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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!
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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
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.
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
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| 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...
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| Pollocksville, NC on HWY 17N |
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| Turn Right here... just before you cross the bridge over the Trent River at the old train depot. |
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| Plenty of docks and decks to paint from with views of the river. |
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| Plenty of shade! |
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| Shelter with picnic tables. |
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| 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!
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!
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, July 11, 2011
A note from Sherry...
I wanted to invite our OOPS group to Barnes and Noble to our book signing on Friday, July 15th, 5 to 7pm. We finished our book Sneads Ferry, an Arcadia book Image of America, it has been a great success with our book signings in Sneads Ferry.
Hope to see some of you!
Yes, I am still painting and loving it!
Sherry and Josh
Hope to see some of you!
Yes, I am still painting and loving it!
Sherry and Josh
Friday, July 8, 2011
OOPS July Paint Out set for July 24, 2011 with COOKOUT... YUMMY!
WHAT: OOPS! July 2011 Paint Out
WHEN: Sunday, July 24, 2011 from 1pm (or earlier) until ... Food @ 5pm.
NOTE FROM DEAN (Paint Out Organizer):
As you know it is my turn to pick the place to paint. I thought we could all enjoy the "White Oak River Campground" ( http://www.whiteoakrivercampground.com/index.html ). If you go to the link you can see it is very easy to find. It is just about 1 mile south of Maysville on highway 17. There are plenty of river views along with lakes scenes, not to mention typical camping scenes to paint. This will be on Sunday the 24th of July. This is usually a pay to use campground but they offer to let us in to paint for free. I also reserved the picnic area because I would like to treat everyone to hamburgers and hotdogs around 5pm. If anyone would like to chip in it will be $2.00 a person to rent the picnic area but they DO NOT HAVE TO. I can cover it. I think it would be great to fellowship over food and talk about our paintings. Sound good to you? Tell everyone their families are invited. Please have them email me at dcr@ec.rr.com to let me know how many they may be bringing so I can have enough food.
Dean
WHERE: White Oak Campground, Maysville, NC (or Highway 17N just before Maysville at the Onslow County line)
WHY: 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?
WHEN: Sunday, July 24, 2011 from 1pm (or earlier) until ... Food @ 5pm.
NOTE FROM DEAN (Paint Out Organizer):
As you know it is my turn to pick the place to paint. I thought we could all enjoy the "White Oak River Campground" ( http://www.whiteoakrivercampground.com/index.html ). If you go to the link you can see it is very easy to find. It is just about 1 mile south of Maysville on highway 17. There are plenty of river views along with lakes scenes, not to mention typical camping scenes to paint. This will be on Sunday the 24th of July. This is usually a pay to use campground but they offer to let us in to paint for free. I also reserved the picnic area because I would like to treat everyone to hamburgers and hotdogs around 5pm. If anyone would like to chip in it will be $2.00 a person to rent the picnic area but they DO NOT HAVE TO. I can cover it. I think it would be great to fellowship over food and talk about our paintings. Sound good to you? Tell everyone their families are invited. Please have them email me at dcr@ec.rr.com to let me know how many they may be bringing so I can have enough food.
Dean
WHERE: White Oak Campground, Maysville, NC (or Highway 17N just before Maysville at the Onslow County line)
WHY: 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?
Friday, June 24, 2011
THIS JUST IN... New River Palooza Event CANCLLED due to Air Quality Alert! JUNE PAINT OUT CANCELLED!
I was just made aware that the New River Palooza event that we are planning to paint at tomorrow has been cancelled due to smoke from the nearby forest fire. They hope to do it at a later time.
http://www.enctoday.com/articles/center-92446-jdn-canceled-pool.html
At this point I think it best that we cancel our June paint out due to the air quality alerts that are out as a result of the fire.
Let's stay healthy and paint another day!
See you in the field on July 24th!
Bernie
http://www.enctoday.com/articles/center-92446-jdn-canceled-pool.html
At this point I think it best that we cancel our June paint out due to the air quality alerts that are out as a result of the fire.
Let's stay healthy and paint another day!
See you in the field on July 24th!
Bernie
JUNE Paint Out this SATURDAY! Note about JULY Paint Out.
Just a reminder that our June Paint Out is set by the New River tomorrow (Saturday, June 25th)... details HERE...
Mark your calendar for Sunday, July 24th, 2011 for our JULY PAINT OUT... Dean has a great location set with a COOK-OUT to boot! He will send details out soon and we'll publish them here... as for now... save the date!
Al Potts (organizer for the annual Banks Party) dropped by to say thanks to all the artists who participated in the Banks Party Paint Out last month... he wanted me to pass his appreciation for OOPS on to everyone!
