New River Paint Out... GREAT to be Outdoors Painting!

OOPS Members present... LtoR: Mitchell, Penny, Sherry, Stephen, Tom, Dean, Bernie, and Karen. Not pictured but joined us... Donna and Earl, Bonnie from Burgaw, and John from Oriental.





Mitchell and his cousin, Linda...

Bernie... Bernie and Mitchell opted to paint under the Old Bridge where it wasn't quite as windy.

Dean painting a masterpiece.

Patsy having a good time. Penny also painted out of the back of her van but I failed to get a photo... sorry Penny!

Sherry working at her new French easel.

John joined us from Oriental.

Tom picked out a great spot for painting and fishing!

Our newest member... Bonnie from Burgaw. Welcome Bonnie!

Karen enjoying the day.

Stephen found a cool tree to paint.

Bernie with his Uncle Ronnie and Nancy who both live across the river.

A GREAT day of painting... see you all April 25th for our next paint out! Dean is organizing this paint out at the Belgrade Rock Quarry... a BEAUTIFUL spot full of painting opportunities! We'll have all the details soon.

MARCH 2010 Paint Out set for March 14th.

WHAT: OOPS! March Paint Out (organized by Sherry Thurston)

WHEN: Sunday, March 14, 2010 from 1PM until...

WHERE: Between the Bridges (on the south side opposite from where we have painted from the Pelitier House) Downtown Jacksonville. You can actually turn into the location across from the old Fisherman's Wharf.

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WHY: Simply put... we LOVE plein air painting! Will be GREAT to get outside again!

WHAT ELSE: A dutch treat dinner at the Kettle for those interested afterwards,

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?

Here's our view from a painting by Sherry Thurston titled "Between the Bridges"...