New Bern Plein Air paintings by Bernie Rosage Jr.

"A Stroll Down James Reed Lane... New Bern, NC" by Bernie Rosage Jr... 8x6x2.75"... Oil on panel, en plein aire, 9-2008. $200



"Bradham's Pharmacy... Birthplace of Pepsi-Cola, New Bern, NC" by Bernie Rosage Jr... 6x8" Oil on Panel, en plein aire, 9-2008. $200

"City Hall Clock Tower #2, New Bern, NC... A View from Pollock Street" by Bernie Rosage Jr... 8x6" Oil on Panel, en plein aire, 9-2008. $200

"Waterfront Docks, Downtown New Bern, NC"... 9x12" Oil on canvas, painted en plein aire for the IPAP's 7th annual WWPO, Bernie Rosage Jr., September 12, 2009. $250 unframed

"Major John Daves House, Historic New Bern, NC"... 9x12" oil on gallery wrapped canvas, painted en plein aire 9-13-2009 for IPAP's WWPO by Bernie Rosage Jr. $250 unframed

"In Memory of Mary, Cedar Grove Cemetery, New Bern, NC... 9x12x1.75" oil on panel, painted en plein aire 9-13-2009 for IPAP's WWPO by Bernie Rosage Jr. $275

"First Baptist Church, Historic New Bern, NC... 12x9" oil on gallery wrapped canvas, painted en plein aire 9-13-2009 for IPAP's WWPO by Bernie Rosage Jr. $250 unframed

Works in Plein Air show at New Bern ArtWorks Gallery...

I am honored and humbled to be a part of this gallery show... if you are in New Bern this year drop by for a gander...

New Bern ArtWorks Gallery presents "Plein Air Paintings of New Bern" and invites you to join the artists for an opening reception Friday, November 14, 5-8 PM. The gallery is located at 323B Middle Street in New Bern. The exhibit will be on display from mid November through December.



Cover art:
"City Hall Clock Tower" by Bernie Rosage Jr.
"Steeple" by Mitchell Morton
"Close By" by Vicki Vitale
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Bernie

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...

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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Close-up...


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...