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: "Days Gone By" by Bernie Rosage Jr.

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

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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.

SOLD: "Through the Trees" by Bernie Rosage Jr.

Title: "Through the Trees"
Artist: Bernie Rosage Jr.
Size: 6x8"
Medium and Surface: Acrylic on gessoed panel
SOLD... Thanks Katherine!... Houston, Texas




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, mother nature is claiming most of them. Today they serve as a constant reminder that things change and people adapt.

SOLD: "Outstanding in its Field" by Bernie Rosage Jr.

Title: "Outstanding in its Field"
Artist: Bernie Rosage Jr.
Size: 6x8"
Medium and Surface: Acrylic on gessoed panel
SOLD... Thanks Jane P!

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I chanced upon this scene while driving on HWY 58 between Kinston and Trenton, NC. The green grass complimented by the red barn struck my fancy and inspired this painting.

Our State Magazine highlights Ashe County...

The Blue Ridge Mountains are Heaven on earth to me... Ashe County is one of my favorite spots to kayak, hike, fish, visit with old friends, and PAINT. I have probably painted over 50 paintings in the Fleetwood area alone. One of my favorite spots is the Cooper Farm along the New River in Fleetwood. Mr Cooper's barn with it's colorful quilt pattern was highlighted in the October 2010 Issue of Our State Magazine.

Below is a plein air painting that I painted this summer of Mr. Cooper's barn (photo from magazine on left)while on vacation in Fleetwood. You can see me painting there in the video below...

"Mr Cooper's Farm"... 8x10" acrylic on canvas, en plein aire by Bernie Rosage Jr., 2010.
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We had a great time vacationing in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina this summer. Plein air painting, hiking, swimming, tubing, picnicking, art galleries, festivals, concerts, story-telling, and relaxing were the order of the day! Hope you enjoy this video of our adventure...



YouTube link to our video... Blue Ridge Vacation

Sneak Peek #3 for upcoming "Plein Air... Plus" Show

"Tobacco Row #2"... 8x10" acrylic on canvas by Bernie Rosage Jr.

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Make plans to attend the plein air art exhibit "Plein Air... Plus" in Morehead City this September. I will have 8 paintings in the show and plan to share them as "sneak peeks" here on my blog.

Details about the show... HERE.

"The Collin's Barn"... Bernie gives art demo to Mrs Nickle's 8th grade art class at NBMS.

"The Collin's Barn"... 8x10" oil on linen panel, alla prima by Bernie Rosage Jr., 12-2009. Study as an art demo for Mrs Nickle's 8th grade art class at New Bridge Middle School.

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This original oil painting study "The Collin's Barn" by American Artist, Bernie Rosage Jr. is available for purchase at my etsy.com store.

The subject for this painting is from an old photo taken some years back of the Collin's old pack house... the barn is being claimed by mother nature and neglect now and is only a remnant of what we see here. I have painted this old barn several times... it is located on the road I grew up on. The other special thing about this painting is that it was painted as a demonstration for Mrs Nickle's 8th grade art class at New Bridge Middle School in Jacksonville, NC. I occasionally do these art demos to help promote the arts to young minds and artists. The class was very receptive and asked some great questions.... check out the video below to get a glimpse of the cool day I had yesterday...




the painting framed....

"Down East Tobacco Barn in Snow" by Bernie Rosage Jr.

This original oil painting "Down East Tobacco Barn in Snow" by American Artist, Bernie Rosage Jr. is available for purchase... the price is $250 unframed plus $15 S&H... Email Bernie about purchasing details HERE... please include the paintings title in the subject line.

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Down East Tobacco Barn in Snow... 9x12" Oil on canvas, alla prima, Bernie Rosage Jr., 10-2009.

Another tobacco barn... I never tire of painting them. Very seldom do we get snow in Eastern North Carolina... known as Down East to the locals. The scene comes from a photo taken last winter just after one of our few and far between snow falls. The mood for the scene is set by the almost monochromatic gray look with the chopped cornstalks allowing the only color in the setting. This old tobacco barn resting at the edge of a copse of long-leaf pines is typical Down East... A very peaceful scene... wouldn't you agree?

All my paintings are signed originals using artist grade oils and archival surfaces. "Certificate of Authenticity" included.

"Down East Tobacco Barn" by Bernie Rosage Jr.

This original oil painting "Down East Tobacco Barn" by American Artist, Bernie Rosage Jr. is available for purchase... the price is $250 unframed plus $15 S&H... Email Bernie about purchasing details HERE... please include the paintings title in the subject line.

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Down East Tobacco Barn... 9x12" Oil on canvas, alla prima, Bernie Rosage Jr., 9-2009.

Another tobacco barn... I never tire of painting them. They are such willing subjects... their character lines are as impressive as any "Old Salt" or "Mountaineer". Old tobacco barns like this one are rapidly becoming a thing of the past. Their replacements... the bulk barn... just doesn't have the personality these old giants have. I spent many summers as a youth working around barns just like this one.


All my paintings are signed originals using artist grade oils and archival surfaces. "Certificate of Authenticity" included.

"The Morrell Farm"

"The Morrell Farm"... 12x24x1.75" Oil on Wood by Bernie Rosage Jr. 2009

SOLD... Thanks again Jonathan!

Knoxville, TN

What the heck....?

Can you guess what the four white spots below are?



This extreme close up shows exactly how our minds can fill in the blanks and finish a painting for us. Impressionism is based on this theory... as our our minds eye mixes the colors and brings form to random shapes we can identify complex subjects with little input. Pretty cool huh?

