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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?


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

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Irene's trying to screw up our paint out this Sunday on the banks of the Trent River.

Let's hope Irene takes a drastic eastward turn and we have a beautiful day to paint! Let's keep our eye on her and make your own call about our paint out Sunday.

Projected path of Hurricane Irene


WHAT: OOPS! August 2011 Paint Out

WHEN: Sunday, August 28, 2011 from 1pm (or earlier) until...

WHERE: Trent River Boat Access, Pollocksville, NC (on Highway 17N just before the Trent River Bridge turn right into public access area on the river.... shelter and restrooms available.)

http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/2011/08/photos-of-our-august-paint-out-site-on.html

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Photos of our August Paint Out Site on the Trent River...

Pollocksville, NC on HWY 17N

Turn Right here... just before you cross the bridge over the Trent River at the old train depot.



Plenty of docks and decks to paint from with views of the river.



Plenty of shade!





Shelter with picnic tables.


Just in case!

OOPS August Paint Out date... Aug. 28, 2011.

WHAT: OOPS! August 2011 Paint Out

WHEN: Sunday, August 28, 2011 from 1pm (or earlier) until...

WHERE: Trent River Boat Access, Pollocksville, NC (on Highway 17N just before the Trent River Bridge turn right into public access area on the river.... shelter and restrooms available.)

NOTE FROM PATSY (Paint Out Organizer):
Let’s plan for August 28th. Maybe ask everyone if they’d like to have a little picnic afterwards, since there really is nowhere there to eat. There is only one restaurant there and it is closed on Sundays to the best of my knowledge. We could each bring a little something to share or bring our own individual brown-bag meals. Just need to let me know the count, and I’ll try to have water like Dean did last time since the weather is so hot. I haven’t been to Pollocksville yet, but will do so this week most likely Tuesday. The wildlife area is a right turn just before the bridge there in Pollocksville. I believe there is plenty of parking, and there is a covered picnic area with 2-4 tables. Not far from it is T-shaped pier and there are a few large shade trees in the parking lot. It’s not a large area, but I believe large enough to accommodate us.
Patsy


WHY: SOME LIKE IT HOT!!!! Simply put... we LOVE gathering with like minded artists and painting outdoors!

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?

DETAILS ABOUT OUR PARTICITATION IN IPAP's WORLDWIDE PAINT OUT (Sept 10-11, 2011 in Wilmington) COMING SOON! MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW!

Monday, August 8, 2011

OOPS August Paint Out date... Aug. 28, 2011.

WHAT: OOPS! August 2011 Paint Out

WHEN: Sunday, August 28, 2011 from 1pm (or earlier) until...

WHERE: Trent River Boat Access, Pollocksville, NC (on Highway 17N just before the Trent River Bridge turn right into public access area on the river.... shelter and restrooms available.)

NOTE FROM PATSY (Paint Out Organizer):
Let’s plan for August 28th. Maybe ask everyone if they’d like to have a little picnic afterwards, since there really is nowhere there to eat. There is only one restaurant there and it is closed on Sundays to the best of my knowledge. We could each bring a little something to share or bring our own individual brown-bag meals. Just need to let me know the count, and I’ll try to have water like Dean did last time since the weather is so hot. I haven’t been to Pollocksville yet, but will do so this week most likely Tuesday. The wildlife area is a right turn just before the bridge there in Pollocksville. I believe there is plenty of parking, and there is a covered picnic area with 2-4 tables. Not far from it is T-shaped pier and there are a few large shade trees in the parking lot. It’s not a large area, but I believe large enough to accommodate us.
Patsy


WHY: SOME LIKE IT HOT!!!! Simply put... we LOVE gathering with like minded artists and painting outdoors!

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?

DETAILS ABOUT OUR PARTICITATION IN IPAP's WORLDWIDE PAINT OUT (Sept 10-11, 2011 in Wilmington) COMING SOON! MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW!