Kevin Beck Plein Air Landscape Painting in Oil and Pastel ~ July 20 - 24, 2009

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Kevin Beck Plein Air Landscape Painting in Oil and Pastel
July 20 - 24, 2009

Workshop Title: Plein Air Landscape Painting in Oil and Pastel

Workshop Dates: July 20 - 24, 2009

Workshop Price: $495

Workshop Location: Plein Air

Medium: Oil and Pastel

Level of Instruction: All Levels

Contact Person: Edwina May

Mailing Address: 374 Industrial Park Dr., Boone, NC 28607

Phone Number: 800-227-2788 ext. 1123

E-Mail Address: edwina@cheapjoes.com

Fax Number: 828-262-0795

Maximum Class Size: 20

This workshop is designed for the participant who wants to learn about painting the landscape directly from nature in pastel and/or oil. The majority of the class will be held on location. In addition there will be classroom discussion and demonstrations relating to landscape painting in general, and pastel or oil in particular. Included in the demos will be one aimed at improving photography as a reference. In case of bad weather, painting will be in the studio from photos or your field studies, so bring some landscape photos or field studies with you (just in case).

Kevin is a landscape painter working in both pastel and oil paints. Plein air landscapes are his primary subject matter. Kevin is a popular workshop instructor with students across the United States. He teaches one to five day workshops in pastel and oil painting in the studio and plein air. Kevin is collected in the US, Canada, Europe, and New Zealand. He is represented by galleries in Maryland, Michigan,Tennessee, Virginia and North Carolina. He has had over 20 one-man shows, and has been juried into numerous national shows. www.kevinbeck.com

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What the heck is OOPS and how do I join the FUN?

What the heck is OOPS?
OOPS is short for Onslow Outdoor Painters Society. OOPS is a gathering of artists from Onslow County, North Carolina, with one purpose... carrying on the tradition of painting "En Plein Aire"... a French term literally translated "In Open Air". We have no officers, no membership dues, no by-laws, etc... we simply gather on appointed dates for "paint outs" enjoying the fellowship of like minded individuals sharing the same passion... plein air painting.

How do I become a member?
Any artist who loves painting "en plein aire" and lives in Onslow County, NC, is welcome to join our group. We welcome all skill levels and mediums... we'll even welcome artists from surrounding areas if they're nice... :)

No membership dues!
No by-laws!
No monthly meetings!
No elected officers!
No Robert's Rule of Order!
No roll call!

Simply show up when you can with your painting gear and join in on the fun.

If you are under the age of 18 and interested in joining we ask that you are accompanied by a parent or guardian.

When does OOPS meet?
We gather at "Paint Outs"... dates and locations (within the county) predetermined where we simply fellowship and PAINT! "Paint Outs" occur approx. once a month... usually on a Sunday afternoon. A list of these "Paint Outs" is listed in the side bar of this blog.

What is a "Paint Out"?
Paint Outs are locations... usually within Onslow County... where we gather to paint. The location is usually picked out and organized by various OOPS members. Several of our outings are annual events like "The Banks Party" and the "Arts by the Sea" festival... but for the most part... we paint at different locations each month. We do venture out of the county once in a blue moon for special paint outs. Each artist is responsible for bringing their own gear. We usually meet around 1:00 PM (some artists show up earlier) and paint for a few hours. Sometimes after our paint out we meet at a local restaurant for a dutch treat dinner and discuss the days painting adventure... this is always optional. A complete list of our Paint Out dates and locations is listed in the side bar of this blog under the heading "Paint Outs".

What if I have never Plein Air painted before?
No problem... join in on the fun anyways! Many of our members never plein air painted before they joined OOPS. Ask any of them about the benefits of painting from life and they are sure to tell you that they all have become better artists since joining OOPS. Take a chance... become a plein air painter!

