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Great news... our Facebook Group has gone public. Stay abreast of all the things OOPS members are doing and creating on a daily basis by following and/or joining our group page....


https://www.facebook.com/groups/265431356954378/

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Merry Christmas from OOPS!




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 2010!

Monday, December 14, 2009

Diehard OOPS artists paint in the RAIN!

A special thank you to Steve Lambert for organizing our December paint out and our hosts, Jerry and Ann of the Turtle Factory Too in Sneads Ferry.

Here's a photo sent from Dean of the diehards!


Pictured LtoR: Dean, Mitchell, Karen, Steve, and Pat.

For those who attended please post a comment about the event...

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

December Paint Out ~ December 13th

WHAT: OOPS! December Paint Out (organized by Steve Lambert)

WHEN: Sunday, December 13, 2009 from 1 - 3 PM (Noon to 4PM for early birds)

WHERE: Turtle Factory Too, 318 Fulchers Landing Road, Sneads Ferry. NC

WHY: Simply put... we LOVE plein air painting!

WHAT ELSE: Jerry Lewis (910 327 3244) and Ann (cell-352 257 1711) are our gracious hosts and have it set for outdoors, indoors, rain or shine, coffee will be on, the cafe next door is also reopening so be there or be square. Steve Lambert.

http://www.theturtlebaby.com/ or email theturtlebaby@yahoo.com

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

What the heck is OOPS and how do I join the FUN?

Recent news to take note of....

December Paint Out...
Sorry about the delay in our December Paint Out... to be honest I am swamped with work and the holiday season... no worries.... Steve Lambert is organizing the paint out in the Sneads Ferry area and I'll share the details here asap. Thanks Steve!

A note from Sherry Thurston about the Yopp House paintings.... she posted this note on my facebook page...
"OOPS show for Yopps Meeting House has moved to Rio Cafe and Arts, Sneads Ferry. They are on Facebook too. This is the perfect time to buy a beautiful historic scene of the old church from 1813. If you like helping out with recycling and saving this church would be a great place to give your gift. Buy one of the works OOPS members created. It will be on display until the 1st of January.

If the OOPS artists could send me a couple of paragraphs on their art and expertise that would be so helpful. We want to let people know more about you for the show."


Send your info to sherrythurston@charter.net

January Paint Out set....
We will have a unique paint out in January... an actual life class in the warm indoors. Mark your 2010 calendar for Sunday January 13, 2010 at 1:00 PM at the Council for the Arts building where we paint a live model. The session will last from 1-4PM and should prove very challenging but rewarding for all levels. We will pass the hat and ask for donations to pay the model.

Bernie

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Beautiful weather makes November Paint Out PRIMO!



OOPS members present were: Mitchell, Penny (our newest artist), Tom, Steve, Patsy, Eileen, Dean, Olivia, and Bernie... almost forgot... Boomer!

Check out the youtube video of the paint out here....
OOPS! November 2009 Paint Out at Northeast Creek

OOPS Members fare well in 2009 CCCC Juried Art Show


OOPs members, Mitchell, Bernie, Stephen, Steve, Dean, Cass, Patsy, and Gordon, all had paintings juried into Coastal Carolina Community College's 2009 Juried Art Show. Congrats! to all... a special congrats to Stephen for winning an Honorable Mention.

Check out the youtube video here....
CCCC Juried Art Show 2009

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

OOPS November Paint Out ~ Nov 15th ~ Northeast Creek Park Boat Ramp...


WHAT: OOPS November "Paint Out"

WHEN: Sunday, November 15, 2009, 1:00 PM

WHERE: Northeast Creek Park Boat Ramp. The park is located on 910 Corbin Road. Turn right at Shelter #1 and follow road till it ends at boat ramp. Features: Shelter I is near the Ball Fields, Fitness/Nature Trail, Disc Golf Course, Boat Access, and Restrooms. This spot is a great opportunity for us to capture some fall color with the abundance of hardwood trees around. Also... great views of Northeast Creek. Should offer plenty of fodder for the most discerning painter! :)

Directions: On Highway 24 E going towards Camp Lejeune, turn left at the Blockbuster video store onto Corbin Road. Go .25 miles and the shelter #1 will be on the right. Turn right at Shelter #1 and follow road till it ends at boat ramp. MAP QUEST.

WHY: We're plein air artists... what else would we be doing!

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

What the heck is OOPS and how do I join the FUN?

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Local plein air painting opportunities... the next three weekends...

Sunday, November 1, 2009...
Dean, Olivia, and I plan on painting at Bicentennial Park in Swansboro Sunday, November 1st ... if anyone wants to join us come on down. November marks Dean's two year anniversary of painting and he wants to paint the same scene he did for his first plein air painting. Cool idea Dean! Dean plans to be there around 10am and Olivia and I will join him after church.

Saturday, November 7, 2009...
Lisa Whitman-Grice, the curator of the Onslow County Museum and has invited us to drop by and paint at their annual Museum Fest. Here are the details...

MUSEUM FEST

33rd Annual Onslow County Museum Art and Craft Festival
Celebrating Onslow’s Talent and Traditions
Saturday, November 7, 2009* 10 am until 5 pm
RICHLANDS

Music including Classic Collection and the Hominy Swamp Gut Bucket Band; Fossil Hunting; Children’s Discovery Exhibit; Classic Auto Show, and Tractor Show; Special Fire Safety Demonstrations from the Richlands Volunteer Fire Department; and much more.


This is a family FREE event
Information contact: 910.324.5008 or www.onslowcountync.gov/museum

Sunday, November 15, 2009... 1 PM
This will be our monthly paint out. I am still waiting of confirmation of a great spot by the land owner. It's a area in the Pumpkin Center area with beautiful oaks towering over a pond... the colors should be awesome. I'll let you all know asap when confirmed. If this falls through we will paint at the Northeast Creek Boat Access... more pretty trees and water. Again... I'll keep you posted about the location but the date and times are set.

Bernie

PS... remember to set you clocks back one hour this Sunday night at 2AM.

OOPS Art Show ~ Thurston Art Gallery ~ October 25 thru November 29, 2009



OOPS Art Show for the Yopp's Meeting House Fundraiser
October 25 - November 28, 2009
328 Peru Road
Sneads Ferry,NC 28460
910-327-1781


Thurston Art Gallery is a quaint building with some history itself... orininally an old church built in 1939.

15 Onslow County artists from the plein air painting group OOPS (Onslow Outdoor Painters Society) gathered to paint the historical Yopp's Meeting House est in 1813 as a fundraiser.

Several of those 15 artists attended the opening reception for the exhibit last Sunday, October 25th. Pictured LtoR: Pat Boni, Steve Lambert, Donna Tyree, Earl Tyree, Tom McKenny, Bernie Rosage Jr., Karen Crenshaw, Sherry Thurston (artist and owner of Thurston Art Gallery), Mitchell and Penny Morton. Not pictured: Kassiane Patselas, Dean Remington, Stephen Greer Sr., Patrick Raynor, and Patsy Lain.

Various photos from the opening reception...













Mitchell and Penny... GRINNING!

Sherry Thurston

Tom McKenny

Mitchell Morton

Bernie Rosage Jr.

Karen Crenshaw

Pat Boni

Donna and Earl Tyree

Kassiane Patselas

Steve Lambert
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Josh
A special thanks to Sherry's son Josh, who did a GREAT job diplaying the paintings.

Great art...
Great cause...
we just NEED you!
Proceeds from the purchase of these paintings
will go to the Friends of the Yopp's Meeting House
for much needed repairs on the historic building.
Thank you in advance...

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Click HERE for related links about this event...



Dean's painting featured in the Topsail Advertiser...




Dean's painting was featured in the October 22nd issue of the Topsail Advertiser to help promote the event...

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Invitation for Yopp's House Painting Exhibit Opening Reception this Sunday Oct 25th at Thurston Art Gallery...

Click on image to enlarge...


