Tag Archives: Oil painting

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

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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In the Shadows

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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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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AWARDS OF THE 24th BEST OF AMERICA EXHIBIT 2014

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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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 is in a Paint Tube Label?

There is a lot to learn by just looking at the label of a paint tube. Of course, the manufacturer’s name can usually be seen right away. Their address, phone number, and/or website is usually listed in smaller print. Whether … Continue reading

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Secrets to Gorgeous Landscapes Revealed!

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

“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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What White would you use in 2014? … Getting the White Right!

Getting the White Right by Robert Gamblin The most important color choice we make is the white we bring to our work. The white we choose determines to a great degree what our experience of painting will be: how our … Continue reading

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RED for the Holidays!

Painting the Town Napthol Red   Being a painter means working with pigments. How much do you know about them? This article was provided to NOAPS by one of our sponsors: Gamblin Artist’s Oil Colors. We thank them for their … Continue reading

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