Tag Archives: Art

Representational versus Abstract Art

Posted on August 12, 2013 by noapsociety

So much has been written about Representational Art versus Abstract Art that I hesitate to even start; however, the truth is that people and art organizations preach and live under this separation each attesting to the virtues of the type … 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 Unexpected Charisma of the Rural Midwest

Posted on June 20, 2013 by noapsociety

From the East to the West coast, from the Southern States to the North, NOAPS artist members bring landscapes to life through their paintings. Iowa artist, Laura Larabee brings us the rural Midwest. Raised on a farm overlooking the Mississippi … Continue reading →

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TROPICAL BEAUTY by Joyce Lazzara

Posted on June 12, 2013 by noapsociety

“There are always flowers for those who want to see them”. – Henri Matisse The tropics are home for me. I love all varieties of trees and flowers, as long as they are tropical. Few things are more intriguing and … 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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