Please come to the opening if you are in the Snead's Ferry, NC area this Sunday. Great art... Great cause... we just NEED you! Proceeds from the purchase of these paintings will go to the Friends of the Yopp's Meeting House for much needed repairs on the historic building. Thank you in advance...
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Please share this image/invitation with all your friends and patrons. See you all Sunday afternoon!

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Surf City Paint Out in the Park CANCELLED this weekend!

The Surf City Art Guild just informed us that the Paint Out in the Park scheduled for October 24 - 25th in Surf City has been CANCELLED due lack of artists attending.

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Opening Reception at Thurston Gallery for Yopp House paintings set for October 25th from 4-6 PM.

OOPS artists gathered last Sunday to plein air paint at the historic Yopp's Meeting House in Snead's Ferry, NC. The Friends of the Yopp House are looking for help in any way to raise money for much needed interior repairs. 15 Onslow County ...artists are doing their part by allowing proceeds from their painting sales to go to this preservation cause. Join us at the Thurston Gallery, 328 Peru Road, Sneads Ferry, NC for the opening reception on Sunday, October 25th from 4-6 PM. Buy some art and help preserve this landmark! Check out this video trailer below plus details and photos HERE...



Opening Reception:
Sunday October 25, 2009
4 - 6:00 PM
Thurston Art Gallery
328 Peru Road
Sneads Ferry,NC 28460
910-327-1781
sherrythurston@charter.net

OOPS members note... Remember to bring your friends and a finger food side dish... see ya there!

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE NEWS RELEASE: OOPS did their part NOW it's YOUR turn!



OOPS members recently did a paint out at the historical Yopp's Meeting House in Snead's Ferry, NC. The OOPS artists have agreed to donate proceeds from their painting from the event to help the Friends of the Yopp House raise money for repairs needed on the historic structure.

The Daily News had a great article about the house and event here... Group lends hand — and art — to help preserve historical landmark.










OOPS members painting at the Yopp House... Doing their Part!

The interior showing damage needing repairs.


Artist/teacher/gallery owner, Sherry Thurston (pictured left) organized the event and will have the paintings displayed to sell in her gallery through Thanksgiving. This is where YOU come in and do YOUR part... join her and OOPS artists at the opening reception on Sunday, October 25th from 4-6 PM and BUY these works for a GREAT CAUSE!
Thurston Art Gallery
328 Peru Road
Sneads Ferry,NC 28460
910-327-1781





Artists who attended the Paint Out for Yopp’s Meeting House Fundraiser:

Bernie Rosage Jr.
Mitchell Morton
Tom McKenny
Patrick Raynor
Dean Remington
Penny Morton
Patsy K. Lain
Steve Lambert
Kassiane Patselas
Stephen E. Greer, Sr.
Pat Boni
Sherry Thurston
Donna Tyree
Karen Crenshaw
Earl Tyree

LAST CALL ~ DEADLINE EXTENDED ~ Surf City Art Guild Annual Paint Out

The deadline to enter the Paint Out has been extended to October 19th. If you are interested, there is a document attached that you can mail in to register:

Thanks for your support!
The Surf City Art Guild

Details about paint out HERE...

Monday, October 12, 2009

Group lends hand — and art — to help preserve historical landmark

Yesterday's paint out at the Yopp Meeting House was special in many ways... great weather, great turn out and fellowship, great food, and a great cause.

Check out this article about us and the Yopp Meeting House that was published in Saturday's Daily News...

Group lends hand — and art — to help preserve historical landmark

article by Aniesa Holmes
aholmes@freedomenc.com.

Artists who attended the Paint Out for Yopp’s Meeting House Fundraiser:
Bernie Rosage Jr.
Mitchell Morton
Tom McKenny
Patrick Raynor
Dean Remington
Penny Morton
Patsy K. Lain
Steve Lambert
Kassiane Patselas
Stephen E. Greer, Sr.
Pat Boni
Sherry Thurston
Donna Tyree
Karen Crenshaw
Earl Tyree

Photographs coming soon...






Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Tid-Bits of important info...

