ARCHIVES of past "Paint Outs"

December 2011 ~ NO organized Paint Out ~ Please invite your fellow OOPS friends if you plan to paint somewhere!

January 22, 2012 ~ 1-5 pm (early birds can arrive at noon) ~ Annual Life Class ~ Model TBA ~ Jean Wenner Studio ~ Council for the Arts building, downtown Jacksonviile.

November 13, 2011 ~ Noon until ~ Everetts Seafood, Sneads Ferry, NC ~ Organized by Sherry Thurston.

October 23, 2011 ~ Sunday, Noon until ~ Richard Ray Park, Jacksonville Commons, Jacksonville, NC.

September 10 (9am until) and 11 (9am until 1pm or until) , 2011 ~ OOPS and IPAP's 9th Annual Worldwide Paint Out) ~ Historic Downtown Wilmington, NC on near the waterfront (Front and Water Streets) ~ We will be uniting with several plein air groups in Wilmington, NC. ~ Click HERE for details!

August 28, 2011 ~ OOPS Paint Out ~ Sunday, 1PM (or sooner) until... Bring a bag lunch ~ Trent River Boat Access HWY 17N, Pollocksville, NC (Turn right at the Trent River Bridge in Pollocksville on HWY 17N)

July 24, 2011 ~ OOPS Paint Out ~ Sunday, 1PM (or sooner) until... COOK-OUT at 5pm ~ White Oak Campground, Maysville, NC (or Highway 17N just before Maysville at the Onslow County line)

June 25, 2011 ~ OOPS Paint Out ~ Noon until ~ New River Paloosa Celebration Event ~ Willingham Park, go to the Jacksonville Train Depot and follow the lawn to the waterfront!

May 29, 2011 ~ 10am until 4pm ~ Annual OOPS Paint Out at Banks Party, Downtown Jacksonville at the Pelletier House on the waterfront

May 1, 2011 ~ OOPS Paint Out ~ Sunday, NOON until ~ Wilmington, NC ~ Meet at the USS North Carolina Battleship parking lot... great view of waterfront Wimington ~ Bring picnic lunch for our art critiques/discussion afterwards ~ Organized by Ann and Anthony Lees

April 10, 2011 ~ Sunday, 1pm until ~ Beirut Memorial ~ Azaleas and Dogwoods galore!

March 20, 2011 ~ Sunday, 1pm until ~ Downtown Burgaw, NC ~ Organized by Bonnie and Terry Rogers ~ Click this link for details and directions

February 26, 2011 ~ OOPS Feb. Paint Out ~ Saturday 9am -4pm (or whenever you can attend) ~ White Oak High School, Piney Green Road ~ WOHS All County Art Students Workshop ~ Organized by Bernie Rosage

Feb. 26, 2011 ~ OOPS Instructional Workshop with Onslow County All County Art Students ~ WOHS ~ 9am-4pm ~ Click this link to see write up from last year.

January 16, 2011 OOPS Paint Out ~ Indoor Studio Life Class at the Council for the Arts in the Jean Wenner Art Studio ~ 12:30-4PM ~ John Currie will be our model ~ Donation requested but not required for model ~ Organized by Stepehn Greer

December 5, 2010 ~ OOPS Monthly Paint Out ~ Noon - until ~ Kit's House on the waterway in Carteret ~ We will have a Cookout ~ Click this link for details ~ Organized by Pat Boni


November 21, 2010 ~ OOPS Monthly Paint Out ~ Sunday from 1PM until ~ Humphrey Pond and Homeplace ~ Great opportunity for some fall color. Organized by Bernie Rosage... CLICK this link for details!

