Category Archives: NOAPS Artist Members

The 24th Best of America Exhibit 2014

Posted on September 11, 2014 by noapsociety

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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SPRING HAS ARRIVED!

Posted on March 20, 2014 by noapsociety

SPRING HAS ARRIVED!.

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Artists Should Follow Their Souls

Posted on December 5, 2013 by noapsociety

Every production of an artist should be the expression of an adventure of his/her soul.                                                                             W. Somerset Maugham Artists should allow their souls to lead them in the creation of their art. Having said that, there is no doubt … Continue reading →

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Why enter an art competition?

Posted on October 31, 2013 by noapsociety

Enter or not enter?…… that is the question faced by every artist when confronted with a “Call for Entries.” Why should an artist enter an art competition? Specially an international on-line competition such as NOAPS Fall International On-Line Exhibit? This … Continue reading →

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The 23rd BEST OF AMERICA Exhibit 2013

Posted on September 29, 2013 by noapsociety

View the 23rd BEST of AMERICA Exhibit 2013 To view bigger and detailed images, please visit our NOAPS website-Current Exhibitions THE AWARD RECIPIENTS Best of Show – Noaps Founders Award $3,500 – Ukulele Day Dream by Bob Rey Janet Ross … Continue reading →

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The Transience of Light

Posted on August 25, 2013 by noapsociety

Impressionism is the newspaper of the soul.” – Henri Matisse As we enter the last month of summer and head into fall, we become more aware of the effect of sunlight shining on the earth. Impressionistic painting places its emphasis … Continue reading →

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Lessons from a Limited Palette by Shirley Fachilla

Posted on July 27, 2013 by noapsociety

“Color has been explored throughout human history and it is a uniquely human experience. A study of the color theory will actually confirm that color is an illusion caused by reception of light wavelengths by our eye, which form colors … Continue reading →

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The Creative Process of Hans Guerin

Posted on July 18, 2013 by noapsociety

“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” – Einstein As artists we work when we are thinking. We are used to spend hours in the creative process. And then, when we paint, we just … Continue reading →

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Portraiture of our Four Legged Companions by Beth de Loiselle

Posted on July 7, 2013 by noapsociety

“Our perfect companions never have fewer than four feet”  – Colette I have always loved animals. There has never been a point in my life without them; however,  knowing I could never be around blood or immersed in sick and suffering … Continue reading →

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The Illusive Image of the Mind’s Eye by Julie Gilbert Pollard

Posted on June 30, 2013 by noapsociety

The eye may see as a camera ‘sees’, but the mind’s eye sees an altered, imagined image, what it wants and hopes to see. It’s that illusive image, uniquely mine, along with a heightened sense of ‘realness’ that I try … Continue reading →

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