Category Archives: General

The Selfie: Self Portraiture

Selfie!… Who doesn’t know this word nowadays? … However, it is a  new word. It can be traced to Australia starting in 2002, and by the end of 2013 it was announced as “the word of the year” by the … Continue reading

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A FASCINATION WITH LANSCAPE PAINTING

Painting is used to open the heart and embody a dream. Painters have the ability to show people the real world through a realistic painting and to give them a splendid dream through an art creation. The beautiful scenery drawn … Continue reading

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DO YOU EVER WONDER?

Do you ever wonder how some paintings get selected for an art exhibit and others don’t? Artists do wonder! Specially when you start looking at all the accepted art. How is art selected? We do not know how other organizations … Continue reading

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THE JUDGING PROCESS

Artists receive acceptances or rejections into juried exhibitions, but most of the times, they know little about the jurying process. What really happens between application and notification time is the subject of this article. Once the deadline takes place, all … Continue reading

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UNDERSTANDING CLOUDS by Rita Roberts

UNDERSTANDING CLOUDS by Rita Roberts.

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UNDERSTANDING CLOUDS by Rita Roberts

Clouds are an integral part of many landscape paintings, regardless of the media used. As artists, we want to paint clouds that are more than just interesting and believable. We want our clouds to add to the emotional impact of … Continue reading

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Re-opening Reception at The Vine Art Gallery

After two weeks at the beautiful Dunnegan Gallery of Art in Bolivar, Missouri, The 24th BEST of AMERICA Exhibit 2014 is moving to The Vine Art Gallery in Osage Beach, Missouri.  All the art was professionally packed and transported to … Continue reading

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The 24th Best of America Exhibit 2014

The 24th Best of America Exhibit 2014.

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The 24th Best of America Exhibit 2014

THE NATIONAL OIL & ACRYLIC PAINTERS’ SOCIETY (NOAPS) WILL CELEBRATE ITS 24TH ANNUAL “BEST OF AMERICA” EXHIBIT WHICH WILL OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON OCTOBER 12, 2014 UNTIL NOVEMBER 22, 2014 . Celebrating its 24th Annual “Best of America” in … Continue reading

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What Does It Take to be a NOAPS Signature Artist?

NOAPS “Best of America” Exhibitions have become a magnet for fantastic art from all over the world. To be chosen from the hundreds of applicants just to participate is an honor. To be chosen for three or more Best of … Continue reading

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