SOLD: "The Scott Farm" by Bernie Rosage Jr.

Title: "The Scott Farm"
Artist: Bernie Rosage Jr.
Size: 5x7"
Medium and Surface: Oil on gessoed panel
Source: en plein aire
SOLD... Thanks again Art!

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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 Scott Farm is just down the road from where I grew up. I love to paint there because it keeps me in touch with my country roots and serves as a reminder to SLOW DOWN...

SOLD: "Dead Wood at Cedar Point" by Bernie Rosage Jr. SOLD

Title: "Dead Wood at Cedar Point"
Artist: Bernie Rosage Jr.
Size: 6x8"
Medium and Surface: Acylic on gessoed panel
Source: en plein aire
Price: SOLD...

Read about this painting... Ended the year in the Mountains and began it on the Coast...

SOLD: "Road to Miracle Meadows" by Bernie Rosage Jr. SOLD

Title: "Road to Miracle Meadows"
Artist: Bernie Rosage Jr.
Size: 5x7"
Medium and Surface: Acylic on gessoed panel
Source: en plein aire
Price: SOLD... Thanks Janet!

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.

This plein air piece was painted at Miracle Meadows in Onslow County. Miracle Meadows is a Therapeutic Horseback Riding Center for physically, emotionally, and developmentally challenged people. It is a special place indeed!

About my paintings on Etsy::
This painting, on a gessoed panel with painted sides, is easily framed, displayed with a decorative easel, or simply propped up on a shelf.

All paintings are signed originals (one-of-a-kind American made) using artist grade paints on archival surfaces with "Certificate of Authenticity" label attached.

I offer these smaller paintings at collectible prices here at Etsy as not to interfere with my obligations with the galleries that represent me. At the moment, I am a full-time college student and these small studies help offset the cost of my education. As a patron, you are also investing in my future and I cannot thank you enough.

Bernie Rosage Jr.
American Artist (and college student)

Visit my webpage at www.bernierosage.com

ETSY: "Tony's View" by Bernie Rosage Jr.

Title: "Tony's View"
Artist: Bernie Rosage Jr.
Size: 6x8"
Medium and Surface: Acylic on gessoed panel
Source: en plein aire
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.

Last Fall, me and two artist friends had the privilaedge of studying under the great NC artist, Tony Griffin. We took a plein air workshop under Tony and painted from his cabin on the banks of the New River in Ashe County, NC. This is the view from Tony's cabin... what an spectacular place to live!

About my paintings on Etsy::
This painting, on a gessoed panel with painted sides, is easily framed, displayed with a decorative easel, or simply propped up on a shelf.

All paintings are signed originals (one-of-a-kind American made) using artist grade paints on archival surfaces with "Certificate of Authenticity" label attached.

I offer these smaller paintings at collectible prices here at Etsy as not to interfere with my obligations with the galleries that represent me. At the moment, I am a full-time college student and these small studies help offset the cost of my education. As a patron, you are also investing in my future and I cannot thank you enough.

Bernie Rosage Jr.
American Artist (and college student)

Visit my webpage at www.bernierosage.com       

Gift from a GREAT photographer... Gary Hollar

While painting en plein aire last Sunday at Cedar Point I met a nice gentlemen and talented photographer named Gary Hollar. He captured and sent me this image of me texting my wife...

"Honey, just finished painting,
will be home in about 30 minutes... Love ya!"

Here's a link to Gary's webpage... Gary Hollar Photography... check it out!
Thanks Gary for the awesome image!

Bernie

Ended the year in the Mountains and began it on the Coast...

My family and I have spent the last week of 2011 in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains near Boone. Yesterday I spent the afternoon ringing 2012 in by plein air painting at the Cedar Point portion of the Croatan National Forest. I never tire of the North Carolina landscape... it is a spiritual journey for me to spend time painting it. One thing is for sure... NC is a gorgeous state from one end to the other as these photos I took within the past seven days attest to!

Bernie and Tami atop Rough Ridge near Blowing Rock, NC.

My first plein air painting of 2012.

The temp reached 70 degrees yesterday and the light was perfect! The Cedar Point hiking trail was crowded so I picked a spot off the beaten path to paint his one. I met several nice people including the nicest young couple from Alabama who make Jacksonville their temporary home compliments of the USMC.

Happy New Year everyone!
Bernie

Mery Christmas from Dixie!

I want to take the time to wish everyone a blessed Holiday Season... may the light of the season shine on you and warm your heart. Talk to ya'll next year!
Bernie

Painting again!

The Holiday Break between semesters has forded me some brush wielding time... I must say it feels quite good to put paint to canvas again! Here are a few recent works...

Felt great to pick up a brush...

It felt great to pick up a brush this week instead of a calculator... Here's a small one I painted as a Christmas gift...

Had a great time plein air painting in Downtown Wilmington!

Bernie on the docks of the
Wilmington waterfront.

A few weekends ago I participated in the International Plein Air Painters (IPAP) 9th annual Worldwide Paint Out. Simply put... plein air artists from all over the world agree to paint on the same weekend to promote the tradition of plein air painting all over the globe. Most of the Eastern North Carolina artists decided to converge on historical Wilmington as our source of inspiration. I painted with several of my pards from the Onslow Outdoor Painters Society (OOPS) plus had the privilege of painting with dear friend, Brenda Behr. Check out Brenda's ponderings and paintings from the weekend HERE.

It was my first real plein air adventure this summer... my brand new French half easel was screaming for attention... I have been spending most of my time with T.S. Eliot, Langston Hughes, John Cheever, radicals, radicands, polynomials, Mendel, Eukaryotes, Genotypes, and Darwin this summer. Full time college and work leaves little time for painting... however, in the absence of painting... Eliot, Hughes, and Cheever have kept me sane... can't say to much for the others... back to the plein air weekend...

I worked on three paintings Saturday (which still need finishing touches) and had a great time sharing time with artist friends, talking to the public, and enjoying the beautiful weather and scenery of Wilmington. I spent the evening pub hopping with my son-in-law and friends which can all attest to the fact that I  paint better than I play pool!

Sunday morning I got up bright and early and decided to set up along the downtown waterfront. It was the 10th anniversary of 911 and I wanted to paint something patriotic so I zeroed in on the USS North Carolina Battleship just across the Cape Fear River. 2011 marks the 50th Anniversary of the ship's arrival in Wilmington. I turned 50 this summer and have included a photo of me. mom, and dad on the Battleship when I was just a baby.

Mom, baby-Bernie, and Dad at the
USS North Carolina Battleship in 1962.

My painting of the battleship seemed to click from the beginning and I was in a pretty good grove when I met the coolest man from Sweden... Anders Persson. We talked and he explained how he and his wife, Marie, had just visited the battleship yesterday and were interested in American history.

My plein air painting of the battleship.
9-11-11.

Marie and Anders Persson from Sweden.

Anders bought the painting on the spot saying he wished to take a piece of American history back to Sweden with them. I agreed to the sale under a couple conditions... he let me (#1) add the finishing touches and (#2) he and his wife visit with me awhile. I explained that I wanted them to spend a half hour talking to a regular Joe American so they wouldn't think Lindsay Lohan was the American norm! We had a great visit and I learned some interesting things about Sweden. This was very cool since my wife's great-grandfather was from Sweden. The patronage and visit from Anders and Marie were a double blessing for me and I count this among one of my favorite plein air stories!

Marie and Bernie.

Anders and Bernie.