Do artists teach at these outings?
The paint outs are not times of instruction but one can gain a wealth of knowledge from watching any of the artists paint. Seeing how each artist uses different techniques, etc., is a great learning tool. It is always cool to see how each artist sees and renders the same scene differently. All skill levels are welcome to join us. Our group has every skill level represented... from children to artists with gallery representation. Many artists paint for fun and relaxation while many strive to hone their skills. One thing for sure... there is never an aire among the OOPS artists... we are simply a GREAT bunch of like minded people sharing our time and talents with each other which have built lasting friendships. You are sure to feel at home with us!

OK... I'm joining OOPS!
Be sure to check out the Tips, Techniques, Demos, Videos, and Info for Plein Air Artists section in the side bar for some great info about plein air painting. This will help any plein air newbies get acquainted with what to bring to a paint out, etc.

Once you have joined us for a Paint Out or two we ask that you submit a short artist bio and photo so we can include it on our blog.

Last but not least... click here... Subscribe to OOPS! by Email... to subscribe to this blog for all future details and updates. Once you subscribe... you will be sent an email automatically when something is posted on this OOPS blog.

Email Bernie Rosage if you have any questions... Click here...

See you in the great outdoors!

April Dates to Remember!

April 5, 2009 ~ Sunday 2:30PM-4:00PM ~ Council for the Arts ~ 826 New Bridge St, Jacksonville NC ~ Artists Reception for Onslow Art Society’s 48th Annual Spring Art Show (April 5-24, 2009). Awards will be presented.

April 19, 2009 ~ OOPS April Paint Out ~ Sunday @ 1:00 PM ~ Location TBA

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

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

Brave or Crazy???? March Paint Out ~ Cold and Rainy!

Are we BRAVE or CRAZY????

The March Paint Out in Richlands proved to be challenging to say the least. COLD and WET was the order of the day. Members had to get creative just to stay dry.


OOPS members present... LtoR... Mitchell, Dean, Karen, and Bernie. Pat, Kit, and Patsy also joined in on the fun but are not pictured here.


Patsy's painting of Buck's Service Station... she painted from the back of her van to stay dry!


Dean, Mitchell, and Bernie chose refuge in this gazebo at Venters Park in Downtown Richlands... a GREAT/DRY spot!


Dean choose a BIG panel this month!


Mitchell working...

Bernie weilding a knife...

Maybe next month the weather will cooperate... ;)

No biggie if it doesn't... we'll still paint en plein aire!

March Paint Out set for the 15th in Downtown Richlands

Due to a conflicting schedule the March Paint Out originally set for Mike's Farm has been moved to Downtown Richlands. The old buildings and homes will give us the opportunity to put some of our "linear perspective" principles to work.

WHAT: OOPS March "Paint Out"

WHEN: Sunday, March 15, 2009 at 1:00 PM

WHERE: Old Downtown area of Richlands. Meet at the small park by the Fire Department on N. Wilmington Street. Map HERE... just in case!
Check out Town Ordinances pdf below for rules about gathering on streets and sidewalks.

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

Join us as we paint in Old Downtown Richlands... street scenes, antebellum homes, parks, etc! Newbies welcome... all mediums and skill levels... simply show up with your gear and be prepared to have fun!

The Town of Richlands' Ordinances (see page 125)... http://www.richlandsnc.gov/documents/Code%20of%20Ordinances%20(All%20Titles).pdf

Pat Boni's Workshop was PRIMO!

Local artists had a treat as Pat Boni came out of retirement to teach art classes again... this time around her subject was "Linear Perspective" and her students were members of the famed group of Onslow County plein air artists who call themselves OOPS!

Over 15 artists were present and eager to learn. Below Pat is showing how to measure objects.

Pat was able to give one on one attention to each member present too. Here she is with Kit... one of our newest members.

Here she is with Donna, Willow Faye, and K.

Thanks Pat for this excellent workshop! We hope to have these free workshops several times a year. Stay tuned...

Meet OOPS Artist... K. Rowland

K. Rowland
Artist: 2006-2009

Painting saved me from loneliness after I retired from teaching. The canvas provided an outlet of living expression that included all the colors of life. I am a self-taught artist who is finding each finished painting to be a journey to ones inner self where the artist in you lives.

