In the News: I delivered several new paintings to New Bern ArtWorks Gallery.

If you are in New Bern, North Carolina, you have to drop by New Bern ArtWorks and Company Gallery. It is  one of the most impressive galleries in the state. The owners have done a great job of transforming the historic Baxter Jewelry Building into a functional gallery and working artists' open studios while maintaining the essence of the old jewelry store. I am honored to be represented by the gallery and associated with some of the best artists' around.

New Bern ArtWorks & Company
323B Middle Street
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
252.634.9002

Here is a link to my available paintings at New Bern ArtWorks.... click HERE...

These are a few of the paintings I delivered yesterday...

Plein Air Paintings of New Bern, NC on exhibit at New Bern ArtWorks and Company.

The 300 Years 300 Views plein air exhibit opened May 14th at New Bern ArtWorks and Company and will run through the month of May. Be sure to make plans to drop by and see over 100 plein air works of New Bern by various artists from Eastern NC. Two of my paintings sold at the opening reception... my sincere thanks to the patron!
Bernie

300 Years
300 Views

January 2010, the city of New Bern will begin its year-long 300th Anniversary Celebration.

During the month of May 2010, New Bern Artworks & Company will have an exhibit of paintings done “en plein aire” to artistically celebrate the city’s anniversary. The opening reception was May 14th and coincided with the May 2010 New Bern Artwalk evening. All pieces on display will be for sale.

I am doing my part... here are several plein air pieces I have painted of New Bern for the 300 Years, 300 Views event which are on exhibit.


"A Stroll Down James Reed Lane... New Bern, NC" by Bernie Rosage Jr... 8x6x2.75"... Oil on panel, en plein aire, 9-2008. $175 SOLD



"Bradham's Pharmacy... Birthplace of Pepsi-Cola, New Bern, NC" by Bernie Rosage Jr... 6x8" Oil on Panel, en plein aire, 9-2008. $175 SOLD




"City Hall Clock Tower #2, New Bern, NC... A View from Pollock Street" by Bernie Rosage Jr... 8x6" Oil on Panel, en plein aire, 9-2008. $175


"Waterfront Docks, Downtown New Bern, NC"... 9x12" Oil on canvas, painted en plein aire for the IPAP's 7th annual WWPO, Bernie Rosage Jr., September 12, 2009. $200 unframed



"Major John Daves House, Historic New Bern, NC"... 9x12" oil on gallery wrapped canvas, painted en plein aire 9-13-2009 for IPAP's WWPO by Bernie Rosage Jr. $200 unframed


"In Memory of Mary, Cedar Grove Cemetery, New Bern, NC... 9x12x1.75" oil on panel, painted en plein aire 9-13-2009 for IPAP's WWPO by Bernie Rosage Jr. $200

"First Baptist Church, Historic New Bern, NC... 12x9" oil on gallery wrapped canvas, painted en plein aire 9-13-2009 for IPAP's WWPO by Bernie Rosage Jr. $200 unframed

"Major John Daves House" plein air by Bernie Rosage Jr.

Major John Daves House, Historic New Bern, NC... 9x12" oil on gallery wrapped canvas, painted en plein aire 9-13-2009 for IPAP's WWPO by Bernie Rosage Jr. Click on image to enlarge... especially to appreciate the rich texture and palette knife work in this one.

This plein air piece was painted in historic New Bern, NC for the 7th annual IPAP Worldwide Paint Out. I painted this view of the Major John Daves House from the backyard of the John Wright Stanly House. The home (circa 1770) is located at 313 George Street and is a fine example of a Georgian coastal cottage. Major John Daves was a Revolutionary war patriot.

This original oil painting "Major John Daves House" 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.

Waterfront Docks, Downtown New Bern. NC plein air by Bernie Rosage Jr.

This original oil painting "Waterfront Docks" 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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Waterfront Docks, Downtown New Bern, NC... 9x12" Oil on canvas, painted en plein aire for the IPAP's 7th annual WWPO, Bernie Rosage Jr., September 12, 2009.
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This plein air work was done for the 7th annual Worldwide Paint Out sponsored by the International Plein Air Painters.... read all about it HERE.

New Bern ArtWorks presents "Plein Air Paintings of New Bern"

New Bern ArtWorks Gallery presents "Plein Air Paintings of New Bern" and invites you to join the artists for an opening reception Friday, November 14, 5-8 PM. The gallery is located at 323B Middle Street in New Bern. The exhibit will be on display from mid November through December.



