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Russell Jewel demonstrates watercolor – Historic Architecture – Beaufort

May 15 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Beaufort Historic Site

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 […]

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Rose Kennedy Demonstrates painting Historical Architecture around Tryon Palace

May 15 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tryon Palace, 529 S Front St, New Bern, NC 28562, USA

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 […]

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Kirk Larsen demonstrates early evening lighting – Duck Creek Marina – New Bern

May 15 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Duck Creek Marine Service, 699 Galloway Rd, New Bern, NC 28560, USA

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 […]

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Jeff Steiner demonstrates watercolor Historic Architecture 300 Block BROAD STREET NEW BERN

May 16 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am
New Bern, NC, USA

“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 […]

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Jennifer Holmes demonstrates late morning light – Duck Creek Marina – New Bern

May 16 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Duck Creek Marine Service, 699 Galloway Rd, New Bern, NC 28560, USA

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. […]

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Debra Howard demonstrates late afternoon lighting – River Walk – New Bern

May 16 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
New Bern, NC, USA

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, […]

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Jim Rehak Demonstrates at Duck Creek Marina – New Bern

May 17 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am
Duck Creek Marine Service, 699 Galloway Rd, New Bern, NC 28560, USA

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 […]

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John Eiseman demonstrates painting the Water Front – New Bern

May 17 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
New Bern, NC, USA

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 […]

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Durre Waseem demonstrates painting the costumed model – New Bern Historical Society Gardens – Pollock entrance

May 17 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
New Bern Historical Society Gardens – Pollock Street 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 […]

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Exhibition & Sales Gallery

May 18 @ 9:00 am
New Bern Farmer’s Market

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 […]

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