Form

Please contact Ellen Elder at surfcityartists@charter.net

Worldwide Paint Out and Hanna will bring out the plein air DIEHARDS!

Tropical storm Hanna may make Saturday's Worldwide Plein Air Paint Out a bit challenging. She is projected (at this point) to be out of here by Saturday afternoon. Sunday will hopefully be PRIMO! Hopefully she will turn out to sea and both days will be PRIMO! The OAS Artists reception has been canceled for Sunday at the Council for the Arts so that gives most of us a full day to paint. See you diehards on Saturday... Maybe we can at least have a BIG turn out on Sunday... be careful everyone!