October 9, 2009...
(Friday, Oct. 9th from 6:00-8:00PM) Stephen Greer's opening reception for his "Still" Native American Indian works at ArtExposure. Details here...
ArtExposure LLC
22527 Highway 17
Hampstead, NC 28443
#910-330-4077
artexpo0@gmail.com
http://www.artexposure50.com/

October 11, 2009...
Our monthly OOPS Paint Out at the Yopp Meeting House in Sneads Ferry... details on this blog. The weather report according to http://www.weather.com/ (28540) is calling for temps around 71 degrees with 40% chance of scattered thunder storms. If the day looks like a complete wash out we have a rain date set for the the following Sunday, October 18th... but only in the event of a wash out since so many members have committed to the 11th. http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/

October 24-25, 2009... Surf City Art Guild's 2 annual "Paint Out in the Park"... plein air competition. Details on this blog. http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/

October 25, 2009... OOPS plein air paintings exhibit opening reception at Sherry Thurston's Art Gallery... details on this blog. http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/

October 4-30, 2009...
"Barns" exhibit by Connie Burke and Stephen Greer Sr at the Council for the Arts, 826 New Bridge St, Jacksonville NC... check out this short video from the opening reception...

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

ATTENTION OOPS ARTISTS: Special Events surrounding OOPS October Paint Out (Oct 11th) at the Yopps Meeting House in Sneads Ferry

A special Paint Out in celebration of the 2nd Anniversary of OOPS (Onslow Outdoor Painters Society) and a GREAT Cause has been organized by Sherry Thurston, artist and gallery owner.

Fundraiser Paint Out
for Yopp's Meeting House

October 11, 2009

Yopps Meeting House: needs lots of interior work, floors (had termites) many other repairs are needed on the grounds too.

Artists information:
Date: October 11th, 2009
Place: Yopp's Meeting House
Hwy 172, Sneads Ferry, NC
Paint Time: 12 til 3pm +

Your work that day will be accepted to be in a show to fund raise for Yopp's Meeting House at Thurston Art Gallery. You may offer some or all of the proceeds to the fundraiser.*
Bring labels and frames if needed. This will save time and your work will be ready.

The Daily News in Jacksonville is doing a featured story on this show!

Follow up:
Art Show at Thurston Art Gallery:
October 11th to November 29th
Open House will be October 25th, 4 to 6pm.

Invite at least 5 of your friends to drop by!

If some of you can bring finger food that would help. We will have the beverages ready.

(If you have works from the Surf City Paint Out that day place them on your easel if the weather permits or if we have space in the gallery on the 25th!)

Thurston Art Gallery can receive works on October 11th to hang for the show that will run to Sunday November 29th- you may pick up from 1pm to 3pm. If you need to make other arrangements for pick up please call.
910-526-9988. Sherry's cell

* Mastercard, Visa and Discover sales can be done with a 15% fee to cover costs. Checks will be paid out at the end of the show by Thurston Art Gallery. Please leave us a mailing address and some business cards.

RECAP...

WHAT: OOPS October "Paint Out"

WHEN: Sunday, October 11, 2009, 1:00 PM until

WHERE: Yopps Meeting House in Sneads Ferry, NC. The structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.



WHY: Plein Air Painting... What can we say... we're addicted!... plus this event is to raise money and awareness for a GREAT cause... The Friends of the Yopp House and their cause of saving and maintaining this historic structure.

WHAT ELSE: Sherry Thurston, artist and gallery owner has planned this event with the help of Stephen Greer, Bernie Rosage, The Friends of the Yopp House, and the Daily News to bring attention to this historic structure. She will also be painting with us and is very excited about the event. Most OOPS artists agreed sometime back to donate their plein air works from the paint out to sale or auction off to help raise money for the preservation of the Yopps Meeting House. Sherry has graciously allowed these paintings to be exhibited in her gallery for sale with all or part of the proceeds (up to individual artists) to go to the Friends Of the Yopp House. ALL DETAILS POSTED ABOVE...

WHAT ELSE #2: With all the plein air events going on in October please place this on your number one priority list as we need to have a good showing for this paint out.

