Tag Archives: Oil painting

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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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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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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DESIGNING WITH LIGHT by Beth Flor

Posted on May 22, 2013 by noapsociety

NOAPS Signature Artist Beth Flor uses light patterns to create works that surpass the reality of photographs. I’ve been painting in the realistic tradition for over thirty years, but within that tradition my work has evolved and my goals have … 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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EXCELLENCE DEFINED THROUGH PAINTING

Posted on March 29, 2013 by noapsociety

“Next to excellence is the appreciation of it.” – William Makepeace Thackeray. NOAPS congratulates forty five artist members juried into the Salon International 2013! The word Excellence is defined through these paintings. Please join us in the appreciation of these … Continue reading →

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