Author Archives: noapsociety

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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Cathy Pitts: Mixing Realism and the Abstract

Posted on August 4, 2020 by noapsociety

“Light Tapestry”, 47×57, Oil on Belgian Linen on Board, Private Collection.  Winner of Most Innovative from the 2020 NOAPS Spring Online International Exhibition.  Contact the artist at cathypittsart@aol.com. The swirling shapes of light and dark dance throughout the painting and … Continue reading →

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Lori Putnam: In Pursuit of Light

Posted on June 23, 2020 by noapsociety

“Sicilian Roots”, 20×24, Oil.  Winner of Best Use of Light and Color in the NOAPS 2020 Spring Online International Exhibition. It has been said that what makes for a good painting is not what you see, but what it makes … Continue reading →

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Linda Besse

Posted on June 9, 2020 by noapsociety

“Ice Bear”, 22×36, Oil, Winner of Best of Show from the NOAPS 2020 Spring Online International Exhibition.   Collection of the Artist. This engaging scene presents us with a story for the viewer to create…the nearly monochromatic painting presents us with … Continue reading →

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2020 Best of America Small Painting Exhibition: Virtual Critique 2

Posted on May 7, 2020 by noapsociety

It is said that the artist creates the art but once it is finished, the art belongs to the viewers. The viewers will respond, react, feel and see the art according to their own experiences, their background and their own … Continue reading →

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2020 Best of America Small Painting Exhibition: Virtual Critique 1

Posted on April 23, 2020 by noapsociety

“Melancholia”, 11×14, Oil, by Nick Eisele, Winner of Best of Show at the 2020 NOAPS Best of America Small Painting National Juried Exhibition. The seemingly simple arrangement of objects seen in Nick Eisele’s painting becomes more complex as we look … Continue reading →

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