OOPS June Paint Out set for June 10, 2012 at the MCAS Marina...

WHAT: OOPS! JUNE 2012 Paint Out organized by Jon and Bobbie Mayes.

WHEN: Sunday, June 10, 2012 from Noon until...

WHERE: Marine Corps Air Station Marina. (Google for directions to MCAS Gate on HWY17S... Jon and Bobbie's note below includes directions on base. We will need a head count so Jon can sponsor those wishing to participate so they can enter the base. An email roll call will be sent out soon.

WHAT ELSE... MESSAGE FROM JON AND BOBBIE:

Jon contacted the MCAS New River marina and the MP's re: June paint-out.

The date of June 10th is okay.

We just need to give a list of people who plan to attend, before the event, to
the visitors center and for them to say that Jon is sponsoring them.

The only thing to remember about going to the Marina is to stay on the
main road, Curtis Street, follow it around the air strip. Make sure to
STOP at the runway stop sign, flashing lights...and look for aircraft going
towards the hangar to the left.
After the stop sign proceed to the end of the road and make a left.

There are many nice areas to paint: at the point, at the docks, and there is a
campground and also a picnic area on the hill which overlooks to Camp Lejeune  Hospital
Point.

We have heard of Black Bear, snakes: Copperhead, water moccasins and others and alligators around so just be aware.

I doubt we will encounter any but we have heard stories.
There are restrooms, picnic tables, grills, and a playground for little kids.
There are is a vending machine for soft drinks and we think a snack machine
we can find-out for sure.
There isn't any photo's of the airfield allowed, no stopping to look along the airfield,
and of course no painting, as security is very strict and there are many areas
where we aren't allowed to go.
But the Marina is very nice, lots of shade and usually a nice breeze. I think
it will be a great place. There are even covered picnic areas in case of light rain.
Hopefully, we will have good weather.

Bobbie and Jon

PS... As soon as you get on base there is a Wendys "food-eatery" before heading to the Marina. We can all meet at Wendy's afterwards for a critique of our work. They don't require an ID card but all the other stores: px and commissary and gas station do require a military Id.

WHY: Simply put... we LOVE gathering with like minded artists and painting outdoors!

Newbies welcome... all mediums and skill levels... simply show up with your gear and be prepared to have fun! No worries... there are NO art-snobs in our group!

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

Congrats to OOPS artist, Mitchell Morton!

Congrats to OOPS artist, Mitchell Morton, for winning the honor of having his painting "Fruits of the Sea " chosen as the official painting/poster for the NC Seafood Festival.

Read the details on his website HERE...

Pictured LtoR: Tami Rosage, Bernie Rosage, Stephen Greer, Connie Wenner, Mitchell and Penny Morton. Not pictured ... Donna Graham, Dean and Patty Remington.

Dean took a ton of photos but not this poor quality phone image... :)

OOPS May Paint Out set for May 20, 2012... NOTICE NEW DATE!

WHAT: OOPS! May 2012 Paint Out organized by Bernie Rosage.

WHOOPS: Notice the new date set for May 20th... originally we had the paint out set for Memorial Day weekend... WHAT was I thinking!... the traffic would have been TERRIBLE!

WHEN: Sunday, May 20, 2012 from Noon until...

WHERE: May Wildflowers just before the Bridge to Emerald Isle. We will meet at the
Welcome Center on the right just before the bridge.

WHAT ELSE: If the flowers are sparse and past their prime we will move to "Plan B." Plan B will be to meet at the Welcome Center as planned, make the call to stay or move to Cedar Point Nature Park approximately one mile away... we have painted there in the past!


DIRECTIONS: Follow HWY 24 through Swansboro and Cedar Point and turn right onto HWY 58 heading towards Emerald Isle. The flowers and Welcome Center will be just down a bit on the right.

WHY: Simply put... we LOVE gathering with like minded artists and painting outdoors!


On the east coast of North Carolina wildflowers bloom at the roadside near the bridge to Emerald Isle. This video is part of an album called ''A+'' May Wildflower Fields~ Crystal Shores NC:
http://good-times.webshots.com/album/563411638JuUXDk

Newbies welcome... all mediums and skill levels... simply show up with your gear and be prepared to have fun! No worries... there are NO art-snobs in our group!What the heck is OOPS and how do I join the FUN?

Bernie and Karen attend Kinston Paint Out

Bernie and Karen recently painted in the annual Kinston Plein Air Paint Out sponsored by the Kinston Arts Council. Our friend, Mike Rooney, was the judge. The caliber of paintings were SUPERB this year  A special thanks to the Kinston Arts Council for an awesome event (as usual) and the Mother Earth Brewery for their hospitality.

Karen and Bernie

Ruth Cox, from Myrtle Beach, and Bernie.
Both have been cuber-artist friends for years through the plein air forum at Wet Canvas.

John Herlong getting a one-on-one critique from Mike Rooney.

Two of the three place winners... Karen Crenshaw and LeAnne Avery.