October 3-29, 2010 ~ OOPS Gallery Exhibit ~ Baysden Gallery, Council for the Arts, Jacksonville, NC

October 3, 2010 ~ Opening Reception Sunday, October 3th from 2:30pm till 4:00pm ~ OOPS II Exhibit Opens ~ Council for the Arts, New Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC

October 10, 2010 ~ OOPS Monthly Paint Out ~ Sunday beginning at 1PM ~ Octagon House, Cedar Point, NC ~ Organized by Earl and Donna Tyree

September 11 and 12, 2010 ~ 8th Annual IPAP Worldwide Paint Out ~Downtown New Bern ~ participate when you can

August 21, 2010 ~ OOPS Monthly Paint Out ~ Saturday Night... 6PM until ~ NOCTURNAL ~ Bicentennial Park, Swansboro... Meet at the Otway Burns Statue

March 14, 2010 ~ OOPS Monthly Paint Out ~ Sunday @ 1PM until ~ Between the Bridges on the south side of New River, Downtown Jacksonville


February 21, 2010 ~ Sunday @ Council for the Arts building, downtown Jacksonville ~ 1 PM ~ Free Workshop for OOPS members by Bernie Rosage Jr ~ TOPIC: Color Theory... Practical tips on COLOR for the plein air artist

January 10, 2010, Sunday 1-4PM @ Council for the Arts building, New Bridge Street in Jacksonville ~ We will have a live model to paint ~ Donations accepted but not required to pay model


December 1 - January 1, 2010 ~ OOPS House Art Exhibit ~ Rio Arts and Coffee Cafe ~ 259 Sneads Ferry Road, Sneads Ferry, NC

December 13, 2009 ~ Sunday @ 1PM @ Turtle Factory Too, 318 Fulchers Landing Road, Sneads Ferry. NC ~ Rain or Shine ~ Inside or out... your choice ~ organized by Steve Lambert
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/search/label/December%20Paint%20Out%202009

November 15, 2009 ~ OPPS Monthly Paint Out ~ Sunday @ 1:00 PM ~ Northeast Creek Park Boat Ramp, Jacksonville, NC
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/search/label/November%20Paint%20Out%202009

October 25 - November 29, 2009 ~ OOPS Yopp House Art Exhibit ~ Thurston Art Gallery, Sneads Ferry, NC

October 11, 2009 ~ OOPS Monthly Paint Out ~ Sunday, October 11, 2009 @ 1:00 PM ~ Historic Yopps Meeting House, Sneads Ferry, NC ~ Organized by Stephen Greer, Bernie Rosage, and Sherry Thurston. (Rain date October 18th)
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/search/label/October%202009%20Paint%20Out

September 12, & 13, 2009 ~ OOPS Monthly Paint Out ~ IPAP Worldwide Paint Out ~ New Bern, NC... Meet at the Gazebo in Union Point Park @ 9:00 AM each morning ~
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/search/label/7th%20annual%20worldwide%20paint%20out

August 30, 2009 ~ OOPS Monthly Paint Out ~ Sunday @ 1:00 PM ~ Cedar Fork area (Between Richlands and Beulaville) ~ Tarkil Branch Homestead & Museum ~ Organized by Eileen Garbett
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/search/label/August%202009%20Paint%20Out

July 11, 2009 ~ OOPS Monthly Paint Out ~ Saturday (all day) ~ Downtown Trenton, NC ~ Trenton 200th Birthday Celebration Event ~ Organized by K and Willow Faye
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/search/label/july%202009%20paint%20out

June 13, 2009 ~ OOPS Monthly Paint Out ~ Saturday Paint Out 10AM until ~ Arts by the Sea Festival, Downtown Swansboro, NC ~ We have permission and clearence this year!

