October 9, 2009...
(Friday, Oct. 9th from 6:00-8:00PM) Stephen Greer's opening reception for his "Still" Native American Indian works at ArtExposure. Details here...
ArtExposure LLC
22527 Highway 17
Hampstead, NC 28443
#910-330-4077
artexpo0@gmail.com
http://www.artexposure50.com/
October 11, 2009...
Our monthly OOPS Paint Out at the Yopp Meeting House in Sneads Ferry... details on this blog. The weather report according to http://www.weather.com/ (28540) is calling for temps around 71 degrees with 40% chance of scattered thunder storms. If the day looks like a complete wash out we have a rain date set for the the following Sunday, October 18th... but only in the event of a wash out since so many members have committed to the 11th. http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/
October 24-25, 2009... Surf City Art Guild's 2 annual "Paint Out in the Park"... plein air competition. Details on this blog. http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/
October 25, 2009... OOPS plein air paintings exhibit opening reception at Sherry Thurston's Art Gallery... details on this blog. http://oopsnc.blogspot.com/
October 4-30, 2009...
"Barns" exhibit by Connie Burke and Stephen Greer Sr at the Council for the Arts, 826 New Bridge St, Jacksonville NC... check out this short video from the opening reception...
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
ATTENTION OOPS ARTISTS: Special Events surrounding OOPS October Paint Out (Oct 11th) at the Yopps Meeting House in Sneads Ferry
A special Paint Out in celebration of the 2nd Anniversary of OOPS (Onslow Outdoor Painters Society) and a GREAT Cause has been organized by Sherry Thurston, artist and gallery owner.
Fundraiser Paint Out
for Yopp's Meeting House
October 11, 2009
Yopps Meeting House: needs lots of interior work, floors (had termites) many other repairs are needed on the grounds too.
Artists information:
Date: October 11th, 2009
Place: Yopp's Meeting House
Hwy 172, Sneads Ferry, NC
Paint Time: 12 til 3pm +
Your work that day will be accepted to be in a show to fund raise for Yopp's Meeting House at Thurston Art Gallery. You may offer some or all of the proceeds to the fundraiser.*
Bring labels and frames if needed. This will save time and your work will be ready.
The Daily News in Jacksonville is doing a featured story on this show!
Follow up:
Art Show at Thurston Art Gallery:
October 11th to November 29th
Open House will be October 25th, 4 to 6pm.
Invite at least 5 of your friends to drop by!
If some of you can bring finger food that would help. We will have the beverages ready.
(If you have works from the Surf City Paint Out that day place them on your easel if the weather permits or if we have space in the gallery on the 25th!)
Thurston Art Gallery can receive works on October 11th to hang for the show that will run to Sunday November 29th- you may pick up from 1pm to 3pm. If you need to make other arrangements for pick up please call.
910-526-9988. Sherry's cell
* Mastercard, Visa and Discover sales can be done with a 15% fee to cover costs. Checks will be paid out at the end of the show by Thurston Art Gallery. Please leave us a mailing address and some business cards.
RECAP...
WHAT: OOPS October "Paint Out"
Fundraiser Paint Out
for Yopp's Meeting House
October 11, 2009
Yopps Meeting House: needs lots of interior work, floors (had termites) many other repairs are needed on the grounds too.
Artists information:
Date: October 11th, 2009
Place: Yopp's Meeting House
Hwy 172, Sneads Ferry, NC
Paint Time: 12 til 3pm +
Your work that day will be accepted to be in a show to fund raise for Yopp's Meeting House at Thurston Art Gallery. You may offer some or all of the proceeds to the fundraiser.*
Bring labels and frames if needed. This will save time and your work will be ready.
The Daily News in Jacksonville is doing a featured story on this show!
Follow up:
Art Show at Thurston Art Gallery:
October 11th to November 29th
Open House will be October 25th, 4 to 6pm.
Invite at least 5 of your friends to drop by!
If some of you can bring finger food that would help. We will have the beverages ready.
(If you have works from the Surf City Paint Out that day place them on your easel if the weather permits or if we have space in the gallery on the 25th!)
Thurston Art Gallery can receive works on October 11th to hang for the show that will run to Sunday November 29th- you may pick up from 1pm to 3pm. If you need to make other arrangements for pick up please call.
910-526-9988. Sherry's cell
* Mastercard, Visa and Discover sales can be done with a 15% fee to cover costs. Checks will be paid out at the end of the show by Thurston Art Gallery. Please leave us a mailing address and some business cards.
