Greg Barnes got his formal training at Wake Forest University, receiving a BFA in 1985. Following college, Greg entered a career path that included technical illustration, computer graphics, computer-based training, […]
SPONSORED BY MITCHELL HARDWARE I strive to place you right by my side, in the middle of the action – by being there. During a recent trip to Key West, […]
The beauty of visual storytelling lies in its ability to provoke emotions and spark the viewer's imagination. In my work I try to encourage the viewers to find their own […]
“A sense of place. That is the goal of my landscape paintings, for the viewer to "see" what I am seeing and to feel that is a place they have […]
Since buying my first set of oil paints while still in high school, I’ve been alternately fascinated and frustrated by Plein Air painting. There is nothing quite like being out […]
Whether painting en plein air or in the studio, Rascoe strives to simplify his subject and composition into a non-rendered three dimensional tale that allows the viewer to actively jump […]
Painting outdoors from life is a praise and a worship. To me it’s like breathing. I am drawn to simple spaces like open fields and the low country; sunshine and […]
Russell Jewell is an internationally recognized plein air painter, published in multiple books and magazines such as: North Light’s Splash Series, The Best in Watercolor, Sketchbook Confidential II, The Artist […]
Plein air painting is a joy for me, and makes my soul sing! I feel a spiritual connection with the landscape when out in nature capturing a scene. The challenge […]
Fascinated by each place offering endless inspiration he strives to capture the feel of each day, time and location. He often paints barefoot, dancing while creating. As racer of classic […]
“How long does it take you to do a painting?” said the passerby. “About an hour” I say. If you really want to know, I started in 1966 sculpting with […]
Through experiencing the natural world outdoors; I'm intent on painting the color, space, and abstracted shapes combined with composition, to create mood and excitement in the painting and the process. […]
I lived and traveled on a 44' sailboat, for 27 years. I'm a USCG Licensed Captain. One of my favorite places to sail to was Oriental, Beaufort and New Bern, […]
Over time I've viewed my plein air painting excursions as an opportunity to work on my self. What better situation to practice moment to moment awareness ? We are continually […]
I had a long successful career in sales and marketing for the Paint and Coatings industry – I sold paint for a living. It paid for houses, cars, kid’s college […]
Growing up in a joint-family that loved to draw and paint, art became a part of my everyday life. So far I have seen three stages of my progress in […]
GALLERY CLOSED FOR JUDGING-(Ticketed Reception 5 PM-6:30 PM - -REOPENS TO PUBLIC 6:30 PM Festival headquarters, and the NC Plein Air Art Festival Exhibition and Sales Gallery will be based […]
