I'm humbled... Highlighted on Artist's Spotlite

I am very humbled and honored to be highlighted on Creative Spotlite's Artist Spotlite section of their awesome website. Many artists use their site as a knowledge base for art lessons and resources... cool to be highlighted among my peers. I have purchased several instruction DVD's from this top notch company and highly recommend their artists resources.

Please click here... Artist Spotlite - Bernie Rosage Jr... and take a gander... leave a comment if you get the chance.

A side note... I'm humbled two times over by having this painting,"Confederate Canteen", juried into the Spring Images Art Show sponsored by the Onslow Art Society and was awarded an Honorable Mention.




Bernie

Anything can happen when Princess' play soccer...

Today was a big day for the family Princess, Savannah Grace. It was her 4th birthday and her first soccer game watched by me... "Old Dad"... a name she came up with instead of granddaddy a long time ago.

She... referred to as The Princess from this point on... plays in the three/four year old Southwest Soccer League. The name of her team is the Hurricanes and they are coached by The Princess' daddy.

GO HURRICANES!!!!!!!

Lining up for the BIG game!... Looking pretty good at this point.

I asked The Princess to strike a soccer pose and this is what I got... any ballerinas out there may be able to identify this one for Old Dad. At one point in the game she was driving toward the goal in what look liked a sure thing when she saw me with camera in hand... she stopped and struck this pose... needless to say... no goal.

The Princess' baby brother, Camden, had the soccer thingy down pat... only problem... keeping him off the field. Good thing his Poppa was there to coral him when needed.

Older brother, Christian, was really into the game... his DS game that is!

The Princess drives the ball toward the goal...

NOT... right pass the goal and into the woods with both teams following her every step of the way.

Whoops... a close one... no score yet... BTW... where's the other team's goalie?

He was here earlier... I even snapped a photo of him. In fact this shot was taken just after his coach spent a full five minute time out untangling his whole right arm from the goal netting.

Strange things would happen during this game. Soccer players would leave the field for no reason at all..


At one point The Princess decided to take a break... left the field and went took a RELAX in her baby brother's car seat on the sidelines.

At another point she was looking in the trash can... go figure!

In fact... there were several times when Coach Daddy could only muster two or three players on the field at a time.

Ahhh... The Princess back in action!

"Get out of my way cry-baby... The Princess is coming through"....

Never call someone a cry-baby... you don't know when you might be one yourself. I learned something today in 3/4 year old soccer... crying has a domino effect... At one point there were five kids crying on the sidelines for no apparent reason... go figure!

Christian still enjoying HIS game but has digressed to his baby brother's car seat... Old Dad may use this photograph in his senior yearbook in a few years.

Meanwhile... Camden has made his way from the field to a tractor.

"No Princess... kick the ball that way"... says Coach Daddy. The Princess did score a goal for her team but it wasn't in the usual way... seems she has a trick play up her sleeve... She drove the ball toward the goal... faked a kick in... fell down... and knocked it in with her head... IMPRESSIVE!

Finally the show was over and it was time for "High Fives"...

and then the best part of the game...

SNACKS!

Grand Babies Birthdays this month!

My little buddy "Camden Quay" turned one year old on September 14th. Congrats little buddy!

You may remember him introducing himself on this blog a year ago... Glad to be here... Let me introduce myself...

Granddaddy, Camden, and Poppa... Goatees Galore!

Our "Little Princess", Savannah, turned 4 years old today! She holds a very special place in "Old Dad's" (that's me) heart...

Bernie, Tami, Olivia and Third Day... WOW what a treat!

Tami, Olivia, and I got a chance to go backstage and meet Mac, Mark, David, and Tai of Third Day after their concert in Raleigh last night. Read all about it here on October 3rd when I participate in another "Bloggin' for Third Day on the 3rd Day" episode...


Left to right: Mark, David, Bernie, Tai, Olivia, Tami, and Mac.

A special thanks to Nigel James and Mark Lee for making it happen!

BTW... the concert was AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!

Are you a Coke or Pepsi person?

Are you a Coke or Pepsi person?

Can you taste a difference?

I can... and Pepsi-Cola is my choice of soft drink.

"Bradham's Pharmacy... Birthplace of Pepsi-Cola, New Bern, NC"... 6x8" Oil on Panel, en plein aire, 9-2008.

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This painting, "Bradham's Pharmacy... Birthplace of Pepsi-Cola," is set in downtown New Bern, North Carolina and was painted en plein aire as part of the 6th Annual Worldwide Paint Out sponsored by the International Plein Air Painters. It marks the spot that was once a pharmacy where Caleb Bradham invented "Brad's Drink" in 1898 which he later patented as Pepsi-Cola. The historical site is owned by the Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company which serves as Pepsi memorabilia store where visitors can purchase a variety of Pepsi products and even belly up to a vintage soda fountain. I had a blast painting this one and met several nice people while working on it...