Mark your calendar for Sunday, July 24th, 2011 for our JULY PAINT OUT... Dean has a great location set with a COOK-OUT to boot! He will send details out soon and we'll publish them here... as for now... save the date!
Al Potts (organizer for the annual Banks Party) dropped by to say thanks to all the artists who participated in the Banks Party Paint Out last month... he wanted me to pass his appreciation for OOPS on to everyone!
Saturday, June 11, 2011
June Paint Out set for Saturday, June 25, 2011, for the New River Paloosa
Sorry about getting this out so late... summer school is kicking my butt! I need a few people to step up and plan our paint outs for July and August (asap) or we may have to cancel them. We have never had to do that and we don't want that to happen! It's simple... pick a Sunday date for the month, pick a spot in Onslow County to gather and paint, get permission to paint there, and let me know and I'll post it on this blog. Thanks!
Bernie
WHAT: OOPS! June 2011 Paint Out
WHEN: Saturday, June 25, 2011 from NOON until ...
DETAILS: New River Foundation will celebrate 16 yrs of restoring and protecting our rivers on June 25. The celebration will begin at first light by the USO docks for New River Bream Tournament.! The tournament will finish up at 2pm back at the USO for the weigh in. and prizes. For info: Mike Sanderford @ 910-389-6765 or sanderfordm@gmail.com. The celebration will continue at Willingham Park around 3pm. Cruises on The Protector and paddles by canoe and kayak await those thirsting for river recreation! Good food, kid activities, and artists will be onsite. Spotlight Entertainment will be providing the music for the evening until 8:00 pm. Call Alva@ 910-347-2315 or betty@newriverfoundation-onslow.org
WHERE: Kerr Street Dock at Willingham Park... Find the Train Depot downtown ( we've painted there on several occasions) and follow the lawn to the waterfront... you can't miss it! Live entertainment begins in late afternoon at Willingham Park... how cool is that!
WHY: 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?
Bernie
WHAT: OOPS! June 2011 Paint Out
WHEN: Saturday, June 25, 2011 from NOON until ...
DETAILS: New River Foundation will celebrate 16 yrs of restoring and protecting our rivers on June 25. The celebration will begin at first light by the USO docks for New River Bream Tournament.! The tournament will finish up at 2pm back at the USO for the weigh in. and prizes. For info: Mike Sanderford @ 910-389-6765 or sanderfordm@gmail.com. The celebration will continue at Willingham Park around 3pm. Cruises on The Protector and paddles by canoe and kayak await those thirsting for river recreation! Good food, kid activities, and artists will be onsite. Spotlight Entertainment will be providing the music for the evening until 8:00 pm. Call Alva@ 910-347-2315 or betty@newriverfoundation-onslow.org
WHERE: Kerr Street Dock at Willingham Park... Find the Train Depot downtown ( we've painted there on several occasions) and follow the lawn to the waterfront... you can't miss it! Live entertainment begins in late afternoon at Willingham Park... how cool is that!
WHY: 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?
Monday, May 23, 2011
Annual OOPS Paint Out at the Banks Party this Sunday... May 29th
"Bonus" May Paint Out for OOPS!
Join OOPS members as they paint all day at the annual New River Banks Party on Sunday, May 29th... details below...
New River Banks Party
Memorial Day Sunday, May 29, 2011
10:00 am ~ 4:00 pm
Water Front Park, Downtown Jacksonville
This picture is of a gathering of people on the banks of the New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina (circa 1905). Like in days of old... people will gather once again on the banks of the New River at Water Front Park near the Pellitier House in downtown Jacksonville.
This year the Onslow Historical Society’s New River Banks Party will be May 29 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Highlights will be the Chowder cook-off, OOPS Paint-out and this year the Card Board Regatta will take to the water. The Onslow Historical Society receives Grassroots Grant money from the Council.
The celebration party is FREE to the public! Make plans to attend...
OPPS artists will position themselves around the park and the historic Pellitier House painting en plein aire for one of their May Paint Outs from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm.
See you there...
Join OOPS members as they paint all day at the annual New River Banks Party on Sunday, May 29th... details below...
New River Banks Party
Memorial Day Sunday, May 29, 2011
10:00 am ~ 4:00 pm
Water Front Park, Downtown Jacksonville
This picture is of a gathering of people on the banks of the New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina (circa 1905). Like in days of old... people will gather once again on the banks of the New River at Water Front Park near the Pellitier House in downtown Jacksonville.
This year the Onslow Historical Society’s New River Banks Party will be May 29 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Highlights will be the Chowder cook-off, OOPS Paint-out and this year the Card Board Regatta will take to the water. The Onslow Historical Society receives Grassroots Grant money from the Council.
The celebration party is FREE to the public! Make plans to attend...
OPPS artists will position themselves around the park and the historic Pellitier House painting en plein aire for one of their May Paint Outs from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm.
