Week of Events
Greg Barnes demonstrates pastels on the waterfront – Queen St at Front St – New Bern
Greg Barnes demonstrates pastels on the waterfront – Queen St at Front St – New Bern
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, and multimedia programming. Throughout those years, Greg always kept his art supplies close at hand. In 2002 after 911, he and his family took a […]
Jill Banks demonstrates Historic Downtown New Bern’s Mitchell Hardware
Jill Banks demonstrates Historic Downtown New Bern’s Mitchell Hardware
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, setting my easel up in the water captured the joy of playing in the surf. For another piece, peeking over a wall to paint helped […]
Vlad Duchev demonstrates a Nocturnal – Galley Marina – New Bern
Vlad Duchev demonstrates a Nocturnal – Galley Marina – New Bern
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 stories within my work, creating a connection that transcends the boundaries of the canvas. "The less is more..." we always say!
Karen Crenshaw demonstrates in Historical Gardens – Pollock Street & Eden Street
Karen Crenshaw demonstrates in Historical Gardens – Pollock Street & Eden Street
“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 been or would like to visit. Plein air painting inspires me to capture the quality of the light that sets off that connection. Many of […]
Adam Houston demonstrates painting Historic architecture – Bern Street & Pollock St – New Bern
Adam Houston demonstrates painting Historic architecture – Bern Street & Pollock St – New Bern
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 in nature and capturing the landscape live as you experience it. While I’ve had the opportunity to paint across the US and Europe, I’m most […]
Mille Gosche demonstrates late morning light at Galley Marina – New Bern
Mille Gosche demonstrates late morning light at Galley Marina – New Bern
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 late afternoons.I love painting competitions because they keep me measured up and in tune with my fellow artists. Every little success, whether a good painting, […]
Russell Jewel demonstrates watercolor – Historic Architecture – Beaufort
Russell Jewel demonstrates watercolor – Historic Architecture – Beaufort
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 Magazine, and Plein Air Magazine. Jewell is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society, Transparent Watercolor Society of America and the American Watercolor Society. […]
Rose Kennedy Demonstrates painting Historical Architecture around Tryon Palace
Rose Kennedy Demonstrates painting Historical Architecture around Tryon Palace
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 of getting the essence of a painting down quickly with shifting light patterns, weather changes and intrusive “no see ums” is a fulfilling experience that […]
RAIN LOCATION CHANGE – Porch of Blades House – 602 Middle Street – Kirk Larsen demonstrates early evening lighting
RAIN LOCATION CHANGE – Porch of Blades House – 602 Middle Street – Kirk Larsen demonstrates early evening lighting
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 and modern sailboats, he’s especially passionate about subjects that include water. Painting is an opportunity to share with the viewer the "vibe" of the place […]
Jeff Steiner demonstrates watercolor Historic Architecture 300 Block BROAD STREET NEW BERN
Jeff Steiner demonstrates watercolor Historic Architecture 300 Block BROAD STREET NEW BERN
“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 sticks and wire along Lake Zumbra, Victoria, MN. Jump ahead to 1976, University of Minnesota, paired with a semester at Tian Jin University in 1981 […]
Jennifer Holmes demonstrates late morning light – Duck Creek Marina – New Bern
Jennifer Holmes demonstrates late morning light – Duck Creek Marina – New Bern
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. Painting in the traditions of outdoor painters of the early New England Plein Air Painters of Old Lyme, CT, and Rockport, MA, I paint on […]
Fen Rascoe demonstrates painting activities – Oriental waterfront – Oriental (RESCHEDULED FROM TUESDAY DUE TO STORM)
Fen Rascoe demonstrates painting activities – Oriental waterfront – Oriental (RESCHEDULED FROM TUESDAY DUE TO STORM)
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 in and participate in the story being told. He paints alla prima or wet on wet all in one session with oils, and his style […]
Debra Howard demonstrates late afternoon lighting – River Walk – New Bern
Debra Howard demonstrates late afternoon lighting – River Walk – New Bern
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, NC. I'm looking forward to painting this area. I now spend my summers on the Leelanau Peninsula on Lake Michigan and have won the Glen […]
Jim Rehak Demonstrates at Duck Creek Marina – New Bern
Jim Rehak Demonstrates at Duck Creek Marina – 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 shaped by the experiences that move through us. Painting allows us to share those experiences. An artist's response to nature, light and everything around us […]
John Eiseman demonstrates painting the Water Front to the left of Persimmons – New Bern
John Eiseman demonstrates painting the Water Front to the left of Persimmons – New Bern
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 and family times. I have always been frugal. Also, I have always painted on the weekends and evenings… sometimes to the chagrin of my wife […]
Durre Waseem demonstrates painting the costumed model – New Bern Historical Society Gardens – Pollock entrance
Durre Waseem demonstrates painting the costumed model – New Bern Historical Society Gardens – Pollock entrance
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 art. Firstly, when right after my graduation I started teaching at the same university and learnt more from painting with my students than under my […]
Exhibition & Sales Gallery
Exhibition & Sales Gallery
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 at Historic New Bern’s Farmers Market, less than two blocks from Tryon Palace. Beginning Monday morning May 13, the Exhibition And Sales Gallery will open […]