RECAP...
WHAT: OOPS October "Paint Out"
WHEN: Sunday, October 11, 2009, 1:00 PM until
WHERE: Yopps Meeting House in Sneads Ferry, NC. The structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
WHERE: Yopps Meeting House in Sneads Ferry, NC. The structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
WHY: Plein Air Painting... What can we say... we're addicted!... plus this event is to raise money and awareness for a GREAT cause... The Friends of the Yopp House and their cause of saving and maintaining this historic structure.
WHAT ELSE: Sherry Thurston, artist and gallery owner has planned this event with 
the help of Stephen Greer, Bernie Rosage, The Friends of the Yopp House, and the Daily News to bring attention to this historic structure. She will also be painting with us and is very excited about the event. Most OOPS artists agreed sometime back to donate their plein air works from the paint out to sale or auction off to help raise money for the preservation of the Yopps Meeting House. Sherry has graciously allowed these paintings to be exhibited in her gallery for sale with all or part of the proceeds (up to individual artists) to go to the Friends Of the Yopp House. ALL DETAILS POSTED ABOVE...
the help of Stephen Greer, Bernie Rosage, The Friends of the Yopp House, and the Daily News to bring attention to this historic structure. She will also be painting with us and is very excited about the event. Most OOPS artists agreed sometime back to donate their plein air works from the paint out to sale or auction off to help raise money for the preservation of the Yopps Meeting House. Sherry has graciously allowed these paintings to be exhibited in her gallery for sale with all or part of the proceeds (up to individual artists) to go to the Friends Of the Yopp House. ALL DETAILS POSTED ABOVE... WHAT ELSE #2: With all the plein air events going on in October please place this on your number one priority list as we need to have a good showing for this paint out.
WHAT ELSE #3: We will also gather at a local restaurant of our choosing in the Sneads Ferry area for a Dutch Treat Dinner in Celebration of our 2 year anniversary.
WHAT ELSE #4: We need a head count of members planning to attend... comment in this post or send Bernie an email at bernierosage@gmail.com
.
Those who have responded are listed below... still need to hear from several members...
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Sherry Thurston ~ Attending
Bernie Rosage ~ Attending
Tom Mckenny ~ Attending
Dean Remington ~ Attending
Michell Morton ~ Attending
Patsy Lain ~ Attending
K Roland ~ Attending
Anne Ward ~ Not Attending
Pat Boni ~ Attending
Donna Tyree ~ Attending
Earl Tyree ~ Attending
Patrick Raynor ~ Not Attending
Kathi Lenn ~ Maybe Attending
Stephen Greer ~ Attending
Barbara Bear Jamison ~ Not Attending
Newbies always welcome... all mediums and skill levels... simply show up with your gear and be prepared to have fun!
Friday, September 25, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE NEWS RELEASE: "Barns" Exhibit by artists, Connie Burke and Stephen Greer at Council for the Arts in October.
"Barns"
OCTOBER 2009
4th - 30th
Baysden Gallery
Council for the Arts
826 New Bridge St, Jacksonville NC 28540
Jacksonville artists Connie Burke and Stephen Greer, Sr. exhibit titled "Barns" will be centered on and around barns. Connie Burke is well-known for painting landscapes, lighthouses, marshes and of course her barns. Stephen is a talented artist who enjoys doing portraits, landscapes and is a member of the local OOPS (Onslow Outdoor Painters Society) group. Between the two of them we will see acrylics, oils, watercolor and pastels.
Opening Reception Sunday, October 4th from 2:30pm till 4:00pm.
Hosted by Patty Morse & Karen Wenner
OCTOBER 2009
4th - 30th
Baysden Gallery
Council for the Arts
826 New Bridge St, Jacksonville NC 28540
Jacksonville artists Connie Burke and Stephen Greer, Sr. exhibit titled "Barns" will be centered on and around barns. Connie Burke is well-known for painting landscapes, lighthouses, marshes and of course her barns. Stephen is a talented artist who enjoys doing portraits, landscapes and is a member of the local OOPS (Onslow Outdoor Painters Society) group. Between the two of them we will see acrylics, oils, watercolor and pastels.
Opening Reception Sunday, October 4th from 2:30pm till 4:00pm.
Hosted by Patty Morse & Karen Wenner
Free Art Marketing Seminar Thursday, October 1st at Coastal Carolina Community College, Jacksonville, NC
Dear Bernie,
What a joy to speak with you this morning and thanks so much forspreading the word about this free seminar! It really is alife-changer for artists who want to share their art more widely andeven create a handsome living from it!