See you there...
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Mike Rooney Workshop May 7th in Jacksonville...
The Council for the Arts is bringing Mike Rooney back to our area for another GREAT workshop! If you have never taken a workshop by Mike you have missed a blessing. The Council absorbs the cost for six slots for the workshop but it is open to 12 artists at $60 each. There are two slots left for the special discount so please Connie at the Council ASAP if you want to get onboard for this special workshop!
Colorful Underpainting in the Cape Cod Style
Saturday, May 7, 20118
Class size is limited to six students
Please call the Council for the Arts at (910) 455-9840 –or-
Email jaxarts@topsailnet.net
Equipment needed for plein air work
Suggested materials list:
YouTube video link HERE...
Colorful Underpainting in the Cape Cod Style
Plein Aire painting workshop with Mike Rooney
Saturday, May 7, 20118
9:00 am till 4:00 pm
at the Council for the Arts
826 New Bridge Street, across from City Hall
Class size is limited to six students
Workshop fee $20.00
Mike Rooney, artist and popular workshop instructor from Topsail Island will be giving a one day workshop called Colorful Underpainting in the Cape Cod Style on Saturday May 7th from 9am to 4 pm at the Council for the Arts at 826 New Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC.
In the class Mike will discuss how to see more color and then paint it by underpainting with rich bright colors using his modified version of the techniques taught at the Cape Cod School of Art and used by popular artists Camille Prezwodek, Susan Sarback, Lois Griffel, and Peggy Kroll-Roberts. The Cape technique has a lineage all the way back to Monet and the impressionists who captured the flickering effect of light on subjects. Some have called it a "whole new way of seeing color" and is guaranteed to take your color sense to the next level. Watch the rich warmth glow thru the topcoat in the sunny areas of the painting (and rich cool colors under the shadow areas) as it mimics sunlight. This workshop regularly sells out so don’t wait, register today. Mike Rooney has made instructional painting DVD's for national art supply retailer Jerry’s Artarama and regularly teaches painting classes from Maine to the Florida Keys. He is represented in galleries from Cape Cod to Key West. His daily painting blog is mikerooneystudios.blogspot.com.
Suggested materials list: attached
To register:
Please call the Council for the Arts at (910) 455-9840 –or-
Email jaxarts@topsailnet.net
“This class was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, with funding from the State of North Carolina and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art.”
Equipment needed for plein air work
- Working indoors from photos
- Capturing light effects
- work on your own and/or approach galleries with your work after you’ve created your masterpiece
- Simplifying objects- stick figures welcomed
- Working quickly- time waits for no one
- Massing in and values- from blobs to objects
- Color and composition theory, it’s not as boring as it sounds
- Color palette choices- your individuality expressed in pigment
- How to sell your work on your own and/or approach galleries with your work after you’ve created your masterpiece
Suggested materials list:
- Easel and any supplies needed to paint outside. (i suggest you do a 6x8 outdoor painting outside before the workshop to see if you have everything you'll need)
- A TV tray or portable table to put your stuff on if you don’t have a French easel or pochade kit
- Pad of 140 lb watercolor paper for exercises
- Oil painters! If you want to underpaint like I do in addition to your oil gear you will need 5 small tubes of acrylic paint and a small and medium synthetic brush:
- Acrylic tubes of magenta, white, any yellow, red, and blue
- Water to wash out acrylics
- Several canvases or supports of your choice (no larger than 11x14). I suggest bringing at least 3-6x8's and 1- 11x14 for the one day workshop
- Paint- at least one each : yellow, red, blue, and white, brushes, rags, and all materials needed to paint
YouTube video link HERE...
Thursday, April 21, 2011
OOPS May Paint Out set for Sunday, May1st at NOON in Wilmington...
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| USS NC Battleship |
WHEN: Sunday, May 1, 2011 from NOON until ... This date and location was organized by Ann and Anthony Lees! Thank you both so much! Thank you too, Rosie! They have consistently headed to Onslow County every month and we finally get to return the favor and head to Wilmington.
Several plein air artists from the Wilmington plan to paint with us. If you are an artist in the Wilmington area consider this your INVITATION to join us!
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| Wilmington Riverfront |
WHY: 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?
Photos from April's Paint Out...
OOPS enjoying their April Paint Out at the Beirut Memorial!
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| OOPS Members present... LtoR: New members, Amanda and Kellie, Jon. Bobbie, Patsy, Earl, Donna, Mitchell, Dean, Pat, and Bernie. |
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| Bernie |
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| Pat |
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| Donna |
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| Mitchell |
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| Earl |
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| Patsy |
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| Bobbie and Jon |
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| Bobbie and Jon |
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| Dean |
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| Amanda |
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| Kellie |
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| Olivia and Raye-Raye |