OOPS December 2008 "Paint Out" set for December 14th...

Patsy has organized our December Paint Out at White Oak River Campground set for December 14th... Thanks Patsy!


WHAT: OOPS December "Paint Out"


WHEN: Sunday, December 14, 2008 at 1:00 PM


WHERE: White Oak River Campground... Located on the White Oak River on HWY 17, one mile south of Maysville, North Carolina.


WHY: Plein Air Painting... we're addicted and a 'lil bit crazy... BBBBRRRRRRRRRR!


Newbies welcome... all mediums and skill levels... simply show up with your gear and be prepared to have fun!

Pat Boni Workshop in February 2009...

Our own OOPS artist, Pat Boni is offering a FREE workshop for all OOPS members. The workshop date has not be set yet (a Sunday) but will be in February 2009 at the Council for the Arts. The workshop will be an intro to watercolors and linear perspective. Even though many of us don't work in watercolors the linear perspective is a must for the plein air artists. More details in 2009.

Thanks Pat!



PS... Pat gave demos and talked about art as a career to most of Onslow County's 5th graders at the recent Career Day at the American Legion Building.

Congrats Pat!

Cold, Clear, and Breezy... OOPS Artists go to the beach for November Paint Out

What a beautiful day we had to paint last Sunday at our November Paint Out at the beach at Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base.


Clear skies but a little cool and breezy...


We didn't even have to worry about our safety... after all we were protected by America's finest!


OOPS members present: LtoR: Mitchell, Bernie, Dean, Pat, Kathi, and Stephen. Patsy was present but was a bit under the weather and left before we took the group photo. Olivia also joined in on the fun... she took this photo. She is pictured below with the group.





Patsy and Kathi look on as Stephen finds a spot out of the wind.



A special thanks to Pat who organized the Paint Out.... THANKS Pat!



Mitchell settles in for a good spot out of the wind.

Stephen found a great spot... with a tree... ;)

Glad to have Kathi back after a few months.

Dean painting away... he is celebrating one year of oil painting this month!

Look at that smile... you'd never know Patsy was sick at the time. Patsy has organized our December Paint Out at White Oak River Camp Ground set for December 14th... details coming soon!

Bernie painting a "Cabana" scene...

Olivia gathered a bunch of rocks and shells and painted on them!

See everyone on December 14th!

Adventures in Plein Air Painting.... a must see...

Jeremy Lipking and Tony Pro are dedicated... you have got to see this...

Mitchell and Bernie to be highlighted in New Bern ArtWorks Plein Air Art Show....

OOPS artists, Mitchell Morton and Bernie Rosage Jr., will be highlighted in "Plein Air Paintings of New Bern" art show presented by and at New Bern ArtWorks Gallery.

New Bern ArtWorks Gallery presents "Plein Air Paintings of New Bern" and invites you to join Mitchell, Bernie, and the other artists for an opening reception Friday, November 14, 5-8 PM during the New Bern Art Walk. The gallery is located at 323B Middle Street in New Bern. The exhibit will be on display from mid November through December.



Cover art:
"City Hall Clock Tower" by Bernie Rosage Jr.
"Steeple" by Mitchell Morton
"Close By" by Vicki Vitale

Congrats to Mitchell and Stephen...

Michael, Andrea, and Kevin (art instructors at Coastal Carolina Community College) announce the winners of the CCCC Juried Art Show. The juried entries and winning works will be on exhibit in the Fine Arts Building at the college through the next week and a half.


Our own Mitchell Morton and Stephen Greer take top honors.
LtoR... Penny Morton, Mitchell, Stephen, and Donna Graham.


Mitchell won "Best of Show" with this painting.


Stephen won second place with this portrait of Donna.


Mitchell and Donna posing with one of Mitchell's paintings.

Stephen's other work was a self portrait.

Mitchell posing with another one of his paintings juried into the show.

Christian, Olivia, Savannah, and Bernie were there to show their support... and eat the snacks!

Congratulations Mitchell and Stephen.... keep up the GREAT work!

Paint Out Ideas

Paint Out ideas from past posts...

In Onslow County....
~ Sneads Ferry Fish House (one with lots of character!)
~ paint in an old junk yard (though could REALLY be a fun thing to do!!!)
~ some bldg/site that is covered with thick ivy/vines
~ Mike's Tree Farm (and we could arrange it so that we all dine family style at Mike’s/ Restaurant
~ a playground (old-style)
~ paint a train
~ paint the Sylvester Estate on Comfort Hwy in R'lands area.
~The Averitt House (Historical site at Catherine's Lake)
~ Palo Alto Plantation on Belgrade/Swansboro Road.
~ an old country store (one with old signs, old gas pumps, etc.)
~ a fruit-stand/farmer's market setting
~ a trek into the woods for a woodland scene (maybe even Bambi or "Pepe Le Peu!" // grin)
~ park at Jacksonville Commons

Just outside Onslow County...
~ Cedar Point Park... just past Swansboro
~ Cedar Fork area between Richlands and Beulaville called Tarkil Branch Homestead & Museum which has several old buildings (Eileen Garbett can get proper permission)
~ Trenton... There are some wonderful old buildings there, the old mill a very cool old jailhouse


What do you guys think?
What are your preferences?
Anything to add????

Surf City Art Guild make the headlines...

There was a great article by Aniesa Holmes in the Neighbors section of the Daily News yesterday (Nov 2) about the Surf City Art Guild with a special interview of Ellen Elder.

Read it online here.... United in art

Perfect Light... Perfect Weather... Perfect Location...