May 24, 2009 ~ OOPS Monthly Paint Out ~ Sunday 10AM-4PM ~ Banks Party ~ Pellitier House, Downtown Jacksonville ~ Annual Event
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/search/label/May%202009%20paint%20out

April 30 & May 1, 2009 ~ Paint Out ~ 9AM-5PM on Thursday and Friday (Festival on the Neuse on Friday and Saturday) ~ 2nd Annual Kinston Plein Air Paint Out sponsored by the Kinston Arts Council, Kinston, NC
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/search/label/Kinston%20Paint%20Out%202009

April 19, 2009 ~ OOPS Monthly Paint Out ~ Sunday @ 1:00 PM ~ Cedar Point Park ~ Carteret,NC (just past Swansboro) Click for map and details.
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/search/label/April%20Paint%20Out%202009

March 15, 2009 ~ Sunday @ 1:00 PM ~ Old Downtown Richlands
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/search/label/March%20Paint%20Out%202009

http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/2009/01/free-workshop-for-oops-members-by-pat.html

February 8, 2009 ~ Sunday @ 1:00 PM ~ Paint Out at a JUNK YARD (Odums Garage) near Queen's Creek ~ Organized by Donna Graham ~ Click HERE for map.
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/search/label/February

January 11, 2009 ~ Coastal Carolina Community College, Western Blvd., Jacksonville, NC (meet in the parking lot of the new "Cool Shaped" building) ~ Possible indoor still life from life if inclement weather at nearby Audio Plus ~ Organized by Bernie Rosage
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/search/label/January

December 14, 2008 ~ Sunday @ 1:00 PM ~ White Oak River Campground & Fishing Lakes in Maysville ~ Organized by Patsy Lain
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/search/label/December%202008%20paint%20out

November 16, 2008 ~ Sunday @ 1:00 PM ~ Meet Pat Boni at Visitor's Center at Main Gate Camp Lejeune to gain access to board base where we will go paint at the beach!
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/2008/11/cold-clear-and-breezy-oops-artists-go.html

October 25-26, 2008 ~ "Paint Out in the Park" Competition ~ Soundside Park, Surf City, NC ~ Sponsored by the Surf City Art Guild
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/2008/10/surf-city-paint-out-comp-top-notch.html

October 26, 2008, 1:00 PM ~ OOPS Paint Out ~ Soundside Park, Surf City, NC

September 6-7, 2008 ~ International Plein Air Painters Organization ~ 6th WORLDWIDE Artist Paint Out ~ New Bern, NC with Plein Air Groups from Oriental and Washington
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/search/label/6th%20WORLDWIDE%20Plein%20Air%20Artist%20Paint%20Out

August 17, 2008, Sunday 1 PM ~ Miracle Meadows Farm, Ramsey Road, Jacksonville, NC
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/search/label/August%202008%20Paint%20Out

July 20, 2008 ~ Sunday 1:00 PM ~ Hammocks Beach State Park, Swansboro, NC

June 14 ~ Saturday, June 14, 2008, Downtown Swansboro. CANCELLED!!!

June 2008 ~ OOPS Gallery Show at Council for the Arts
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/search/label/OOPS%20Exhibit%202008

May 25, 2008 ~ OOPS Plein Air Painters needed to paint at the Pelletier House for Annual "Banks Party" 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/2008/05/great-turnout-for-may-paint-out-at.html
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May 3-4 ~ ~Saturday, May 3, 2008 anytime from 10 AM until and/or Sunday, May 4, 2008 ~ (8:00 AM) Civil War Encampment, Onslow County Museum, Richlands
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/search/label/May%20Paint%20Out%202008
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April 25-26 Kinston, NC ~ The Community Council for the Arts in Kinston, NC, will present the inaugural Plein Air Paint Out and Juried Exhibition.
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/search/label/The%20Community%20Council%20for%20the%20Arts%20in%20Kinston%20NC
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April 13, 2008 ~ Beirut Memorial, Jacksonville
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/search?q=april+paint+out
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March 16, 2008 ~ Urban Scene, Jacksonville Old Train Depot, Downtown Jacksonville
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/search?q=march+paint+out
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Feb 10, 2008 ~ Faulkner Estate, Intracoastal Waterway from inside boathouse (out of elements) ~ Queens Creek
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/search?q=february+paint+out
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Jan 20th, 2008 ~ Heart's Desire Equine Rescue, Bear Creek http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/2008/01/finished-artwork-from-january-08-paint.html
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Dec 9, 2007 ~ The Aman Farm
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/2007/12/finished-art-work-from-december-07.html
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Nov 11, 2007 ~ Otway Burns Statue, Downtown Swansboro http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/2007/11/finished-paintings-by-brenda-behr-from.html
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/2007/11/some-finished-works-from-nov-paint-out.html
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/2007/11/even-more-finished-works.html
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Oct 14, 2007 ~ Pelletier House
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/2007/10/finished-works-from-oops-artists-from.html