Leave a comment to let my know your soft drink of choice....






Photograph of sign on the building...



This original oil painting may be available for purchase... Check out Bernie's blog HERE...

911 remembered...

NC artists converge on New Bern to take part in IPAP Worldwide Paint Out... Bernie included!

"City Hall Clock Tower #1, New Bern, NC... A View from Craven Street"... 8x6" Oil on Panel, en plein aire, 9-2008.
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Several plein air artists from Eastern North Carolina (myself included) converged on the historic and beautiful town of New Bern, North Carolina to take part in the IPAP (International Plein Air Painters) 6th Annual Worldwide Paint Out. Plein air painters from all over the world agreed to meet in various locations all over the globe to plein air paint on September 5, 6, and 7. This special gathering is to help promote the unique art of painting "en plein aire"... a French term that translates... "in open air". This is my first of several paintings that weekend.

"City Hall Clock Tower #2, New Bern, NC... A View from Pollock Street"... 8x6" Oil on Panel, en plein aire, 9-2008.

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I headed out of the house, riding the heels of tropical storm Hanna, eager to plein air paint with of a couple of my artist friends who I was to meet in New Bern, North Carolina. We were taking part in the IPAP (International Plein Air Painters) 6th Annual Worldwide Paint Out. My pards set up in the shade of the trees at historic Christ's Church while I set up across the street (Pollock Street) to paint another view of the clock tower of the New Bern City Hall. We painted till dark...

"City Hall Clock Tower #3, New Bern, NC... A View from South Front Street"... 8x6" Oil on Panel, en plein aire, 9-2008.

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As you can see... The clock tower of New Bern's City Hall struck my fancy this past weekend. I captured it from several street views. I'll share other paintings from the event soon...

Bernie

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These original oil paintings by American Artist, Bernie Rosage Jr. may be available for purchase... email Bernie with the title in the subject line for detail... click HERE... Check out my blog HERE...

Drawing God....

A Kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they were drawing. She would occasionally walk around to see each child's work.

As she got to one little girl who was working diligently, she asked what the drawing was.

The girl replied, "I'm drawing God."

The teacher paused and said, "But no one knows what God looks like."

Without missing a beat, or looking up from her drawing, the girl replied, "They will in a minute."


Thanks for sending this Barb...

Plein Air Artists and Hanna converge of New Bern...

Tropical storm Hanna may make Saturday's Worldwide Plein Air Paint Out a bit challenging.... none-the-less many Eastern NC artists still plan to converge on the historical town of New Bern... myself included! She is projected (at this point) to be out of here by Saturday afternoon with Sunday being beautiful! The IPAP (International Plein Air Painters) holds a worldwide paint out every year (this is the 6th annual event) to promote the tradition and bring exposure to painting "en plein aire"... a French term which translates... "in open air". Does anyone know the French term "in open air and WIND"?

Bloggin' for Third Day on the 3rd day of September... If I were stranded on a deserted island....

If I were stranded on a deserted island with only one album to listen to which one would it be?

OK... I'm showing my age... besides... where would I plug in my turntable...

If I were stranded on a deserted island with only one person or group/band to load into my IPOD (assuming it had life lasting batteries) who would it be?

Why THIRD DAY of course!... emphasis on THIRD DAY!

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WHY Third Day of course!... emphasis on WHY... you ask?

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To be honest... it would be hard to limit myself to one artist/group downloaded to my IPOD... my eclectic tastes include a wide range of music and artists. Here are some examples of some of my favs... Jimi Hendrix, Van Morrison, Jackson Browne, Michael Card, Rory Gallagher, Bob Dylan, Robin Trower, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Lightnin' Hopkins, U2, Doc Watson, Foghat, Nora Jones, Eva Cassidy, Stephen Foster, Bad Company, Cherish the Ladies, BB King, .... dang... the list looks like it could go on forever so I'll stop now since you get the point.

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Why you still ask?

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Third Day fulfills all my moods for the various types of music I love... moods that range from Hendrix rocking riffs to Bob Dylan thought provoking ballads. They encompass a broad range of music that covers my moods and likes... to top all that... they enable me to worship my creator is a unique way that soothes my soul. In fact... they share the good news through their music that can lead to saving the soul... give them a listen if you never have.

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BTW... I must admit... "I'm traveling 33 1/3 RPM's in an IPOD world..." but... I know a GREAT band when I hear one... thanks Third Day!

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{EDIT}... now for the LIVE part... I hope you guys keep "When loves comes to town" in your set for Raleigh... that will give me my Rockin' Blues fix.... see you on the 19th!

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Bernie

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PS... What's your favorite music groups? Leave me a comment and let me know...