In memory of Doc Watson...

North Carolina lost an icon of integrity and talent yesterday... Doc Watson passed away at the age of 89. His home in Deep Gap is a 15 minute drive from our mountain lodge in Fleetwood. I have been a Doc fan for many years... here I am at his statue in Boone, NC.

Congrats to my artist buddy, Mitchell Morton!

Congrats to my painting buddy, 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 blog HERE...

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

Two OOPS Artists paint in Kinston Paint Out recently...

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.

ETSY: "Farmhouse" by Bernie Rosage Jr.

Title: "Farmhouse"
Artist: Bernie Rosage Jr.
Size: 6x8"
Medium and Surface: Acrylic on gessoed panel
Price: $40

"A man travels the world in search of what he needs and returns home to find it." ~ George Edward Moore
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I never tire painting the North Carolina landscape... I live on the Carolina Coast but spend as much time in the Blue Ridge mountains as possible, all the while, painting as I journey through life.

ETSY: "Last Light" by Bernie Rosage Jr.

Title: "Last Light"
Artist: Bernie Rosage Jr.
Size: 6x8"
Medium and Surface: Acrylic on gessoed panel
Price: $40

The afternoon light in the Blue Ridge Mountains is an awesome thing to behold.


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Relay for Life... "Victory Lap"

Celebrate... Remember... Fight Back...!
It was humbling and uplifting seeing all the heroes this weekend at the Relay for Life in Jacksonville... especially during the survivor's "Victory Lap" which inspired this small painting I did today. It was great to see the support of the community uniting for a common cause.

SOLD.... Thanks Charles!

ETSY: "Purple Haze" by Bernie Rosage Jr.

Title: "Purple Haze"
Artist: Bernie Rosage Jr.
Size: 5x5" Decorative Easel Included (see photos)
Medium and Surface: Acrylic on gessoed panel
Price: $40
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Growing up as a child of the 60's and 70's music was (IS) a big part of my life. My tastes range from folk to acid rock. Jimi Hendrix has always been on of my favorites... here's my tribute to him.

FOR IMMEDIATE NEWS RELEASE: "Taking the Intimidation Out of Plein Air Painting" Workshop by Bernie Rosage

“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 

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ETSY: "Carolina Memories" by Bernie Rosage Jr.

Title: "Carolina Memories"
Artist: Bernie Rosage Jr.
Size: 5x7"
Medium and Surface: Acrylic on gessoed panel
Price: $30

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About this painting:
I never tire painting the North Carolina landscape... I live on the Carolina Coast but spend as much time in the Blue Ridge mountains as possible, all the while, painting as I journey through life.

The Eastern North Carolina landscape is dotted with tobacco barn scenes like this. Unfortunately, they are becoming fewer and farther apart.... a constant reminder that things change and people move on...

ETSY: "Queen Anne's Lace" by Bernie Rosage Jr.

Title: "Queen Anne's Lace"
Artist: Bernie Rosage Jr.
Size: 6x8"
Medium and Surface: Acrylic on gessoed panel
Price: $40
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I am always drawn to meandering paths and country roads... the Queen Anne's Lace was in bloom which sparkled like jewels in this Ashe County, NC scene.

"Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair." -- Kahlil Gibran