Coming out of hibernation with a bang!...April is Plein Air Extravaganza Month!

Upcoming Paint Outs and Important Events

April 16-17, 2015 ~ Art Block Plein Air Paint Out (OOPS MAX EFFORT EVENT)

April 16-19, 2015 ~ Scott Boyle Plein Air Workshop, Art Block Paint Out, OOPS Paint Out... (OOPS MAX EFFORT EVENT)... Schedule and Registration HERE.
WORKSHOP SOLD OUT

April 19, 2015 ~ OOPS April Paint Out with Scott Boyle ~  Noon Until ~ New Boat Ramp across river from USO in Downtown Jacksonville. Scott will give the OOPS members a short plein air demo with discussion.

April 24-25, 2015 ~ Southport Paint Out

Southport Paint Out  2015

Free Registration Online HERE

April 24 & 25, 2015
NO REGISTERATION FEE 
*is requried

PAINT THE TOWN: Plein Air Paintout
Southport Plein Air paint-out is an exciting OUTDOOR event, sponsored by the City of Southport as a way to support artists in our area and bring public art to our streets. The event will take place on April 24th & 25th, our area’s most talented painters will paint Plein Air (in the open air). The public is invited to stroll our streets and watch as each artist turns a blank canvas in to a "one of a kind" piece of Southport art.

A WET PAINT Sale will be held on the lawn of Fort Johnston on Saturday from 4:00 until 5:00 at the Fort Johnston - Southport Museum and Visitors' Center located at 203 E. Bay, behind the NC Maritime Museum. Art enthusiasts will have a chance to take home one of these treasures in what we feel will become a collection that will be revered for many generations to come. The beauty is within our streets, the finished product is in the hands of the artist.

Artists are encouraged click this link https://southport.wufoo.com/forms/southport-paint-out-artist-registration-2015/ to register online. No Registration Fee Required.

For more information contact Cindy Brochure at cindy_brochure@southportnc.org or (910) 523-6124.

April 29-May 1, 2015 ~ Kinston Plein Air Paint Out

May 9, 2015 ~ Jeremy Sams Plein Air Workshop through the Council for the Arts aka JaxArts.... Still a few openings left... Contact Connie Wenner at the Council for registration details.

OOPS... We've made it a whole year!

We've made it a whole year and have had a BLAST... not to mention some GREAT "Paint Outs". The red dots on the map of Onslow County show where we have partied... I mean painted. We have been keeping the tradition of painting "en plein aire" alive and well in Eastern North Carolina.

Thanks everyone for making our group and adventures a success... here's to another GREAT year!

Click on image to enlarge...



Match the number on the map with "Paint Outs" listed below...




1. Oct 14, 2007 ~ Pelletier House
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/2007/10/finished-works-from-oops-artists-from.html

2. Nov 11, 2007 ~ Otway Burns Statue, Downtown Swansboro
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/2007/11/finished-paintings-by-brenda-behr-from.html
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/2007/11/some-finished-works-from-nov-paint-out.html
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/2007/11/even-more-finished-works.html

3. Dec 9, 2007 ~ The Aman Farm
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/2007/12/finished-art-work-from-december-07.html

4. Jan 20th, 2008 ~ Heart's Desire Equine Rescue, Bear Creek
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/2008/01/finished-artwork-from-january-08-paint.html

