OOPS December Paint Out / Cook Out this Sunday, December 5th.

WHAT: OOPS! December Paint Out / Cook Out

WHEN: Sunday, December 5, 2010 from 1PM until... This date and location was organized by Pat Boni.

WHERE: OOPS Member, Kit Williamson's House on the Waterway in Carteret. (Directions listed below)

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

WHAT ELSE: We will have a cook out if enough people are interested. By now you have contacted Pat Boni with your intentions... an email was sent out to all members over a week ago... remember???? :) If you haven't contacted her do so today at (910) 330-3143. We need a head count and food list.

DIRECTIONS FROM PAT: Travel out of Jacksonville on HWY24 toward Morehead City. Go 7 miles past intersection of HWY58 and HWY24 (Intersection that goes to Emerald Isle). Stay on HWY24 for 7 miles past intersection and turn right at CitGo Station and follow road to end house on the water on the right on Salty Shores Road. Call Pat's cell if you need help (910) 330-3143.

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?

Plein Air tips from my friends at Plein Eire

Most of you know my love of plein air painting and anything Irish (my wife is included in this category). I am a member of PLEIN EIRE, a superb site for outdoor painting in Ireland. Plein Eire is an organized group of artist from Ireland who are extremely talented and passionate about plein air painting. Check out their forum for some great discussions and view their lovely artwork.

Bernie

Here are some great tips from their site...

■Checklist of General Gear for Painting Outdoors

■Checklist for Oil Painters

■Flying Colours : Tips for Airline Travel

Meet the Artist ~ Bobbie Mayes

OOPS Artists' Jon and Bobbie Mayes painting at the Ocatgon House...


Bobbie Mayes ~ Artist

“We only go around once in this life and I want my audience to stop, take notice and think-not so much my thoughts, but what the painting inspires them to think or enjoy. Life is full of beauty despite all the “ugly” I choose to try to capture the beauty. I want my life’s walk to be in beauty and color.”

Primarily working in oils, Bobbie paints in southwestern and spiritual themes invoking thought, excitement and possibility.

Bobbie Mayes was born in Dearborn Michigan, the daughter of WWII Veterans. Mayes’ Father was a refugee from Poland. Her father later became a Psychiatrist. As a child, Bobbie loved to draw and her career as an artist began when she won first place for sculpture at a competition in Boyne Highlands Michigan, Bobbie graduated from Petoskey High School as a National Honor Society recipient. She was an exchange student to Montevideo Uruguay. As a military wife, Bobbie has traveled extensively. Having lived in Japan for three years, and three years in California’s Mojave Desert, where her love for the southwest began. In Taos, New Mexico she studied, painting and weaving, at the Taos Art institute under the instruction of the Navajo master artist Pearl Sunrise. Her husband’s military retirement currently provides Bobbie opportunities to embrace ocean scenes into her body of work.

Bobbie was educated at the following Universities: Saddleback College, College of the Desert, University of Maryland-graduating cum laude, and Golden Gate University -Graduate degree-M.S. Her pursuit of education lead to a varied work career as a: nurse, art teacher and mental health therapist. However, art has always called to her and she has answered the call. Primarily self taught, Bobbie received artistic training at the Interlochen Center of the Arts, in Michigan. Bobbie credits her artistic abilities to being born into a family of artists and musicians who valued the pursuit of the arts and encouraged her to paint. The highlight of Bobbie’s career was being invited, as a special guest and to display her work of Leon for the press opening of the show, at the North Carolina Museum of Arts (Raleigh) exhibition The Naked Soul, in May of 1993. Her great uncle, Leon Wyczolkowski, was one of the featured artists represented. Leon was a renowned impressionist in Poland who was a colleague of Claude Monet. As an emerging artist, Bobbie has been involved with local shows in Jacksonville, N.C. Her art can be found in private collections in Boston, New York, New Mexico, Korea, Florida, Chicago and California.

Despite the long road to recovery from a life threatening brain tumor, eight years ago, Bobbie has remained true to her art. Her bold use of vivid colors reflect the boldness she has experienced in her life.

You can contact Bobbie at southwestinspiration@yahoo.com

Beautiful Day! Beautiful Spot!

We had a great time yesterday at the Humphrey Pond... the color was awesome! A special thanks to Doris Humphrey for allowing us to paint at her beautiful pond.