I was extremely pleased to find art in the little town we chose to live in at Red Willows. I paint 3 days a week and sketch at home. People usually ask if I am an artist because I have some sort of paint on me or my clothing at all times. I just say I am a student of art….I believe the energy I get when painting is inspired……it is a way to experience the spiritual side of life daily.

Free Workshop for OOPS Members by Pat Boni ~ Feb. 15, 2009

Artist and OOPS member, Pat Boni, will give a FREE workshop on Linear Perspective to OOPS members on Sunday, February 15, 2009.

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WHAT: Workshop on "Linear Perspective" by Pat Boni

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WHEN: Sunday, February 15, 2008 at 1:00 PM
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WHERE: Council for the Arts building located at 826 New Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540.

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HOW MUCH: FREE to all OOPS Members (Non Members $25 payable to the Council for the Arts)

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WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING:

~ one clear plastic ruler

~ one yard stick

~ sketchpad or paper (no smaller than 8 1/2 X 11")

~ "H" pencils 2H is fine

~ kneaded eraser

~ at least three magazine pictures of buildings

One Man's JUNK is a Plein Air Painters TREASURE... Feb "Paint Out" was AWESOME!

WOW... what a GREAT day for Plein Air Painting! Clear and 70 degrees... hard to believe that it snowed only four days before.

Donna came up with one of the coolest ideas ever... plein air painting at a junk yard! She organized the whole event and we gathered at Odum's Garage and Junk Yard in the Queen's Creek area of Onslow County. Thanks Donna... you did good girl! Thanks to the Odum's too!

We had five new members join us for the paint out making it even more special. Here's a photo of those who attended the event... LtoR...Cheryl, Dean, Patsy, Donna, Courtney, Kathi, Brooks, Bernie, Olivia, Willow Faye, Kit, Mitchell, Penny, Stephen, K, and Pat. Click on image to enlarge.

Olivia painted a gourd that Penny gave her. She also took most of the photos for the blog... some are really creative... you'll see what I mean as you scroll down. Willow Faye is painting in the background.

Brooks is one of our new members... he couldn't pass up the old Ford truck with flames. Courtney, his girlfriend, cheered him on and enjoyed the afternoon relaxing and reading a good book. Olivia failed to get a shot of her and their friend Cheryl, also a new member, who opted for a setting farther back.

Another new member, Willow Faye, (her arm pictured here) joined in on the fun. She is an artist and gallery owner in Trenton, NC.

Another artist from Trenton and new member is K.

Is that Pat Boni???... I think it is... and she's working in acrylics instead of watercolors.

Pat's friend and new member Kit also joined us at the junk yard. Olivia was really into photographing people's arms.

A close up of Stephen painting a barn scene. Stephen has a show at the Council for the Arts in October with Connie Burke titled "Barns"... maybe we'll see this one there!

Kit and Stephen painting...

Rusty patterns...

Mitchell had to travel a whopping 200 yards to attend this event! He and Penny live just down the road a piece.

Dean found an old ambulance that made a cool painting.

Bernie decided to paint an old school bus... "The Magic Bus"...

Kathi settles in to find her treasure...

Is that you Patsy hiding in the shade?

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Several of us gathered at the Red Barn afterward for some good food, good fellowship, and good discussions about art and plein air painting.

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Until we meet again...

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BTW.... see you all at Pat's workshop next Sunday!

OOPS February Paint Out ~ Sunday, Feb 8th @ 1PM

WHAT: OOPS February "Paint Out"

WHEN: Sunday, February 8, 2009 at 1:00 PM

WHERE: Odum's Garage and Junk Yard, Queen's Creek area near Swansboro, NC (see map below)

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

WHAT ELSE?: Plan to join us for a dutch treat dinner afterwards at a local diner close by. A great opportunity for constructive critiques and fellowship.

HOPE SO: Hope to see the new artists interested in joining us that we have spoke with over the past month. We all look forward to meeting you all!

Join us as we paint at a junk yard... old cars, rusted metal, weeds, and NO snakes! Newbies welcome... all mediums and skill levels... simply show up with your gear and be prepared to have fun!

Click on map to enlarge...