5. Feb 10, 2008 ~ Faulkner Estate, Intracoastal Waterway from inside boathouse (out of elements) ~ Queens Creek
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/search?q=february+paint+out

6. March 16, 2008 ~ Urban Scene, Jacksonville Old Train Depot, Downtown Jacksonville
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/search?q=march+paint+out

7. April 13, 2008 ~ Beirut Memorial, Jacksonville
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/search?q=april+paint+out

8. May 3-4 ~ ~Saturday, May 3, 2008 anytime from 10 AM until and/or Sunday, May 4, 2008 ~ (8:00 AM) Civil War Encampment, Onslow County Museum, Richlands
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/search/label/May%20Paint%20Out%202008

9. May 25, 2008 ~ OOPS Plein Air Painters needed to paint at the Pelletier House for Annual "Banks Party" 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/2008/05/great-turnout-for-may-paint-out-at.html

10. June 14 ~ Saturday, June 14, 2008, Downtown Swansboro. CANCELLED!!!
Limited turn out...

11. July 20, 2008 ~ Sunday 1:00 PM ~ Hammocks Beach State Park, Swansboro, NC

12. August 17, 2008, Sunday 1 PM ~ Miracle Meadows Farm, Ramsey Road, Jacksonville, NC
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/search/label/August%202008%20Paint%20Out

14. September 6-7, 2008 ~ International Plein Air Painters Organization ~ 6th WORLDWIDE Artist Paint Out ~ New Bern, NC with Plein Air Groups from Oriental and Washington
http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/search/label/6th%20WORLDWIDE%20Plein%20Air%20Artist%20Paint%20Out

15. October 26, 2008, 1:00 PM ~ OOPS Paint Out ~ Soundside Park, Surf City, NC

WOW... We're Busy! Important dates in April and May to remember...

April 22-25, 2010 ~ Wayne County, NC (Goldsboro) ~ The ACWC is hosting a show called “reinCARnation”... click this link for the details ~ Let me know us know if you plan to attend.

** April 25, 2010 ~ http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/2010/04/oops-april-paint-out-set-for-25th-at.html Some members plan to show up at noon.

April 25-26, 2010 ~ Time to turn in your entries for the OAS Spring Art Show at the Council for the Arts... 25th from 1-4PM (we'll be out painting) and 26th from 8:30am till 4pm.

April 28-30, 2010 ~ 3rd Annual Kinston Plein Air Paint Out ~ Wednesday thru Friday Bernie, Mitchell, Dean, and Stephen plan to attend a couple days... contact them if you wish to carpool.

April 27 May 1, 2010 ~ Hand deliver entries for plein air works to New Bern Artworks, Tuesday, April 27 through Saturday, May 1.

** May 1, 2010 ~ All County Art Students Workshop ~ ALL DAY at White Oak High School.

** May 16, 2010 ~ OOPS Paint Out Sunday @ 1PM ~ Wild Flowers Hwy 58/Hwy 24 Junc. near Emerald Isle Bridge.

** May 31, 2010 ~ Annual Paint Out @ Banks Party, Downtown Jacksonville Waterfront, Sunday from 10AM - 4PM.

** denotes high priority OOPs events...

2nd Annual Kinston Plein Air Paint Out

I just got off the phone with Niki Litts of the Kinston Community Council for the Arts who is organizing the 2nd Annual Plein Air Paint Out in Kinston. Many OOPS members participated last year and had a blast! Read about it HERE!

I know several members are wanting to participate this year as well... so here's the scoop from Niki!

The format for the Paint Out has changed since last year and is as follows...