Details for our December Paint Out (Dec 5th) at Kit's House on the Inland Waterway coming soon.


OOPS Members present (LtoR): Bernie Jr., Dean, Bernie Sr. (Bernie's Dad joined us for the first time), Bonnie, Tom, Donna, Earl, Mitchell, Bobbie, Penny, John, Karen, and Pat.

Mitchell...

Karen...

Dean...

Bernie... cool photo by Dee Bledsoe of Timeless Photography who had a sitting at the pond while we were painting.... her son, Colby took our group photo... Thanks Colby!

Earl and Donna...

Penny and Pat...

Bobbie, John, and Tom...

OOPS Artists step back in time...

Several OOPS members enjoyed a day of plein air painting and history at their additional October paint out at Hammocks Beach State Park. The paint out was in conjunction with a Civil War living history program put on by the Jacksonville, Pelletier, and Morehead City Sons of Confederate Veterans organizations.


Bernie dressed as Claude Monet in the 1860's.


Bernie, Olivia, and Christian dressed in period attire.


Is that Terry, Bonnie, and Ann in the background?


Terry and Bonnie enjoying the outing.


Bernie gave his painting to Charlie Wilton... cannon owner and Commander on the artillery battery.


Pat painted a portrait of Christian.


Rosie even had a great time.


Anthony created a beautiful painting!


Ann at her second spot... the tide came in on her in spot number one!


Mitchell found a shady spot to paint from.

Mark your calendar for next OOPS Paint out... NOVEMBER 21st

WHAT: OOPS! November Paint Out

WHEN: Sunday, November 21, 2010 from 1PM until... Several members will be there early (Noonish). This date and location was organized by Bernie Rosage.

WHERE: Humphrey Pond, Pumpkin Center area, Jacksonville, NC. (See Map below for directions) A special thanks to Doris Humphrey for allowing us to paint at her beautiful pond and property. The trees should yield some fall color for us.

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

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?

DIRECTIONS: Click on map to enlarge...

Humphrey Pond... we should see some color in the leaves by the 21st!

Doris Humphrey's home on Clayton Humphrey Road. A special thanks to Doris for allowing us to paint at her beautiful pond and homeplace.

See you all on the 21st!

More opportunities to plein air paint in October...

Saturday, October 16th, 3-6PM... Octagon House in Cedar Point (where we just had our paint out last Sunday). The staff at the Octagon House has invited everyone to drop by and paint this Saturday for their Senior Day. Directions on our October Paint Out post.
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Saturday, October 30th, 10am - 5pm. Hammocks Beach Visitor's Center (Google for directions). Civil War Living History event that will make for some interesting subject matter. Bernie will be painting as a period plein air painter for the living history event.





November OOPS Paint Out date confirmed... MARK your calendar!
November 21, 2010 ~ OOPS Monthly Paint Out ~ Sunday from NOON until ~ Humphrey Pond and Homeplace, Pumpkn Center Community of Onslow County ~ Great opportunity for some fall color! Directions will be listed on this blog at least two weeks before the paint out.

OOPS Members have been BUSY!

Recent paint out at the Octagon House (GREAT site... Thanks Donna and Earl!) LtoR: ??, Kyle (new member), Gail (new member), Donna, Olivia, Earl, Patsy, Kaitlyn (new member), Jon and Bobbie (new members), Mitchell, Karen, Penny, Bonnie, Pat, and Stephen.


Opening Reception at Council for the Arts (OOPS 2 Exhibit)... LtoR: Anne, Bonnie, Stephen, Sherry, Patsy, Olivia, Bernie, Penny, Mitchell, Karen, and Dean.

Make sure you drop by the Council to see our exhibit on display till October 29th.



Stephen, Bernie, and Mitchell recently attended a three day plein air workshop at the Florence Thomas Art School in the Blue Ridge mountains with Tony Griffin. LtoR: Stephen, Tony, Bernie, and Mitchell.

Paint out this Sunday...

Sunday ~ Sunny, highs in the low 80's, winds light.

Sounds like a perfect day to plein air paint! See you all Sunday!

Click link for Details and Directions about paint out...

