Tag Archives: fine arts

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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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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UNDERSTANDING CLOUDS by Rita Roberts

Posted on November 14, 2014 by noapsociety

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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AWARDS OF THE 24th BEST OF AMERICA EXHIBIT 2014

Posted on October 15, 2014 by noapsociety

We had a great week of events leading to the opening of the 24th BEST of AMERICA 2014! Almost $12,000 in cash and merchandise certificates provided by NOAPS and the numerous sponsors were awarded to artists at the exhibit this … Continue reading →

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Secrets to Gorgeous Landscapes Revealed!

Posted on March 1, 2014 by noapsociety

Spring is almost here and with Spring comes the opportunity for colorful landscapes full of beauty and life; however, how to translate this Spring beauty into the canvas is the pursuit of many artists. NOAPS Signature Artist, Barbara Nuss, winner … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendar! by David Salerno

Posted on February 11, 2014 by noapsociety

“I would say MARK YOUR CALENDAR! We did last year and this is what we saw and what we accomplished” – David Salerno Traveling to Missouri for the 23rd NOAPS Best of America 2013 Exhibition On October 12, my wife … 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 Fun Creativity of the Artistic Spirit

Posted on September 17, 2013 by noapsociety

When it comes to creativity, artists manage to keep that fun imaginative spirit of childhood where nothing is impossible in the young mind. Artists are able to perceive a reality that frequently intersects with dreams dancing playfully together to an … 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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