WHAT ELSE #3: We will also gather at a local restaurant of our choosing in the Sneads Ferry area for a Dutch Treat Dinner in Celebration of our 2 year anniversary.

WHAT ELSE #4: We need a head count of members planning to attend... comment in this post or send Bernie an email at bernierosage@gmail.com
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Those who have responded are listed below... still need to hear from several members...
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Sherry Thurston ~ Attending
Bernie Rosage ~ Attending
Tom Mckenny ~ Attending
Dean Remington ~ Attending
Michell Morton ~ Attending
Patsy Lain ~ Attending
K Roland ~ Attending
Anne Ward ~ Not Attending
Pat Boni ~ Attending
Donna Tyree ~ Attending
Earl Tyree ~ Attending
Patrick Raynor ~ Not Attending
Kathi Lenn ~ Maybe Attending
Stephen Greer ~ Attending
Barbara Bear Jamison ~ Not Attending


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

Friday, September 25, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE NEWS RELEASE: "Barns" Exhibit by artists, Connie Burke and Stephen Greer at Council for the Arts in October.

"Barns"
OCTOBER 2009
4th - 30th


Baysden Gallery
Council for the Arts

826 New Bridge St, Jacksonville NC 28540

Jacksonville artists Connie Burke and Stephen Greer, Sr. exhibit titled "Barns" will be centered on and around barns. Connie Burke is well-known for painting landscapes, lighthouses, marshes and of course her barns. Stephen is a talented artist who enjoys doing portraits, landscapes and is a member of the local OOPS (Onslow Outdoor Painters Society) group. Between the two of them we will see acrylics, oils, watercolor and pastels.

Opening Reception Sunday, October 4th from 2:30pm till 4:00pm.
Hosted by Patty Morse & Karen Wenner

Free Art Marketing Seminar Thursday, October 1st at Coastal Carolina Community College, Jacksonville, NC

Dear Bernie,

What a joy to speak with you this morning and thanks so much forspreading the word about this free seminar! It really is alife-changer for artists who want to share their art more widely andeven create a handsome living from it!

I made a quick flyer last night, attached--Please forward on toeveryone in your network. The free seminar is next Thurs, Oct. 1st,6-9 pm and they need to register NOW to reserve their spot. All infois on the flyer below...

Can't wait to meet you and your artist friends next Thursday! Remember to call and reserve your spot now: 910-938-6322

Onwards!

Barnsley Brown
Barnsley Brown, PhDPresident, Spirited Solutions: Professional Speaking, Training, & Coaching... Giving you wings to soar, personally and professionally! Chapel Hill, NC Tel/fax: 919-967-1164

Click here, http://www.spirited-solutions.com/, to sign up for our free ezineand learn vital strategies to create a life and work you LOVE!

Want to know how to best share and sell your art??


Want to learn how to make marketing FUN?


Want to get in touch with your unique artistic vision and make your work irresistible?


You are invited to an
EXCITING FREE SEMINAR FOR ARTISTS!
“Creative Marketing for Artists and Crafters”
Coastal Carolina Community College
Small Business Center, Jacksonville NC
presented by Dr. Barnsley Brown
Thursday, Oct. 1st, 2009, 6 to 9 pm
SPACE IS LIMITED…
Call today to reserve your free space at 910-938-6322
!

Here’s what folks are saying about Dr. Barnsley Brown and this life-changing seminar:

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"Just want to thank you, Barnsley, for all you do in the realm of assisting people to 'live their dream.' It is really important work to assist people into their joy and true work. I am making headway on all the things I learned from you... And it is joyful and fun too! Thank you for all your help!" BJ, Artist and Art Educator in Carrboro, NC

Find out more about Dr. Brown at http://www.spirited-solutions.com/!

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

OOPS October 2009 Paint Out ~ Oct. 11th ~ Yopps Meeting House, Sneads Ferry, NC ~ SPECIAL PAINT OUT in CELERATION of our 2 year Anniversary

WHAT: OOPS October "Paint Out"

WHEN: Sunday, October 11, 2009, 1:00 PM until

WHERE: Yopps Meeting House in Sneads Ferry, NC. The structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.