I made a quick flyer last night, attached--Please forward on toeveryone in your network. The free seminar is next Thurs, Oct. 1st,6-9 pm and they need to register NOW to reserve their spot. All infois on the flyer below...
Can't wait to meet you and your artist friends next Thursday! Remember to call and reserve your spot now: 910-938-6322
Onwards!
Barnsley Brown
Barnsley Brown, PhDPresident, Spirited Solutions: Professional Speaking, Training, & Coaching... Giving you wings to soar, personally and professionally! Chapel Hill, NC Tel/fax: 919-967-1164
Click here, http://www.spirited-solutions.com/, to sign up for our free ezineand learn vital strategies to create a life and work you LOVE!
Want to know how to best share and sell your art??
Want to learn how to make marketing FUN?
You are invited to an
EXCITING FREE SEMINAR FOR ARTISTS!
“Creative Marketing for Artists and Crafters”
Coastal Carolina Community College
Small Business Center, Jacksonville NC
presented by Dr. Barnsley Brown
Thursday, Oct. 1st, 2009, 6 to 9 pm
SPACE IS LIMITED…
Call today to reserve your free space at 910-938-6322!
Here’s what folks are saying about Dr. Barnsley Brown and this life-changing seminar:
"Hi Barnsley, I want to let you know how much I enjoyed your creative marketing for artists seminar at the Arts Incubator the other night! We were talking on the way back to class and everyone in our group said they thought yours was the best motivational/marketing/coaching experience we've ever had! Thanks again." Libba Adams, River Road Pottery, Chatham County, NC
"Just want to thank you, Barnsley, for all you do in the realm of assisting people to 'live their dream.' It is really important work to assist people into their joy and true work. I am making headway on all the things I learned from you... And it is joyful and fun too! Thank you for all your help!" BJ, Artist and Art Educator in Carrboro, NC
Find out more about Dr. Brown at http://www.spirited-solutions.com/!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
OOPS October 2009 Paint Out ~ Oct. 11th ~ Yopps Meeting House, Sneads Ferry, NC ~ SPECIAL PAINT OUT in CELERATION of our 2 year Anniversary
WHAT: OOPS October "Paint Out"
WHEN: Sunday, October 11, 2009, 1:00 PM until
WHERE: Yopps Meeting House in Sneads Ferry, NC. The structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
WHERE: Yopps Meeting House in Sneads Ferry, NC. The structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
WHY: Plein Air Painting... What can we say... we're addicted!... plus this event is to raise money and awareness for a GREAT cause... The Friends of the Yopp House and their cause of saving and maintaining this historic structure.
WHAT ELSE: Sherry Thurston, artist and gallery owner has planned this event with the help of Stephen Greer, Bernie Rosage, The Friends of the Yopp House, and the Daily News to bring attention to this historic structure. She will also be painting with us and is very excited about the event. Most OOPS artists agreed sometime back to donate their plein air works from the paint out to sale or auction off to help raise money for the preservation of the Yopps Meeting House. Sherry has graciously allowed these paintings to be exhibited in her gallery for sale with all or part of the proceeds (up to individual artists) to go to the Friends Of the Yopp House. She is planning and opening reception for the event at her gallery with the date and time TBA plus publicity surrounding the special event.
the help of Stephen Greer, Bernie Rosage, The Friends of the Yopp House, and the Daily News to bring attention to this historic structure. She will also be painting with us and is very excited about the event. Most OOPS artists agreed sometime back to donate their plein air works from the paint out to sale or auction off to help raise money for the preservation of the Yopps Meeting House. Sherry has graciously allowed these paintings to be exhibited in her gallery for sale with all or part of the proceeds (up to individual artists) to go to the Friends Of the Yopp House. She is planning and opening reception for the event at her gallery with the date and time TBA plus publicity surrounding the special event.WHAT ELSE #2: With all the plein air events going on in October please place this on your number one priority list as we need to have a good showing for this paint out.
WHAT ELSE #3: We will also gather at a local restaurant of our choosing in the Sneads Ferry area for a Dutch Treat Dinner in Celebration of our 2 year anniversary.
WHAT ELSE #4: We need a head count of members planning to attend... comment in this post or send Bernie an email at bernierosage@gmail.com
Newbies always welcome... all mediums and skill levels... simply show up with your gear and be prepared to have fun!
