Author Archives: noapsociety

DESIGNING WITH LIGHT by Beth Flor

Posted on May 22, 2013 by noapsociety

NOAPS Signature Artist Beth Flor uses light patterns to create works that surpass the reality of photographs. I’ve been painting in the realistic tradition for over thirty years, but within that tradition my work has evolved and my goals have … Continue reading →

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A WORKSHOP TO LEARN AND INCREASE YOUR PAINTING SKILLS

Posted on May 9, 2013 by noapsociety

“Learning never exhausts the mind.”                                                                    –Leonardo da Vinci Nestled in the Ozarks Mountain Country, just 74 miles from Branson, Missouri, the live Music Show Capital of the World, 69 miles from the Lake of the Ozarks area where fishing, … Continue reading →

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JURIED INTO THE 1st NOAPS ON-LINE EXHIBITION

Posted on April 24, 2013 by noapsociety

In addition to the 30 paintings selected for Awards and shown in the previous posting, 120 additional paintings were selected into the NOAPS 1st. International ON-LINE Exhibition. This is a preview of the 120 pieces from the juried exhibition. These … Continue reading →

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AWARD RECIPIENTS FROM 1st ON-LINE INTERNATIONAL

Posted on April 19, 2013 by noapsociety
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KNOWING YOUR PLACE by Susan Lindsey

Posted on April 19, 2013 by noapsociety

I have spent the last twenty five years living and working in Alaska. In a market that favors landscapes and wildlife, my painting has focused on still life, florals and figures. Perhaps my favorite aspect of painting in Alaska is … Continue reading →

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A PROUD HISTORY

Posted on April 11, 2013 by noapsociety

“A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history.” – Mahatma Gandhi On March 14, 1991 a small but determined group of individuals founded the National Oil and Acrylic … Continue reading →

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EXCELLENCE DEFINED THROUGH PAINTING

Posted on March 29, 2013 by noapsociety

“Next to excellence is the appreciation of it.” – William Makepeace Thackeray. NOAPS congratulates forty five artist members juried into the Salon International 2013! The word Excellence is defined through these paintings. Please join us in the appreciation of these … Continue reading →

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BEHIND THE SCENES

Posted on March 21, 2013 by noapsociety

“Dreams seldom materialize on their own” – Dean Fossey Back at the end of the last century, NOAPS had the dream of its own website to promote the beautiful art created by its members, and as a result http://www.NOAPS.org , … Continue reading →

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Practice Makes Perfect

Posted on March 15, 2013 by noapsociety

“Practice what you know, and it will help to make clear what now you do not know.” – Rembrandt van Rijn When not working, NOAPS Signature Artist Matt Linz spends much of his time outside and with local artist groups … Continue reading →

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The Art of Caring

Posted on March 8, 2013 by noapsociety

“But the eyes are blind. One must look with the heart.” ― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince Much has been said when looking at art. Theophile Gautier in the 19th century has been credited with the phrase: “Art for … Continue reading →

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