The Passion of Christ in Art

Jesus Christ has been a central figure in art for centuries. Artist... past and present... known and unknown... have captured the Passion of Christ in their artwork. This video celebrates that and is set to the music "King of Glory" by Third Day. A special thanks and credit to the following artists: El Greco, Caravaggio, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Titian, Reuben's, Leonardo DaVinci, Rembrandt, Ben Long, Lynn Phillips, Larry Seiler, Morgan Weistling, Bernie Rosage Jr., and several unknown artists.



The Passion of Christ in Art

May you and yours have a blessed Easter Holiday...
Bernie

Happy St Paddy's Day!

Bernie and Tami at St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland.

A couple paintings to share...

Croi follain agus gob fliuch..."A healthy heart and a wet mouth!"

I just started selling paintings @ Etsy.com

I just started listing many of my paintings @ Etsy.com ... a COOL site where only handmade original items are sold. Purchasing is fast, secure, and as easy with the click of a button... please visit my Artistic Release Store and check out my work.



Thanks...
Bernie

Just off the easel...

9.5x16" oil on linen... painted alla prima from life, 3-4-2010 by Bernie Rosage Jr.

Painted this one last night with the Brush-ka-teers... my painting pards!

New Exhibit at the Council for the Arts in Jacksonville, NC

"Living Our Legacy, Honoring Our Past, Shaping Our Future in the Arts"




In honor of Black History Month the Council for the Arts (826 New Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC) will feature displays and events produced by Mr. Oliver Hill, President of Northeast Community Development Corporation.

This show, Living Our Legacy, Honoring Our Past and Shaping Our Future in the Arts will showcase paintings, basket weaving, music and storytelling by artists past and present.

* Artists: Ms. BF Reed, Ms. Annie Mattock and Mr. Pearless Speller, Ms. Nettie Hardison (deceased) and Ms. Angelica Gilliam and Ms. Alexis Gilliam (young artists.)

* Music: Ms. Roberta Spicer, Ms. Sonja Williams and Ms. Allison Tynise Sutton (young musician.)

* Basket Weaving: Ms. Margaret E. Brown.

* Story Telling: Ms. Louise Anderson (deceased)

In creating this exhibition, Oliver Hill states: Art helps shape a community and builds its strength. Not only will the exhibits and displays educate the community on Black Art, it will also add to the downtown economic base and that is part of our corporations mission: building strong communities to survive during all economic times.

The reception was held February 7th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Entertainment and refreshments were provided by the Northeast Community Development Corporation.

This video covers the opening event with an intro by Mr. Hill and Connie Wenner, Executive Directer of the Council.

CFTA... promoting, educating, and supprting the arts in our community... visit us at http://www.jaxarts.com/

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"Living Our Legacy, Honoring Our Past, Shaping Our Future in the Arts"

"Fragrant Color" by Bernie Rosage Jr.

"Fragrant Color"... 10x8x1.5" oil on wood with painted sides, alla prima from life, 2010.
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"Fragrant Color" was painted from life at one of my bi-weekly outings with the "Four Brush-ka-teers". I'm trying to push out of my comfort zone a bit by my use of color... what do you think?

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This original oil painting study "Fragrant Color" by American Artist, Bernie Rosage Jr. is available for purchase... the price is $200 plus $15 S&H... Email Bernie about purchasing details HERE... please include the paintings title in the subject line..

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This painting is currently available for purchase through my Art Affiliate Program...'

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Dixieland Delight... Indoors for our January Paint Out!

The Onslow Outdoor Painters Society (OOPS) enjoyed the comfort and WARMTH of the indoor studio as they opted for a new January paint out tradition... an indoor life class. This years model was Jeremy a Civil War reenactor posing in his authentic Confederate uniform with accoutrement's. Thanks Jeremy for such an AWESOME job modeling for us! 9 OOPS artists (Dean, Stephen, Pat B., Cass, Sherry, Mitchell, Bernie, Tom and our newest member, Ann, from Wilmington) attended the life class and are featured in the video below.... January 10, 2010.

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OOPS members enjoying the WARM indoors... January 2010 Paint

It's a small world...

Just had the COOLEST call from Wexford, Ireland... thanks Jane!

Invitational Art Show... "Art of Onslow"

This original oil painting "Plein Air: Cedars at Northeast Creek" by American Artist, Bernie Rosage Jr. has been selected for the invitational exhibit... "Art of Onslow".





"Cedars at Northeast Creek"... 8x10" oil on linen panel, en plein aire by Bernie Rosage Jr., 11-15-2009.

This painting is currently on display at the Baysden Gallery, Council for the Arts in Jacksonville, NC for the their invitational show. This years theme is "Art of Onslow" in conjunction with the celebration of 275th birthday of Onslow County, NC. Check out this short video highlighting the event... that's me with the hat... :)




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Purchasing details HERE...
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Youtube Video link...
Bernie plein air painting at Northeast Creek

Happy New Year!!!!!

May 2010 bring us new opportunities, adventures, and joy!

I look forward to another artistic journey together...

Bernie