They have moved it from a competition format to a juried show format. We will also have two full days to paint this year (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM each day). The Paint Out is simple... show up at the gazebo in Neuse Way Park in Downtown Kinston (map) at 9:00 AM on Thursday, April 30th. There you will pay your $15 entry and be given a map of the paint out boundaries. You will be able to paint from 9AM-5PM on Thursday and 9AM-5PM on Friday, April 1st. At 5:00 PM on Friday, April 1st all artists will meet at the Kinston Community Council for the Arts where your three best paintings will be turned in to be judged into a juried show. The show will coincide with the Festival on the Neuse and be on display for one week where each artist will have the opportunity to sell their work. Unsold artwork will be available for pick up from the council on Saturday, May 9, 2009. The Council retains a small commission for the sales.

I think the new format (non competition style) and being able to pay the entry fee the day of the event will prove helpful in bringing out more artists with a common love... plein air painting. Hope to see you all at this one.

Bernie

When: April 30 - May 1, 2009
Where: Neuse Way Park & Downtown Kinston (map)
Description: Juried Exhibition of plein air paintings of our beautiful Kinston! Information can be found at http://www.kinstoncca.com/
Contact: Niki Litts (252) 527-2517

Art Block Paint Out LAST REMINDER....

Special thanks to CJ Baumann III and Cathryn Akerman for helping me organize and work the event. If anyone else who doesn't care to paint in the competition but would like to help me on Saturday simply show up at the event and look for our tent in mid street. Bring your gear to paint in the streets if you'd like.

Bernie

3rd Annual Art Block Plein Air Event... April 27-29, 2017

Registration and Schedule... Click HERE... 

Plein Air Paint Out ~ Overview and Rules

 April 27, 28, and 29th, competing artists will paint, out in the open, at local public and private sites in beautiful Historic Jacksonville, North Carolina. The painting boundary encompasses many picturesque scenes including, but not limited to, the Pelletier House along the banks of the New River, the USO, the old Jacksonville Train Depot, the City Hall Tower, the Freedom Fountain, beautiful Wilson Bay, plus the numerous memorials in the Lejeune Memorial Gardens. The Art Block Plein Air Paint Out is sponsored by the Council for the Arts and will feature a judged competition with prizes, a wet-paint sale during the Art Block street festival, and a month long exhibit/sales in the Council Gallery.

Rules:  Artists may submit up to THREE pieces for judging. All works must be done en plein air (outside), during the event times (nocturnal compositions accepted), within the painting boundaries as confirmed by the map, and without assistance of photographs. All canvasses/substrates must be officially stamped at registration. Eligible submissions must be turned in by 1:00pm on Saturday. All media are accepted, except for photography.

Canvas Restrictions: Canvases/Substrates may be no larger than 36 inches in any direction.   Artists may submit up to 3 completed works for judging. All substrates must be officially stamped at registration to be considered eligible for judging and the wet-paint sale.
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Awards: 1st Place: $200   2nd Place: $150   3rd Place: $100

Sales: Completed works may be listed for sale, at the artists’ request, in the wet-paint sale and during the gallery exhibit period. The wet-paint sale will begin immediately after the judging, on Saturday afternoon, April 29th during Art Block. Sales generated during the wet-paint sale will be the sole responsibility of the artists, for which 100% commission will be retained by the artists. Works will be displayed, upon request, at the main Gallery in the Council, from April 29th through June 16th (unless sold). Council for the Arts will retain a 25% commission for CFTA members and 35% for non-members. Artists must price their own pieces, as the Council is unable to price pieces for artists.

Judging and Critique:  We are excited to have Jeremy Sams as this year's Awards Judge for our event. Jeremy is an accomplished plein air painter and is well know artist throughout our state.  Jeremy's paintings are collected throughout the world and he has amassed many accolades and awards for his work . Jeremy promotes and is an advocate for plein air painting. He even travels abroad as a missionary where he incorporates plein air painting as part of his mission work. Jeremy is currently a member of the North Carolina Plein Air Painters,  Triad Outdoor Painters,  Charlotte Plein Air Painters and Plein Air Carolina. He is also the founder of the Fellowship of Plein Air Painters. Jeremy is featured in this month's Plein Air Magazine.