Cover art:
"City Hall Clock Tower" by Bernie Rosage Jr.
"Steeple" by Mitchell Morton
"Close By" by Vicki Vitale

I have the honor of being one of the artists represented in this fine arts exhibit... I'm humbled by the honor.

Bernie

"A Stroll Down James Reed Lane... New Bern, NC" by Bernie Rosage Jr.

"A Stroll Down James Reed Lane... New Bern, NC"... 8x6x2.75"... Oil on panel, en plein aire, 9-2008.

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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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This lovely little lane and fountain is another scene that caught my eye at the 6th Annual Worldwide Paint Out. As Mitchell and I converged on the historical town of New Bern to paint en plein aire I found myself visually feasting at every turn. It would be very difficult... nay... I say impossible... to exhaust the paintings that could be made in this quaint southern town. You will see many more works of New Bern from me.

"Bradham's Pharmacy... Birthplace of Pepsi-Cola, New Bern, NC"... Plein Air

"Bradham's Pharmacy... Birthplace of Pepsi-Cola, New Bern, NC"... 6x8" Oil on Panel, en plein aire, 9-2008. SOLD

 

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This painting, "Bradham's Pharmacy... Birthplace of Pepsi-Cola, New Bern, NC" is set in downtown New Bern, North Carolina and was painted en plein aire as part of the 6th Annual Worldwide Paint Out sponsored by the International Plein Air Painters. It marks the spot that was once a pharmacy where Caleb Bradham invented "Brad's Drink" in 1898 which he later patented as Pepsi-Cola. The historical site is owned by the Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company which serves as Pepsi memorabilia store where visitors can purchase a variety of Pepsi products and even belly up to a vintage soda fountain.

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Photograph of sign on the building...

RJ Howarth of Moorestown. NJ

"City Hall Clock Tower #3, New Bern, NC... A View from South Front Street"... Plein Air by Bernie Rosage Jr.

"City Hall Clock Tower #3, New Bern, NC... A View from South Front Street"... 8x6" Oil on Panel, en plein aire, 9-2008. SOLD... Thanks Homer, New Bern, NC.

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Close-up....

Day 2 of the IPAP 6th Annual Worldwide Paint Out started out clear and HOT! I met several other artists from Eastern NC... some from New Bern, Oriental, and Little Washington. Mitchell Morton and I were the only artists from Onslow County to paint on day 2. Keeping my fascination with the City Hall clock tower alive I found a cool vantage point just off South Front Street at the Zaytoun-Raines Century 21 building. I met several nice people who dropped by to chat including a nice man named Homer Ray who worked at the office I was painting from... he even expressed an interest in purchasing this painting and has first dibs on it if still interested. After I finished... Mitchell and I headed to the corner of Pollock and Middle Streets to paint the Birthplace of Pepsi... images will be posted soon.

This painting, on a gessoed panel with painted sides, is easily framed or displayed with a decorative easel.
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All my paintings are signed originals using artist grade oils and archival surfaces. "Certificate of Authenticity" included.

"City Hall Clock Tower #2, New Bern, NC... A View from Pollock Street"... Plein Air

"City Hall Clock Tower #2, New Bern, NC... A View from Pollock Street"... 8x6" Oil on Panel, en plein aire, 9-2008.

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.

Click on image to see a larger view...



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Close-up...
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I headed out of the house, riding the heels of tropical storm Hanna, eager to plein air paint with of a couple of my artist friends who I was to meet in New Bern, North Carolina. We were taking part in the IPAP (International Plein Air Painters) 6th Annual Worldwide Paint Out. My pards set up in the shade of the trees at historic Christ's Church while I set up across the street (Pollock Street) to paint another view of the clock tower of the New Bern City Hall. We painted till dark... I'll share more soon.
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City Hall Clock Tower #1, New Bern, NC... A View from Craven Street... Plein Air

"City Hall Clock Tower #1, New Bern, NC... A View from Craven Street"... 8x6" Oil on Panel, en plein aire, 9-2008.

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.

Click on image to see a larger view...

Close-up...

Several plein air artists from Eastern North Carolina (myself included) converged on the historic and beautiful town of New Bern, North Carolina to take part in the IPAP (International Plein Air Painters) 6th Annual Worldwide Paint Out. Plein air painters from all over the world agreed to meet in various locations all over the globe to plein air paint on September 5, 6, and 7. This special gathering is to help promote the unique art of painting "en plein aire"... a French term that translates... "in open air". This is my first of several paintings that weekend.