Soundside Park in Surf City was beautifully decorated with families playing, fishermen fishing, boaters boating, and plein air painters painting last weekend. Our OOPS October Paint Out proved to be fun, relaxing, and productive for the members able to attend.


Present were (pictured Lt0R) Dean, Mitchell, Karen, and Bernie. Olivia was present but not pictured here... Penny was pushing her on the swings. Thanks Penny... ;)


Mitchell zeroing in on the swing bridge. Is that a bird on Mitchell's head?



Bernie and Olivia had a great day painting together.

This old salt kept Bernie company most of the morning.

Olivia packing her gear like a true plein air artist.

Karen found a great secluded spot to work from.

Dean painting across the inlet. Wyn Easton (who painted with us Saturday and Sunday morning) looked up the meaning of the nautical flags waving at the park and they read S U R F C I T Y ... how cool is that!

Dean made a little friend while painting... who knew she'd become an art critic!

.

We all had a great time and missed our pards that couldn't make it.
.

See you all next month...

Great Cause needs local artists for a COOL fundraiser...

The following message is from Kristy Noble, Executive Director of the Jacksonville/Onslow Habitat for Humanity. Her organization is putting on a cool fundraiser for any artists interested. Thought I'd pass it on... please let your artist friends know about this worthy cause.


There are approximately 1600 homeless people living in Onslow County. As of August 26, 2008, there are 166 homeless children enrolled in the Onslow County School system (statistics from Onslow County Schools). That number is expected to rise dramatically as more families are evicted from their homes and more providers lose their jobs.

Studies have shown that providing a roof over someone’s head contributes more than just a place to stay. It helps to provide stability, dignity and pride for those families. Health, physical safety, and security improve. Educational and job prospects also tend to increase.

Jacksonville/Onslow Habitat for Humanity’s mission is to help end poverty in Onslow County by providing safe, decent, affordable housing to those in need. Established in 2005 as an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, we have completed one home in Onslow County. Our second home construction began on October 4 at 1622 Hargett St.

We are planning a unique fundraiser, “Windows of Opportunity”, that will help in raising money for home construction. This fundraiser is a silent auction event that will feature the work of local artists in the Onslow County area.

The Habitat for Humanity Restore, a thrift store that operates as a part of our fundraising efforts, recently received a large donation of old, wooden windows. We are asking local artists to take a window and transform it into a work of art, to be auctioned off at the silent auction event. Whether it becomes a painting or piece of a small sculpture, all pieces of family-appropriate work will be accepted and appreciated.

The completed windows will be auctioned off in a silent auction event. All proceeds will benefit Jacksonville/Onslow Habitat for Humanity.

To show our appreciation for anyone willing to donate their services, we welcome business cards, brochures or other promotional material to be displayed along with your submission. Artists are also welcome to attend the silent auction to answer questions and meet and greet attendees. The date, time, and location of the event will be announced at a later date.

We cannot pursue our mission of ending poverty housing in Onslow County without the support of volunteers, donors, and our community.

If you are interested in helping or have questions about the event, please contact Kristy Noble via telephone at 347-9400 or email at onslowhfhexec@yahoo.com

Thank you for your support in providing safe, decent, and affordable housing to those in need.

Kristy Noble
Executive Director
Jacksonville/Onslow Habitat for Humanity
PO Box 242
Jacksonville, NC 28541

Surf City Paint Out Comp Top Notch... Karen and Bernie win top awards...

The Surf City Art Guild did a GREAT job of putting on their first "Art in the Park" Paint Out competition. OOPS artists, Karen Crenshaw and Bernie Rosage, fared well in the competition placing 1st and 2nd respectively.



Kathy of the SFAG awards Olivia Rosage her art kit for her participation in the event.


Susan Cheatham having a great time painting. She placed third.


Below Raleigh artist, Wyn Easton, is pictured with Bernie. Wyn and Bernie have been cyber friends for years as moderators at the online artist community of Wet Canvas. It was great to finally meet in person.



Day One Part One proved windy and rainy... Wyn pictured below cleaning up after his easel took a tumble. Karen spent the first part of the day painting from inside her car. Day One Part Two... the wind shifted, the rain blew out, and the rest of the day was nice with the mix of sun and clouds.


Day Two... Olivia joined the fun and painted several works. There was a playground located at the park to occupy here non-painting time!... how convenient!



A great time had by all!

Then around noon Dean Remington and Mitchell Morton of OOPS showed up to join Karen, Bernie, and Olivia to paint some more for the OOPS October Paint Out... photos coming soon.

November Paint Out set for November 16th at the Beach!

Pat Boni has been working hard to pick a location and date for our November Paint Out... Martson Pavilion didn't pan out due to a haunted house, USMC birthday parties, and a Holiday Craft Fair... SOOOOOOOOOOOOO.... she has organized a trip to the beach on base as our November Paint Out. She has gained permission for us all to meet at the visitor's center at 1:00 PM, Sunday, November 16, 2008 where we all can gain entrance under one pass with Pat as our sponsor.

Thanks Pat for all your hard work!

Who hasn't picked a site and date for a paint out yet? Let me know and you can choose a date and location.

Summary:

WHAT: OOPS November "Paint Out"

WHEN: Sunday, November 16, 2008 at 1:00 PM

WHERE: Beach on base... everyone meet Pat Boni at the Visitor's Center at the Main Gate of Camp Lejeune where she will be our sponsor and get a pass to get us on base and we can follow her from there.

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

Newbies welcome... all mediums and skill levels... simply show up with your gear and be prepared to have fun!