October Paint Out at Octagon House ~ October 10th

"OOPS 2" ~ Exhibit at the Council for the Arts ~ October 3-29, 2010 ~ Opening Reception Sunday, October 3rd

"OOPS 2" Plein Air Art Exhibit

October 3 - 29, 2010

Baysden Gallery, Council for the Arts

910-455-9840

Opening Reception

Sunday, October 3 · 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Location Council for the Arts
826 New Bridge Street
Jacksonville, NC

The Onslow Outdoors Painters Society (OOPS!) is a group of artists from Onslow County, North Carolina whose purpose is to carry on the tradition of painting “En Plein Aire”… a French term literally translated “In Open Air.” Join the artists for their opening exhibit reception on Sunday, October 3, 2010 from 2:30 - 4:00 PM. The following artists will have paintings on exhibit: Bernie Rosage Jr., Mitchell Morton, Stephen Greer, Karen Crenshaw, Dean Remington, Pat Boni, Patsy Lain, Penny Morton, Sherry Thurston, Tom McKenny, Susan Cheatham, Ann Lees, Bonnie Rogers, Donna Tyree, and Olivia Rosage.

ATTENTION OOPS MEMBERS: Paintings for show due NOW!

Dear fellow OOPS artists...

As you know, our gallery show "OOPS 2" will be on display at the Council for the Arts during the month of October. I just spoke with Executive Director, Connie Wenner, and she needs your five OOPS paintings turned in by Tuesday, September 28th. She will hang the show on Wednesday the 29th. Make plans to attend the Opening reception on Sunday, October , 2010 from 2:20-4:00 PM.

The following OOPS members were included in the Arts Alive article and should have at least 1 and up to 5 pieces turned in for the show...

Bernie Rosage Jr., Mitchell Morton, Stephen Greer, Karen Crenshaw, Dean Remington, Pat Boni, Patsy Lain, Penny Morton, Sherry Thurston, Tom McKenny, Susan Cheatham, Ann Lees, Bonnie Rogers, and Olivia Rosage.

I realize we have other members who haven't painted with us for a while... you are still invited to turn in any paintings done at any OOPS Paint Out or Event within the past year and half. Connie will not accept previously exhibited works.

SUMMARY:

• Turn in up to 5 paintings per member
• Must be turned into the Council for the Arts by Tuesday, September 28th by 4:30PM. Council for the Arts,826 New Bridge St, Jacksonville NC 28546 (Hours M-F 8:30am-4:30pm)
• Paintings must be framed and ready to hang (using wire).
• Paintings must be labeled with the following info: Name, Title, Medium, and Price if artwork is for sale (Gallery gets 25% comm)
• Contact Connie with any questions at 910-455-9840
• Invite your friends to the show and make plans to attend the opening reception.
• OCTOBER 2010, 3rd - 29th - "OOPS 2"
  Jacksonville based group: Onslow Outdoor Painters Society (OOPS) will showcase their latest paintings of our surrounding region.
• Opening Reception Sunday, October 3th from 2:30pm till 4:00pm.

Thanks for everything!

Bernie

October Paint Out at Octagon House ~ October 10th

WHAT: OOPS! OCTOBER Paint Out

WHEN: Sunday, October 10, 2010 from 1PM until... gates will NOT open before 1PM.
This date and location was organized by Donna and Earl Tyree.

WHERE: Historical Octagon House, Cedar Point, NC.

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

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?

DIRECTIONS:

The directions to Shell Pointe - Cedar Point, NC at the Yellow Octagon house are:

Go Hwy 24 N/East
Go past the Bicentenial Park in Swansboro that's on the Left
Go over the two bridges
Go to Cedar Point and pass the Best Western Motel that's on the Left
Get ready to make a Left turn after going 2 or 3 blocks past the Best Western Motel
Turn Left here - it will be Masonic Ave - it is marked with yellow and blue flags
Follow road all the way to the end - there will be a gate.
The Gate will not be open until after 1:00 PM upon request of owner
Beautiful place to paint with plenty of shade and picnic tables
Owner asked our permission to take some photographs

Date : October 10, 2010 @ 1:00 PM

This should be a wonderful opportunity for plein aire painting at such a beautiful spot !!
Contact person is : Bryan Lassiter - Cell : 1-252-342-5562
Hope to see you all there
donna & earl tyree