WHY: Plein Air Painting... What can we say... we're addicted!... plus this event is to raise money and awareness for a GREAT cause... The Friends of the Yopp House and their cause of saving and maintaining this historic structure.

WHAT ELSE: Sherry Thurston, artist and gallery owner has planned this event with the help of Stephen Greer, Bernie Rosage, The Friends of the Yopp House, and the Daily News to bring attention to this historic structure. She will also be painting with us and is very excited about the event. Most OOPS artists agreed sometime back to donate their plein air works from the paint out to sale or auction off to help raise money for the preservation of the Yopps Meeting House. Sherry has graciously allowed these paintings to be exhibited in her gallery for sale with all or part of the proceeds (up to individual artists) to go to the Friends Of the Yopp House. She is planning and opening reception for the event at her gallery with the date and time TBA plus publicity surrounding the special event.

WHAT ELSE #2: With all the plein air events going on in October please place this on your number one priority list as we need to have a good showing for this paint out.

WHAT ELSE #3: We will also gather at a local restaurant of our choosing in the Sneads Ferry area for a Dutch Treat Dinner in Celebration of our 2 year anniversary.

WHAT ELSE #4: We need a head count of members planning to attend... comment in this post or send Bernie an email at bernierosage@gmail.com


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

Reminder about Oktoberfest... Oct 24th, 2009.

Enjoy German music, bratwurst and beer at the upcoming Oktoberfest, held at Riverwalk Crossing Park in downtown Jacksonville. Many artisans, crafters, food vendors and an incredible Children’s area. Entertainment all day!

Saturday, October 24, 10-7.

For more information call 455-5733.

Artisans and crafters are needed for the upcoming Oktoberfest to be held at the waterfront Riverwalk Crossing Park. All proceeds benefit Onslow Community Outreach. (Soup Kitchen, Homeless Shelter and Caring Community Clinic.) Bratwurst, Beer Garden, live German music, Children’s area.

Free admission.

Saturday, October 24, 10-7.
910-455-5240
onslowoktoberdest.org

Just a reminder... they have personally invited OOPS members to come and paint to help promote the arts. A great opportunity to paint if you are not making plans to compete in the 2nd annual Paint Out in the Park in Surf City the same day.

Local Plein Air Workshops ~ SHORT NOTICE!

Hi,
This is short notice, but if you could, please let your group know about a local plein air oil painting workshop happening this week. All are welcome to join in for one or more sessions.

Each session is $30 per person.

Award-winning, Charlotte artist, Paul Keysar will be teaching a week-long plein air painting workshop along the Crystal Coast, September 22-25. For more information about Paul Keysar, please see http://www.paulkeysar.com and http://paulkeysar.blogspot.com.

Join us for a late summer / early fall plein air painting workshop on the beautiful Crystal Coast of North Carolina. Paul will demonstrate how to lay in an accurate portrayal of the landscape while dealing with the quickly changing light. He will also talk to you about the variety of materials and techniques involved in dealing with the natural environment. Each day will start with a lecture/demo, followed by plenty of time for students to work. Individual instruction will be given to each student at each session.

If interested in attending, please call 704-886-8013 and directions will be given on where to meet.

Planned Itinerary

Tuesday, September 22, 2009 - Fort Macon
Morning Session: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Afternoon Session: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 - Beach at Emerald Isle
Morning Session: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Thursday, September 24, 2009 - Swansboro
Morning Session: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Afternoon Session: 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Friday, September 25, 2009 - Beach at Emerald Isle
Morning Session: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

ABOUT PAUL KEYSAR
Paul Keysar is known for his classic, representational oil paintings of landscapes and still lifes. He is an award-winning plein air painter and studio artist and a Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts graduate. "As an artist, I am continually observing life around me. I am fascinated by the effects of light, atmosphere, and weather. My goal is to show the beauty of the land and man’s dependence on it." He has participated in numerous solo and group shows, and his work is owned by collectors throughout the country. He was recently featured in an article in University City Magazine, September 2009 issue, pg 30 (http://www.universitycitymagazine.com/).