LeAnne with her second place painting.

Karen Crenshaw and other OOPS artists win recent awards!

Karen Crenshaw ~ First Prize at the Wilmington Art Association Spring Art Show judged by Lois Griffel.

Karen also placed third in the three day plein air paint out in Kinston judged by Mike Rooney.





The following artists recieved awards in the Onslow Art Society Spring Show...

Onslow County Artist Award to Bernie Rosage, Jr.-"Blue Ridge Autumn"-Acrylic

Excellence Awards to Stephen Greer-"Witness"-Mixed Media

Merit Awards to Patsy Kennedy Lain-"Neon Northern Lights"-Acrylic

Honorable Mentions to Mitchell Morton-"Grazing"-Acrylic

and Anne Ward-"Fiches"-Oil

Congratulations to Karen and all the OOPS artists!

OOPS Ladies attend recent Lois Griffel workshop!

Three OOPS ladies in Lois Griffel workshop.

Babrbara Jamison, Ann Lees,
Karen Crenshaw.

“Taking the Intimidation Out of Plein Air Painting” Workshop ~ May 19, 2012

“Taking the Intimidation Out of Plein Air Painting”

Workshop with Bernie Rosage Jr.

May 19, 2012

Bernie Rosage Jr.

Title: Taking the Intimidation out of Plein Air Painting
Instructor: Bernie Rosage Jr.
Workshop Department: Plein Air
Sponsor: The Council for the Arts, 826 New Bridge St. (across the street from the Jacksonville City Hall)
Date: Saturday, May 19, 2012 ~ 10am - 5pm
Media: Oil, Acrylics
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Workshop Fee: $15 (Subsidized with a grant from the Council for the Arts)
Class Size: Limited to 8 artists
Location: Jean Wenner Studio at the Council for the Arts and at Wilson Bay Park near the Council.

Concept:
Have you felt a little overwhelmed by the thought of trying to paint en plein air? Bernie shows you how fun the process can be as he breaks it down into a series of manageable steps. Learn what to expect in the field, what to pack, how to work with a limited palette, how to choose your subject matter wisely, simplify it and develop a dynamic design, plus more!

Experience:
This workshop is designed for all levels of artists who have little or no experience in plein air painting. As the founder of the Onslow Outdoor Painters Society (OOPS!), Bernie is constantly approached by artists who express an interest in plein air painting but are crippled by the intimidation of it. The goal of this workshop is dispel that fear and unveil the joys and benefits of painting in the open air on location. All artists, especially experienced studio artists, will benefit from the plein air experience.

Instructor Bio:
Bernie Rosage Jr. is an award winning painter and an enthusiastic instructor. He is a member of the Onslow Art Society, Blue Ridge Art Clan, Southern Plein Air Painters Guild, "Plein Eire" Painters of Ireland, and founder of the Onslow Outdoor Painters Society (OOPS!). One of his favorite ways to paint is on location en plein aire... the French term literally translates in open air. Bernie’s paintings are a wonderful culmination of sensitivity and skill and are collected throughout the United States, Ireland, Australia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Visit his website at www.bernierosage.com

To Register:
Please call the Council for the Arts at (910) 455- 9840 -or-
Email: jaxarts@jaxarts.com 

Click HERE for materials list...

OOPS April Paint Out at White Lake CANCELLED

Due to the small number of artists able to make the trip to White Lake for our April Paint Out the decision has been made to cancel the event. Hope to see everyone in the field next month!

Attention OOPS Artists...

Please check your email "inbox" for an email from Bernie concerning the organization of a carpool for our paint out this Sunday at White Lake. Please respond to it asap.
Thanks!

6th Annual Kinston Plein Air Paint Out ~ May 2,3,and 4th

Plein Air Paint Out

Date: May 2, 2012 - May 4, 2012

http://www.kinstoncca.com

Event Description

May 2nd, 3rd, & 4th, 2012 9:00am-5:00pm
Meet at the gazebo at Neuseway Park for coffee and donuts; Paint on location around the riverfront and downtown Kinston

Plein Air Paint Out & Juried Exhibition

CALLING ALL PLEIN AIR PAINTERS!
Cost: $20 Registration Fee
Calendar:

May 2nd, 3rd, & 4th, 2012 9:00am-5:00pm
Meet at the gazebo at Neuseway Park for coffee and donuts; Paint on location around the riverfront and downtown Kinston

Friday, May 4th, 2012 5:00pm Meet at the Art Gallery at Mother Earth Brewery to drop off work

Saturday, May 5th, 2012 10:00am-4:00pm Art work on display at the Art Gallery at Mother Earth Brewery

1st Place: $250 & will be featured as 2013’s BBQ Festival on the Neuse limited edition poster
2nd Place: $150
3rd Place: $75

Juror: Mike Rooney
For more information about the juror please visit: mikerooneystudios.blogspot.com.

