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Is It Finished Yet? By Joseph Orr

Posted on February 1, 2022 by noapsociety

I’m sure many artists, like me, think a painting is never really finished until it leaves the studio. Of course, there are paintings that never even see the light outside the studio because they are not ‘finish-able’. There is a phenomenon … Continue reading →

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John Buxton: Historical Artist

Posted on July 6, 2021 by noapsociety

This painting by John Buxton is full of possibilities; an early morning ride, a secret mission, or perhaps it’s the General’s horse, and they are heading into battle. Nothing gets in the way of the story; the drawing, the composition, … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 15, 2021 by noapsociety

Carmen Gordon: The Inward Significance “Humility”, 10.5×8.5, Oil, by Carmen Drake Gordon, Private Collection. Winner of Best of Show at the 2021 NOAPS Best of America Small Works National Juried Exhibition, Private Collection. The emotion in this winning painting by … Continue reading →

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2021 Spring Online International Exhibition: Judge’s Choices by Christine Drewyer

Posted on May 25, 2021 by noapsociety

Best of Show;   At the Threshold The very moment I look at this amazing piece of art, I am drawn into the figure and her story. The extraordinary skin tones, the exceptional balance of light and dark values which expertly … Continue reading →

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Christine Drewyer: A Celebration of Beauty and Creation

Posted on April 20, 2021 by noapsociety

Serenity is the first feeling that comes to mind when viewing “Golden Glimmer” by artist Christine Drewyer. The scene is idyllic, with a path beckoning us to enter. The play of light coming through the trees, the placid water and … Continue reading →

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Paula Holtzclaw: Capturing the Atmosphere

Posted on March 23, 2021 by noapsociety

“Sundown”, 13×20, Oil on Linen Panel, available at the 2021 NOAPS Best of America Small Works National Juried Exhibition, the Principle Gallery, Charleston, SC. The quiet warmth of the sunset is a scene that we always remember, but few capture … Continue reading →

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Lee Alban: Setting Yourself Apart

Posted on March 2, 2021 by noapsociety

“Stephanie-Lady of Steam”, Oil, 24×36 This highly detailed painting does more than just display an incredible skill, it tells a story. As the young lady looks into the light, we can see that she is probably hot, tired, but still … Continue reading →

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Donna Nyzio: The Pull of the Subject

Posted on February 2, 2021 by noapsociety

“4 Southern Belles”, Oil on Clayboard, 18×36, Winner of the Best Painting by a Signature or Master Artist in the 2020 NOAPS Best of America National Juried Exhibition at the Cutter & Cutter Gallery, St. Augustine, Florida. The painting by … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 8, 2020 by noapsociety

Elizabeth Robbins: Awards Judge Many thanks to our 2020 Fall Online International Exhibition Awards Judge, Elizabeth Robbins. Elizabeth is a Master Artist with the National Oil & Acrylic Painters’ Society. As the judge, Elizabeth took many hours to look at … Continue reading →

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Linda Dunbar: The Search for Excellence

Posted on August 25, 2020 by noapsociety

  “Ricco of Black Wall Street”, 36×24, Oil, RS Hanna Gallery, Fredericksburg, Texas.  Winner of ‘Best People’ in the 2020 NOAPS Spring Online International Exhibition The very best portrait paintings always have a story to tell.  In Linda Dunbar’s painting … Continue reading →

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