Check out his website at www.jeremysams.com

Photo from March Paint Out ~ April Paint Out Date ~ April 29, 2012

We had a great day and met some new artists in Surf City. We were lucky enough to dodge two separate thunder storms that skirted to our west. Mark your calendar now for our April Paint Out in White Lake. This will be hosted and organized by Kathy Bunn with details and directions to be posted soon.

April 29, 2012 ~ Sunday, Noon until... White Lake (Once a year travel paint out ~ details and directions coming soon) ~ Organized by Kathy Bunn

OOPS MAX EFFORT Event... 3rd Annual Art Block Plein Air Paint Out... Register Now!

3rd Annual Art Block Plein Air Event... April 27-29, 2017

Registration and Schedule... Click HERE... 

Plein Air Paint Out ~ Overview and Rules

 April 27, 28, and 29th, competing artists will paint, out in the open, at local public and private sites in beautiful Historic Jacksonville, North Carolina. The painting boundary encompasses many picturesque scenes including, but not limited to, the Pelletier House along the banks of the New River, the USO, the old Jacksonville Train Depot, the City Hall Tower, the Freedom Fountain, beautiful Wilson Bay, plus the numerous memorials in the Lejeune Memorial Gardens. The Art Block Plein Air Paint Out is sponsored by the Council for the Arts and will feature a judged competition with prizes, a wet-paint sale during the Art Block street festival, and a month long exhibit/sales in the Council Gallery.

Rules:  Artists may submit up to THREE pieces for judging. All works must be done en plein air (outside), during the event times (nocturnal compositions accepted), within the painting boundaries as confirmed by the map, and without assistance of photographs. All canvasses/substrates must be officially stamped at registration. Eligible submissions must be turned in by 1:00pm on Saturday. All media are accepted, except for photography.

Canvas Restrictions: Canvases/Substrates may be no larger than 36 inches in any direction.   Artists may submit up to 3 completed works for judging. All substrates must be officially stamped at registration to be considered eligible for judging and the wet-paint sale.
​
Awards: 1st Place: $200   2nd Place: $150   3rd Place: $100

Sales: Completed works may be listed for sale, at the artists’ request, in the wet-paint sale and during the gallery exhibit period. The wet-paint sale will begin immediately after the judging, on Saturday afternoon, April 29th during Art Block. Sales generated during the wet-paint sale will be the sole responsibility of the artists, for which 100% commission will be retained by the artists. Works will be displayed, upon request, at the main Gallery in the Council, from April 29th through June 16th (unless sold). Council for the Arts will retain a 25% commission for CFTA members and 35% for non-members. Artists must price their own pieces, as the Council is unable to price pieces for artists.

Judging and Critique:  We are excited to have Jeremy Sams as this year's Awards Judge for our event. Jeremy is an accomplished plein air painter and is well know artist throughout our state.  Jeremy's paintings are collected throughout the world and he has amassed many accolades and awards for his work . Jeremy promotes and is an advocate for plein air painting. He even travels abroad as a missionary where he incorporates plein air painting as part of his mission work. Jeremy is currently a member of the North Carolina Plein Air Painters,  Triad Outdoor Painters,  Charlotte Plein Air Painters and Plein Air Carolina. He is also the founder of the Fellowship of Plein Air Painters. Jeremy is featured in this month's Plein Air Magazine.

Check out his website at www.jeremysams.com

We had a GREAT plein air day in Burgaw!

Thanks Bonnie for being the "hostess with the mostess" and organizing our paint out in your lovely town. In fact, Burgaw was highlighted in Our State magazine recently... click HERE to read the article.



Here are some photos from the day...



Bonnie painting a neat little local Cafe.
Thanks Bonnie for organizing our paint out!



Anthony found a great spot for him and Rosie.



Ann opted for the Cafe too!



Patsy and her son found a cool spot down the road and painted a church.



