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!

Call for Local Artists: Thurston Art Gallery Summer Art Show: “Let Art Shine!”

Sherry Thurston (Artist and owner of Thurston Art Gallery, 328 Peru Road, Sneads Ferry, NC 28460, 910-327-1781) wanted me to pass this info on to all OOPS members.
Thanks Sherry!

Upcoming art show at Thurston Art Gallery for the public is June 30th to July 31st, Open House July 3rd 6 to 8pm.

Thurston Art Gallery Summer Art Show:
“Let Art Shine!”
June 30th to July 31st
Open House 6 to 8pm
July 3rd

Refreshments
Invite your friends and family!

Artists jpegs, application & 10.00 fee due April 18th.

Complete prospectus here: TAG July show2009.doc

Two pieces, small, up to 18” x 24” (if there is more room we will let you know).. Jewelry 8 pieces, sculpture dependent upon size, weight and display.

Contact Ms. Thurston for questions:
sherrythurston@charter.net

Visit www.thurstonartgallery.com to get map and see more about the gallery.

Mike Rooney Upcoming Workshops and Demonstrations

Mike Rooney Upcoming Workshops and Demonstrations

Email Mike at rooneystudios@hotmail.com to get more info on any of these workshops!

Pre-registration is required on ALL workshops! Email me to pre-register.

#1... Cape Cod School Underpainting Method

Carolina Artist Studio Gallery, in Morehead City, NC

Saturday March 14th

10 am - 4 pm

$75

This workshop will be a one day class on how to use the "Cape Cod" underpainting technique that i use to start my paintings. this method came originally from Hawthorne and Hensche, and is now used by many contemporary greats like Peggi-Kroll Roberts, Camille Pryzwodek, Susan Sarback, and Lois Griffel. This technique gives an amazing sense of light to your paintings.There will be lots of painting in this oneThis class is not for beginning painters and you must be an intermediate to advanced oil, acrylic, or pastel painter, or a beginner who has taken one of my workshops before.

#2... Free demo's at Jerrys Artarama in Raleigh

Sat. April 4th

1 pm- 4 pm

#3... Understanding Color- An In-Depth Study

Carolina Artist Studio Gallery, Morehead, NC

Sat. April 25th

10 am- 4 pm

$75

This Saturday workshop will take the mystery out of color. i'll describe how to mix any color both from a limited palette and from split primary palette etc. i'll show you how to gray a color but still keep it from turning to mud and how to lighten and darken a color to keep it colorful without adding its complement.you'll know all the ins and outs of color mixing after this one.

#4... Free demo's at Jerrys Artarama in Raleigh

Sat. May 2nd

1 pm- 4 pm

#5... Raleigh Workshop at Jerrys Artarama

Sat. May 16th

#6... Shenandoah Workshop

Lexington, Va.

Mon. May 18th- Wed. May 20th

9 am- 4 pm

Plein Air Painting- Loose and Colorful

In this workshop we'll be learning how to capture the "feel" of the outdoor scene by learning how-to's on composition, color and value. Guaranteed to take the mystery out of painting 'en plein air' !

#7...Morehead Workshop

Carolina Artist Studio Gallery, Morehead, NC

Mon. June 1st-Wed. June 3rd

9 am- 4 pm

Plein Air Painting- Loose and Colorful

In this workshop we'll be learning how to capture the "feel" of the outdoor scene by learning how-to's on composition, color and value. Guaranteed to take the mystery out of painting 'en plein air' !

#8... Morehead Workshop

Carolina Artist Studio Gallery, Morehead, NC

Sat. June 6th-Sun. June 7th9 am- 4 pm

Plein Air Painting- Loose and Colorful

In this weekend workshop we'll be learning how to capture the "feel" of the outdoor scene by learning how-to's on composition, color and value. Guaranteed to take the mystery out of painting 'en plein air' !

#9... Free demo at Jerrys Artarama in Raleigh

Sat. Aug. 1st and Sept. 5th

1 pm- 4 pm

#10... Raleigh Workshop at Jerrys Artarama

Sat. Sept. 19th

#11... Morehead Workshop

Carolina Artist Studio Gallery, Morehead, NC

Mon. Oct. 12th-Wed. Oct. 14th

9 am- 4 pm

Plein Air Painting- Loose and Colorful

In this workshop we'll be learning how to capture the "feel" of the outdoor scene by learning how-to's on composition, color and value. Guaranteed to take the mystery out of painting 'en plein air' !

#12..Morehead Workshop

Carolina Artist Studio Gallery, Morehead, NC

Sat. Oct. 17th-Sun. Oct. 18th

9 am- 4 pm

Plein Air Painting- Loose and ColorfulIn this weekend workshop we'll be learning how to capture the "feel" of the outdoor scene by learning how-to's on composition, color and value. Guaranteed to take the mystery out of painting 'en plein air' !

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

Cheap Joe's 2009 Artists' Workshops
To sign up, or to get more information on Cheap Joe's own workshops, call Cheap Joes Art Stuff at 1-800-227-2788 and ask for Edwina at extension number 1123.• View the Complete 2009 Cheap Joe's Workshop Schedule

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

View The Complete 2009 Cheap Joe's Workshop Schedule

Jerry's Artarama Painting Contests ~ Over $15,000 in prizes!

Check out these painting contests sponsored by Jerry's Artarama... over $15,000 in prizes... WOW!

Jerry's Painting Contests 2009/2010

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.