Up to three (3) pieces of work created during the Paint Out may be entered for the juried competition. There is no limit to the number of pieces that can be exhibited and for sale. All work will be exhibited and for sale on Friday evening, May 4th and 10:00am-4:00pm, Saturday, May 5th at the Art Gallery at Mother Earth Brewery on North Street in Kinston. The art will then be moved to the Arts Center, 400 N. Queen Street, Kinston to be on exhibit and sale through August 4, 2012. Please contact the Arts Center for further details (252) 527-2517, Mary Page Whitley (252) 527-7125.

Youtube video link... Kinston CCA's 3rd Annual Plein Air Paint Out

OOPS April Paint Out ~CANCELLED

WHAT:   OOPS! APRIL 2012 Paint Out organized by Kathy Bunn.

WHEN: CANCELLED

WHERE: White Lake...

NOTE FROM KATHY WITH DETAILS:
I would love to invite the OOPS group to White Lake on April 29th. Come paint  beautiful White Lake with crystal clear water which is fed by subterranean springs, not to mention the beautiful cypress trees.  We’ll meet at my home on 56 Fayetteville Road, White Lake, NC  28337 at noon.  We have a couple of options, we can walk a few yards down to the end of my street and paint on our pier and/or, go to the top deck of  the pier for a spectacular view or you could go to Camp Clearwater      nearby to paint there. You are all welcome to my home to use the bathroom or take a little break, Camp Clearwater has bathroom facilities on site.  The lake season does not begin until the middle of May so it should be fairly quiet.  I hope you will join me on Sunday, April 29th.

Directions are easy from Jacksonville, just follow Hwy.53 toward Burgaw and continue on Hwy. 53 to White Lake.  Turn right on Fayetteville Road, my house is third house on the right. Hope to see you for a fantastic plein air day. My cell is 910876 7132 if you have  questions.

Looking forward to painting with everyone!
Kathy

DIRECTIONS:
From: Jacksonville, NC US
To: 56 Fayetteville Rd, Elizabethtown, NC 28337-6118 US
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
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A) Jacksonville, NC US
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    1. Start out going west on New Bridge St toward N Bayshore Blvd.  (go 0.47 miles)
    2. Turn left onto E Railroad St.
      - E Railroad St is 0.1 miles past Pine St
      - If you reach Court St you've gone about 0.1 miles too far
  (go 0.06 miles)
    3. Take the 1st right onto Old Bridge St.
      - If you reach College St you've gone a little too far
  (go 0.62 miles)
    4. Turn left onto S Marine Blvd/US-17-BR S/NC-24-BR W.  (go 0.51 miles)
    5. Turn slight right onto US-258 W/Richlands Hwy/NC-24-BR W. Continue to follow US-258 W/NC-24-BR W.
      - US-258 W is 0.1 miles past Georgetown Rd
  (go 1.37 miles)
    6. Stay straight to go onto Burgaw Hwy/NC-53. Continue to follow NC-53.  (go 30.59 miles)
    7. Turn left onto US-117-BR/NC-53/E Bridgers St.  (go 0.23 miles)
    8. Take the 2nd left onto N Walker St/US-117-BR/NC-53.
      - N Walker St is just past N Cowan St
      - If you reach N Wright St you've gone a little too far
  (go 0.1 miles)
    9. Take the 1st right onto E Wilmington St/NC-53. Continue to follow NC-53.
      - If you are on S Walker St and reach E Fremont St you've gone about 0.1 miles too far
  (go 43.52 miles)
    10. Turn right onto Fayetteville Rd.
      - Fayetteville Rd is just past Wilson Rd
      - If you reach Lake Shore Dr you've gone a little too far
  (go 0.06 miles)
    11. 56 FAYETTEVILLE RD is on the right.
      - If you reach Bladen St you've gone a little too far
  (go 0 miles)
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B) 56 Fayetteville Rd, Elizabethtown, NC 28337-6118 US
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>> TOTAL ESTIMATED TIME: 1 hour 44 minutes | DISTANCE: 77.53 miles

WHY: Simply put... we LOVE gathering with like minded artists and painting outdoors!

WHAT ELSE: We will send out and email the week before the event to organize a car pool to Kathy's house at White Lake.

OOPS members who painted at Surf City... Reminder from Ellen at ArtExposure

Paint Out in the Park!

Opening Reception

Friday, April 13, 2012

6-8pm at ArtExposure

If you participated in this event on March 25th and would like to enter your work in the show please let Ellen know as soon as possible (contact info below) plus how many paintings you will be bringing in.

There is no entry fee....just an opportunity to see some great plein air work.

Please have your work at ArtExposure no later than Thursday morning, April 12th with Title, Artist, Medium and Price attached to the back.  If you do not wish to sell, please write NFS. Please have work properly framed with wire for hanging.

ArtExposure retains 35% for all sales (30% for members).

The show will remain up until May 8th.

Location and contact info...

22527 Highway 17
Hampstead, NC
(just south of Lowes and Highway 210E)
www.artexposure50.com

Ellen Elder artexposure50@gmail.com