Sincerely,
Jennifer Keysar
Keysar Studios
704-886-8013
jenn@paulkeysar.com
www.paulkeysar.com

Plein Air Workshop ~ Oct 21-23, 2009 ~ Outer Banks

Plein Air Painting Workshop

On the Beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina

Instructor, Mary Deutschman, author of No Experience Required!
Water-soluble Oils

October 21-23
(enrollment deadline October 4)
painting 9:00-3:00 4:00-5:00 daily critique with wine and cheeses

$350

Some of what you'll learn during Mary's workshop: Using "juicy" colors!

Working quickly with big brushes!

Adding detail in studio using phographs to help!

Keeping your colors clean and bright!

Value changes!

Critiquing your own work!

Finding your own voice through your work.

And much much more!

See her website: www.marydeutschman.com

See attached flyer for more detail about the class.
Offered by KDH Cooperative Gallery & Studios
Kill Devil Hills, NC
252-441-9888
Julie Moye
KDH Cooperative Gallery & Studios
502 S. Croatan Hwy.
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
252-441-9888
www.kdhcooperative.com

Surf City Art Guild sponsors 2nd Annual Paint Out in the Park.. Oct 24th and 25th

2nd Annual Paint Out in the Park
October 24th and 25th

Sponsored by the Surf City Art Guild

Where: Soundside Park in Surf City

Saturday: 9:00AM-4:00PM

Sunday: 9:00AM-12:00 Noon

Please E-mail surfcityartists1@gmail.com

Or check the website for registration download at www.surfcityartists.com:

Surf City Art Guild Members: 25.00
Non-Members: 30.00

1st Place: 150.00
2nd Place: 125.00
3rd Place: 100.00
Honorable Mention: 75.00

Registration Deadline is October 10th

PDF file HERE...

Monday, September 21, 2009

A plein air painter that Dean can identify with...

this is unbelievable!

Thursday, September 17, 2009

OOPS members join ranks with several Eastern NC artists and march on New Bern

Those artists who painted in the gardens at Tryon Palace last Sunday will recognize the music for this video... feel free to share this video with all your friends.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKTPZ92LH8o

Plein Air Painters and Cyclists converge on the historic town on New Bern for great causes!

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

IPAP Worldwide Paint Out... the video trailer...



Plein Air Painters and Cyclists converge on the historic town of vNew Bern. NC for great causes...

Plein Air Painters and Cyclists converge on the historic town on New Bern for great causes!


The Eastern NC Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society announced over 2,400 cyclists and 300 volunteers participated in last weekend’s Bike MS: Historic New Bern Ride. Cyclists left from Union Point Park in New Bern for the successful 21st annual Bike MS September 12-13. Over $1.34 million has been counted to date, and officials project that they are on target to meet their $1.7 million goal.

Also converging on the historic town were plein air artists from Eastern North Carolina participating in the International Plein Air Painter's (IPAP) 7th annual Worldwide Paint Out (WWPO). The paint out is designed to bring recognition to the tradition of painting "en plein air"... the French term for "in the open air". The event brings plein air artists from all over the world who agree to paint outdoors on the same date by organizing events in their local area. Plein air painters from Onslow, Craven, Beaufort, Carteret, Wayne, Pamlico, and Pender counties were present for the special 2 day event.


The following artists participated in the 7th WWPO:
Susan Cheatham (organizer)
Bernie Rosage Jr (organizer)
Mitchell Morton
Stephen Greer
Dean Remington
Kit
Pat Boni
Karen Crenshaw
Kristen Crenshaw
Donna Tyree
Mike Rooney
Ann Ward
Sue Henry
Vickie Vitale
Eleanor McArver
John Hanley
Art Tyndall
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Apologies to any artist not mentioned.
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Hope you enjoy these photos from the paint out and make plans to join us for the 8th annual WWPO next September... see ya!
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Ann Ward presented Bernie Rosage representing OOPS (Onslow Outdoor Painters Society) with this cool bottle of wine! Thanks Ann!