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More Than a Study

Posted on October 12, 2016 by noapsociety

            Allow me to introduce myself: my name is Pat Tribastone, and I am your new blogger for NOAPS.  Although I started out in pastel painting, most of my work is now done in oil, thanks to the reintroduction … Continue reading →

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Marc Chatov – Drawing on the Soul of the Subject

Posted on September 22, 2016 by noapsociety

Marc Chatov was the Best of Show winner for NOAPS Spring 2016 Online International. His painting Goldfinch was sold as a result of the exhibit. We congratulate Marc once again and we are pleased to share with you this article about Marc … Continue reading →

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What about Orleans on beautiful Cape Cod? Site of The Best of America Exhibit 2016!

Posted on April 19, 2016 by noapsociety

Pristine shores on the Atlantic Ocean and Cape Cod Bay, an enticing Town Cove, crystal ponds, acres of conservation land and the Cape Cod National Seashore to explore. This favorite Cape Cod Town offers a wonderful diversity of shopping opportunities, … Continue reading →

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Too Many Rules!

Posted on March 15, 2016 by noapsociety

By NOAPS Artist Member Debra Keirce Rules – They are a blessing AND a curse. It’s nice to feel like we can follow rules to paint an incredible, award winning painting. It’s a curse to know that the most successful … Continue reading →

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The Selfie: Self Portraiture

Posted on January 8, 2016 by noapsociety

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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GOING SOLVENT FREE

Posted on November 16, 2015 by noapsociety

There is nothing more natural and enduring than oil painting. For 600 years, oil colors have been made by grinding pigment into vegetable oil (most commonly linseed oil). Linseed oil is pressed from the seeds of the flax plant. The … Continue reading →

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WE COULDN’T HAVE SAID IT BETTER!

Posted on October 18, 2015 by noapsociety

We couldn’t have said it better, so we decided to share with you the article written by Andrew Webster about the opening of the Best of America Exhibit 2015 NOAPS Andrew Webster Reporting Editor, Fine Art Today The National Oil … Continue reading →

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In the Shadows

Posted on October 6, 2015 by noapsociety

Golden Artist Colors, Inc. is a sponsor of NOAPS Best of America Exhibit 2015 Their mission is: “To grow a sustainable company dedicated to creating and sharing the most imaginative and innovative tools of color, line and texture for inspiring … Continue reading →

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A FASCINATION WITH LANSCAPE PAINTING

Posted on September 8, 2015 by noapsociety

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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Artists Who Find the Biggest Joys in the Smallest of Paintings

Posted on June 30, 2015 by noapsociety

Would it surprise you to hear that there is literally an entire world of traditional art, with thousands of artists entering hundreds of shows around the world, year round, that you may not know about? If you have not learned … Continue reading →

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