Stephen and Sherry...



Pat and Kit...

Mitchell painting near the Courthouse Square.
Penny (not pictured) went to get a snack at the local Piggly Wiggly.

Kit at the Courthouse Square.

Bernie Sr. painting at the old train station.
Looks like he is set up for business!

Bernie's spot at the Confederate Monument.

Bernie Jr. and Bernie Sr.

Bernie Sr and Joe (a friend who came along for the fun of it).





Paul, an artist from Wilmington joined us for the day
and plans to paint with us again in the future.
We loved having you paint with us Paul!



See everyone for our next paint out on Sunday, April 10, 2011 at the Beirut Memorial. Mark your calendar for Sunday, May 1, 2011 for our May Paint Out as we head to Wilmington to paint with Ann and Anthony. We will meet at the USS North Carolina Battleship parking lot (free parking) where we have a superb view of waterfront Wilmington and the battleship. Public restrooms and pavilion we be at our access free of charge. Plan to bring a picnic lunch for the pavilion and critique afterwards.

Next OOPS Paint Out is at the Beirut Memorial
on Sunday April 10, 2011 from 1pm until...
Mark your calendar now!

OOPS May Paint out set Sunday, May 1, 2011.
We head to Wilmington to paint with Ann and Anthony who organized this event. We will meet at the USS North Carolina Battleship parking lot (free parking) where we have a superb view of waterfront Wilmington and the battleship. Public restrooms and pavilion we be at our access free of charge. Plan to bring a picnic lunch for the pavilion and critique afterwards.

April "Paint Out" ~ Sunday April 19th @ Croatan National Forest/Cedar Point Park

WHAT: OOPS April "Paint Out"... Organized by Stephen, Mitchell, Dean, and Bernie.

WHEN: Sunday, April 19, 2009 at 1:00 PM (or show up earlier)

WHERE: Cedar Point location of the Croatan National Forest Park just outside of Onslow County in Carteret County... see map, photos, and details below.

WHY: Plein Air Painting... we're addicted!

WHAT ELSE: Maybe a dutch treat dinner somewhere we all agree upon or possibly a cookout at the park?????

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Spring is HERE!

Expecting a BIG turn out from OOPS members!

Join us as we paint at the Cedar Point location of the Croatan National Forest Park... Marsh scenes galore, plenty of trees, meandering pathways, hiking trails, wildlife... etc. You will want to return to this great spot to plein air paint OFTEN!

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?


This is the sign you will see at the entrance to the park...

Follow this road back about 1/2 mile to the boat ramp below...

Plenty of great marsh scenes, water, and trees to paint...
The following images are scenes close to the parking lot...

There is a hiking trail that offers a ton of great painting opportunities... just be prepared to carry your gear anywhere from 100 yards to 1/2 mile or more. The following photos show the views from the trail.

Cedar Point Tideland Trail, a National Recreation Trail, includes a 0.6-mile loop and a 1.3-mile loop that provide excellent opportunities to view wildlife and explore the salt marsh and adjoining forest. Interpretive signs along the short loop tell the story of the ever changing salt marsh.

The trail meanders through pine and hardwood forests damaged by Hurricanes Bertha and Fran in 1996. Boardwalks cross marshes and open water and offer views of wading birds and other wildlife.

The town of Swansboro can be seen in the distance in the photo below.

Savannah (Bernie's granddaughter) enjoying the hike!

Restrooms are available near the parking area.

Grills and picnic tables are also available if anyone is interested in cooking out.

The Tidelands Trail is at Cedar Point in the southwest corner of the Croatan National Forest. Cedar Point Recreation Area offers camping, picnicking, a ramp for small boats,
a fishing pier, canoeing, and kayaking.

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Click on map to enlarge and print out...

http://ncnatural.com/NCUSFS/Croatan/

Cedar Point Recreation Area (418 kb pdf) - http://www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/recreation/cedar_point.pdf

See you all there!