Reminder about Oktoberfest... Oct 24th, 2009.
Enjoy German music, bratwurst and beer at the upcoming Oktoberfest, held at Riverwalk Crossing Park in downtown Jacksonville. Many artisans, crafters, food vendors and an incredible Children’s area. Entertainment all day!
Saturday, October 24, 10-7.
For more information call 455-5733.
Artisans and crafters are needed for the upcoming Oktoberfest to be held at the waterfront Riverwalk Crossing Park. All proceeds benefit Onslow Community Outreach. (Soup Kitchen, Homeless Shelter and Caring Community Clinic.) Bratwurst, Beer Garden, live German music, Children’s area.
Free admission.
Saturday, October 24, 10-7.
910-455-5240
onslowoktoberdest.org
Just a reminder... they have personally invited OOPS members to come and paint to help promote the arts. A great opportunity to paint if you are not making plans to compete in the 2nd annual Paint Out in the Park in Surf City the same day.
Saturday, October 24, 10-7.
For more information call 455-5733.
Artisans and crafters are needed for the upcoming Oktoberfest to be held at the waterfront Riverwalk Crossing Park. All proceeds benefit Onslow Community Outreach. (Soup Kitchen, Homeless Shelter and Caring Community Clinic.) Bratwurst, Beer Garden, live German music, Children’s area.
Free admission.
Saturday, October 24, 10-7.
910-455-5240
onslowoktoberdest.org
Just a reminder... they have personally invited OOPS members to come and paint to help promote the arts. A great opportunity to paint if you are not making plans to compete in the 2nd annual Paint Out in the Park in Surf City the same day.
Local Plein Air Workshops ~ SHORT NOTICE!
Hi,
This is short notice, but if you could, please let your group know about a local plein air oil painting workshop happening this week. All are welcome to join in for one or more sessions.
Each session is $30 per person.
Award-winning, Charlotte artist, Paul Keysar will be teaching a week-long plein air painting workshop along the Crystal Coast, September 22-25. For more information about Paul Keysar, please see http://www.paulkeysar.com and http://paulkeysar.blogspot.com.
Join us for a late summer / early fall plein air painting workshop on the beautiful Crystal Coast of North Carolina. Paul will demonstrate how to lay in an accurate portrayal of the landscape while dealing with the quickly changing light. He will also talk to you about the variety of materials and techniques involved in dealing with the natural environment. Each day will start with a lecture/demo, followed by plenty of time for students to work. Individual instruction will be given to each student at each session.
If interested in attending, please call 704-886-8013 and directions will be given on where to meet.
Planned Itinerary
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 - Fort Macon
Morning Session: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Afternoon Session: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 - Beach at Emerald Isle
Morning Session: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thursday, September 24, 2009 - Swansboro
Morning Session: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Afternoon Session: 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Friday, September 25, 2009 - Beach at Emerald Isle
Morning Session: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
ABOUT PAUL KEYSAR
Paul Keysar is known for his classic, representational oil paintings of landscapes and still lifes. He is an award-winning plein air painter and studio artist and a Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts graduate. "As an artist, I am continually observing life around me. I am fascinated by the effects of light, atmosphere, and weather. My goal is to show the beauty of the land and man’s dependence on it." He has participated in numerous solo and group shows, and his work is owned by collectors throughout the country. He was recently featured in an article in University City Magazine, September 2009 issue, pg 30 (http://www.universitycitymagazine.com/).
Sincerely,
Jennifer Keysar
Keysar Studios
704-886-8013
jenn@paulkeysar.com
www.paulkeysar.com
This is short notice, but if you could, please let your group know about a local plein air oil painting workshop happening this week. All are welcome to join in for one or more sessions.
Each session is $30 per person.
Award-winning, Charlotte artist, Paul Keysar will be teaching a week-long plein air painting workshop along the Crystal Coast, September 22-25. For more information about Paul Keysar, please see http://www.paulkeysar.com and http://paulkeysar.blogspot.com.
Join us for a late summer / early fall plein air painting workshop on the beautiful Crystal Coast of North Carolina. Paul will demonstrate how to lay in an accurate portrayal of the landscape while dealing with the quickly changing light. He will also talk to you about the variety of materials and techniques involved in dealing with the natural environment. Each day will start with a lecture/demo, followed by plenty of time for students to work. Individual instruction will be given to each student at each session.
If interested in attending, please call 704-886-8013 and directions will be given on where to meet.
