January Paint Out... FUN INDOORS!

The light was flat... rain was coming... OOPS members opted for an inside setting and decided to save Coastal Carolina Community College for another day. We headed across the street to Bernie's store and set up a still life in the garage. Some painted the still life while others painted artists painting... see Stephen's painting above of Dean and Bernie painting their hearts out. After the paint out... most members went to CiCi's for pizza, critiques, and camaraderie.

Members present LtoR: Dean, Bernie, Mitchell, Kathi, Stephen, Amanda, Donna, and Patsy. Karen dropped by for a visit and took the photo... she's included in the group shot below.

Patsy... what a smile!

Kathi and her daughter... our newest member... Amanda.

Stephen painting his masterpiece pictured at the top of this post.

Mitchell and Dean having a good time!

Another great smile... this time it belongs to Donna!

Bernie working on his still life... an old Brownie camera.

Welcome to OOPS Amanda!

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GREAT NEWS... We have six new people expressing an interest to join OOPS... hope to see them at our paint out on February 8th.

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BTW... Details for the February Paint Out are being worked out as I type... The location will be at a junk yard in the Queens Creek area on the 8th beginning @ 1PM... a map and announcement coming soon... Stay Tuned!

January Paint Out tomorrow at Coastal Carolina Comunity College... Inclement Weather alternative!

Forecast for Sunday, January 11, 2009

High: 58 °F RealFeel®: 50 °F
A passing shower in the morning, then times of clouds and sun in the afternoon; breezy

Read WHAT IF??? in case of BAD weather...

WHAT: OOPS January "Paint Out"

WHEN: Sunday, January 11, 2008 at 1:00 PM

WHERE: Coastal Carolina Community College, Western Blvd., Jacksonville, NC... Meet at the new funny shaped building at 1:00 PM....

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

WHAT IF????: What if the weather is bad?... no problem... meet across the street at Audio Plus (next to Jify Lube) and we will paint a still life in their three bay garage. Drive around back to the garage area.

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

Quick plein air demo by Bernie from recent trip to Boone....

Drop by and check out my last painting for 2008... done on location en plein aire at ASU which provided a nice setting and a much needed break from the kids. I took photos at various stages and recorded some thoughts about the process... drop by for a look...

Artistic Release: "Alla Prima" Oil Paintings: Plein Air Painting Demo from Appalachian State University Campus by Bernie Rosage Jr....

Photos from December Paint Out....

GREAT location!

GREAT weather!

GREAT fellowship!

and a GREAT time had by all!

Our December Paint Out held at the Maysville Family Campground was PERFECT!

OOPS artists present... LtoR: Dean, Pat, Bernie, Patsy, Kathi, Stephen, and Mitchell. Another great photo by Penny... thanks Penny!

Mitchell looks on as Kathi paints... Dean set up in the background.

Patsy organized the whole paint out... Thanks Patsy!

Dean and Mitchell discussing the finer things in life... like plein air painting!

Great shot of Stephen painting his masterpiece!

Pat set up with a great view.

Bernie adding some last minute touches.

Important Dates for January and February 2009...

Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!

January 4, 2009 at 2:30 PM (Sunday)
Artists Reception for art exhibit at the Council for the Arts titled "Water". There are several OOPS artists who have works in this invitational show. The Council for the Arts is located at 826 New Bridge St, Jacksonville NC.

January 11, 2009 at 1:00 PM (Sunday)
Our January "Paint Out" at Coastal Carolina Community College... meet in the parking lot of the new "cool shaped" building.

February 8, 2009 at 1:00 PM (Sunday)
Our February "Paint Out" to be held at a junk yard somewhere??? Location TBA.

February 15, 2009 at 1:00 PM (Sunday)
FREE Workshop presented by artist and member, Pat Boni. The workshop is open to all OOPS members at no charge. Details and item list coming soon. Thanks Pat!

Wishing You and Yours a Joyous Season from the members of OOPS...

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We wish you a Merry Christmas

and a Happy New Year!

Your Friends from OOPS...

See you on location in 2009!

Basics in Color and Value for the Outdoor Painter by Larry Seiler

I just came across this thread on the Plein Air Forum at Wet Canvas by my close friend and mentor, Larry Seiler. He elaborates on many of the things we were talking about last Sunday at our paint out about color...

Basics in Color and Value for the Outdoor Painter

Wet Canvas is an excellent online artists community to glean a wealth of info from...

Bernie

PS... Larry has some great youtube videos on painting... check them out HERE...

Here's a GREAT example of one where Larry explains using a Split Complementary palette.

Palette- Split Complementary Explained...

Pat Boni Workshop: Choose a topic...

Pat needs your input concerning the FREE workshop she is offering in February 2009 (exact date TBA) to the OOPS members...

She needs to break the topics into two different workshops and wants the members to decide which one we want first for the February 2009 workshop...

Topics to choose from:

#1... Linear Perspective

or

#2... Introduction to Watercolors

Click HERE to email her to let her know your choice...

See you all this Sunday for our December Paint Out....

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...