Scroll down to see what these shapes represent and you can see the subject come to life.

This original oil painting by American Artist, Bernie Rosage Jr. is available for purchase... email Bernie with the title in the subject line... click HERE... for price and details...

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"The Bunratty Mill, County Clare Ireland"... 6x8" Oil on panel, alla prima with palette knife, 1-2009.

Did you guess four Irish sheep?

This painting, on a gessoed panel with painted sides, is easily framed or displayed with a decorative easel.

All my paintings are signed originals using artist grade oils and archival surfaces. "Certificate of Authenticity" included.

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"The Winberry Barn"... Plein Air by Bernie Rosage Jr.

"The Winberry Barn"... 6x8" Oil on panel, alla prima en plein aire, 4-2008.
SOLD... Thanks again Jonathan!
Knoxville, TN

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This old barn was a joy to paint for two reasons...

#1... It's sentimental value. I grew up just down the road from this old barn that belonged to my great uncle. My brother and I along with other kids who lived nearby spent many hours playing in and around it.

#2... I painted this one en plein aire with My lil' painting buddy, Olivia

I love painting "en plein aire"... a French term that translates in English to "in the open air". The challenges that nature presents while painting outside from life appeal to me... changing light, changing weather, etc. Plein air painting fills all the senses for me and makes for an experience vs simply a painting. Most of all... I enjoy the people I meet plein air painting.

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"On the Prairie" by Bernie Rosage Jr.

"On the Prairie"... 6x6" Oil on Linen on panel, alla prima, 4-2008.

This original oil painting by American Artist, Bernie Rosage Jr. is available for purchase...Em ail Bernie about purchasing details HERE... please include the paintings title in the subject line.

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Again... my love of old barns shines through. This impressionistic painting titled, "On the Prairie", is set in the heartland of America.

This painting, on a Belgian Linen panel with painted sides, is easily framed or displayed with a decorative easel.

All my paintings are signed originals using artist grade oils and archival surfaces. "Certificate of Authenticity" included.

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"Granddaddy's Old Pick Up"... by Bernie Rosage Jr.

"Granddaddy's Old Pick Up"... 6x8" Oil on Panel, alla prima,
3-2008.
SOLD... Thanks again Jonathan!
Knoxville, TN

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"Granddaddy's Old Pick Up" captures a scene commonly seen across any rural area in the south. Many of these old trucks and cars have been rescued and brought back to life by grandsons, etc. There is something about and old weathered barn and the patina of an old rusty truck that sings to my soul the song... "paint me"...

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In the Pines (Old Tobacco Barn)

"In the Pines" ... 6x8" Oil on Panel, alla prima, 3-2008.
SOLD...

Bernie Rosage Jr. recieved the The Dr. Timothy Edwards Purchase Award for this painting in the 47th Annual Spring Art Show by the Onslow Art Society.

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Old tobacco barns like this scatter the country side in Eastern North Carolina. Most are being reclaimed by nature like this old one nestled in the shade of several pine trees. Many southern country folk can identify with these old barns and the long summer days of work and fellowship that went under their tin roofs. It won't be to many years in the future when this will be a rare site indeed.

Down on the Farm

"Down on the Farm"... 6x8" Oil on Panel, alla prima from life, 3-2008.
SOLD... Thanks again Jonathan!

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The sun is going down on this barn yard scene casting long shadows and warm light. This is another painting to share my appreciation and admiration for the American farmer and his importance to our country. Thank you...

Old Tobacco Barn

"Old Tobacco Barn"... 6x8" Oil on Panel, alla prima, 2-2008.
SOLD... Thanks again Barbara B.!

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Another barn... I never tire of painting them. They are such willing subjects... their character lines are as impressive as any "Old Salt" or "Mountaineer". Old tobacco barns like this one are rapidly becoming a thing of the past. Their replacements... the bulk barn... just doesn't have the personality these old giants have. I spent many summers as a youth working around barns just like this one.

Close-up...




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Collin's Barn

"Collin's Barn"... 6x8" Oil on Panel, alla prima, 2-2008.
SOLD... Thanks again Barbara B.!

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I have been on a barn kick lately... I never tire of painting them. This old barn is like family. It is located on the road I grew up on... I have passed it thousands of times but finally got that "Round TUIT" and picked up the brush to capture it before it is gone forever. I painted this from a photo as a demo for the "Career Day" at my daughter's school. We talked about being an artist as a career and the importance of supporting the arts.

Daily News article about the event... Butcher? Baker? Candlestick maker?

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Blue Ridge Splendor... 20x30" Oil on Canvas by Bernie Rosage Jr.

"Blue Ridge Splendor"... 20x30" Oil on Stretched Canvas, 11-2007,

This original oil painting by American Artist, Bernie Rosage Jr. is available for purchase... Email Bernie about purchasing details HERE... please include the paintings title in the subject line.

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The quilt is a symbol of comfort and family... Barns are symbols of our heritage and community... together they make a great art project and visual treat for the folks in Ashe County, NC. This old barn scene is set in Ashe County where the local arts council there had various artists and art school classes design and paint these quilt patterns and had them affixed to barns throughout the county as a visual treat.

By the Barn

"By the Barn"... 6x8" oil on panel, alla prima, 10-2007.
SOLD... Thanks again Art!

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This peaceful scene of an old barn evokes memories of a simple life and hard work. This old barn is located in Valle Crucis, North Carolina in the heart of the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains.

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