Planned Itinerary
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 - Fort Macon
Morning Session: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Afternoon Session: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 - Beach at Emerald Isle
Morning Session: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thursday, September 24, 2009 - Swansboro
Morning Session: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Afternoon Session: 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Friday, September 25, 2009 - Beach at Emerald Isle
Morning Session: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
ABOUT PAUL KEYSAR
Paul Keysar is known for his classic, representational oil paintings of landscapes and still lifes. He is an award-winning plein air painter and studio artist and a Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts graduate. "As an artist, I am continually observing life around me. I am fascinated by the effects of light, atmosphere, and weather. My goal is to show the beauty of the land and man’s dependence on it." He has participated in numerous solo and group shows, and his work is owned by collectors throughout the country. He was recently featured in an article in University City Magazine, September 2009 issue, pg 30 (http://www.universitycitymagazine.com/).
Sincerely,
Jennifer Keysar
Keysar Studios
704-886-8013
jenn@paulkeysar.com
www.paulkeysar.com
Plein Air Workshop ~ Oct 21-23, 2009 ~ Outer Banks
Plein Air Painting Workshop
On the Beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina
Instructor, Mary Deutschman, author of No Experience Required!
Water-soluble Oils
October 21-23
(enrollment deadline October 4)
painting 9:00-3:00 4:00-5:00 daily critique with wine and cheeses
$350
Some of what you'll learn during Mary's workshop: Using "juicy" colors!
Working quickly with big brushes!
Adding detail in studio using phographs to help!
Keeping your colors clean and bright!
Value changes!
Critiquing your own work!
Finding your own voice through your work.
And much much more!
See her website: www.marydeutschman.com
See attached flyer for more detail about the class.
Offered by KDH Cooperative Gallery & Studios
Kill Devil Hills, NC
252-441-9888
Julie Moye
KDH Cooperative Gallery & Studios
502 S. Croatan Hwy.
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
252-441-9888
www.kdhcooperative.com
On the Beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina
Instructor, Mary Deutschman, author of No Experience Required!
Water-soluble Oils
October 21-23
(enrollment deadline October 4)
painting 9:00-3:00 4:00-5:00 daily critique with wine and cheeses
$350
Some of what you'll learn during Mary's workshop: Using "juicy" colors!
Working quickly with big brushes!
Adding detail in studio using phographs to help!
Keeping your colors clean and bright!
Value changes!
Critiquing your own work!
Finding your own voice through your work.
And much much more!
See her website: www.marydeutschman.com
See attached flyer for more detail about the class.
Offered by KDH Cooperative Gallery & Studios
Kill Devil Hills, NC
252-441-9888
Julie Moye
KDH Cooperative Gallery & Studios
502 S. Croatan Hwy.
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
252-441-9888
www.kdhcooperative.com
Surf City Art Guild sponsors 2nd Annual Paint Out in the Park.. Oct 24th and 25th
2nd Annual Paint Out in the Park
October 24th and 25th
Sponsored by the Surf City Art Guild
Where: Soundside Park in Surf City
Saturday: 9:00AM-4:00PM
Sunday: 9:00AM-12:00 Noon
Please E-mail surfcityartists1@gmail.com
Or check the website for registration download at www.surfcityartists.com:
Surf City Art Guild Members: 25.00
Non-Members: 30.00
1st Place: 150.00
2nd Place: 125.00
3rd Place: 100.00
Honorable Mention: 75.00
Registration Deadline is October 10th
PDF file HERE...
October 24th and 25th
Sponsored by the Surf City Art Guild
Where: Soundside Park in Surf City
Saturday: 9:00AM-4:00PM
Sunday: 9:00AM-12:00 Noon
Please E-mail surfcityartists1@gmail.com
Or check the website for registration download at www.surfcityartists.com:
Surf City Art Guild Members: 25.00
Non-Members: 30.00
1st Place: 150.00
2nd Place: 125.00
3rd Place: 100.00
Honorable Mention: 75.00
Registration Deadline is October 10th
PDF file HERE...
Monday, September 21, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
OOPS members join ranks with several Eastern NC artists and march on New Bern
Those artists who painted in the gardens at Tryon Palace last Sunday will recognize the music for this video... feel free to share this video with all your friends.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKTPZ92LH8o
Plein Air Painters and Cyclists converge on the historic town on New Bern for great causes!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKTPZ92LH8o
Plein Air Painters and Cyclists converge on the historic town on New Bern for great causes!
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