To Arthur... Slainte!

To Arthur...

To Guinness...

Happy Arthur's Day...



Celebrating 250 years of the Black Stuff

1759 ~ 2009

May the most you wish for...

Be the least you get.

Now go and "Wet Your Whistle"... Slainte!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIfoHqA_hSo

Enchanting Ireland Art Exhibit @ New Bern ArtWorks by Bernie Rosage Jr: FOR IMMEDIATE NEWS RELEASE

“Enchanting Ireland”

September 1 - 30, 2009

New Bern ArtWorks & Company Gallery and Studio
323B Middle Street (rear)
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
252 634-9002

Art Walk and Artist's Reception Friday, September 11th, 5-8PM.

Take an artistic journey to the Emerald Isle as seen through the eyes and palette of American Artist, Bernie Rosage Jr. Selected works from the "Enchanting Ireland" collection is on exhibit at ArtWorks and Company, New Bern, NC. This collection was inspired by a trip Bernie and his wife, Tami, took to Ireland in celebration of their 20th wedding anniversary and their family heritage. These works are the culmination of 11 months of arduous work… “I thoroughly enjoyed painting this series… with each stroke it felt as if I was still in that special place” states Rosage. He goes on to say, “It is my wish that you (the viewer) get a sense of the beauty and magical quality of the Irish landscape, culture, and her people as you view these works… in short… I hope you too are Enchanted.”

Bernie Rosage Jr. is a native of Onslow County, North Carolina, where he resides with his wife, Tami, their children and grandchildren. Bernie’s passion for art started at an early age and continues as a self taught artist. He likes the term "self motivated to be taught" as he works hard to fuel his passion of oil painting. His painterly approach to color and texture adds to his unique sense of style, best defined as Impressionistic Realism. His subjects are often personal and convey feelings of peace, serenity, and nostalgia. "I am drawn to country roads, marshlands, cottages, barns, trees, open fields, flowing rivers, etc... anything that eludes to a peaceful, calming feeling when viewed," states Rosage. His paintings are a wonderful culmination of sensitivity and skill and are collected throughout the United States, Ireland, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

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http://www.bernierosage.com/
Go to Bernie’s web page and click on his “Enchanting Ireland” blog to read more about these paintings and their experiences in Ireland.

"Enchanting Ireland" Exhibit continues in New Bern, NC

My "Enchanting Ireland" Exhibit tour continues with stop #2 in New Bern. NC...

Bernie Rosage Jr, and Jonathan Grauel, Featured Artists for September at New Bern ArtWorks and Company Gallery located in the heart of New Bern, North Carolina.

Selected works from Bernie's "Enchanting Ireland" collection will be on exhibit at ArtWorks and Company Gallery and Studio throughout the month of September.

Meet Bernie at the Gallery artist's reception on Friday, September 11th from 5-8pm. Take a walking tour of all the galleries in historic downtown New Bern at that time since the reception is in conjunction with the New Bern Artwalk Evening.


My family lends a hand to help move the Enchanting Ireland collection from the Council for the Arts, Jacksonville, NC to ArtWorks and Company Gallery in New Bern, NC last Saturday. Picture LtoR: My daughter, Olivia, my wife, Tami, my mom, Maggie, and my dad, Bernie Sr.


Artist and gallery partner, George Hunter, helps on the New Bern side of the move.

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The exhibit will be on display at New Bern ArtWorks and Company Gallery the entire month of September... hope you make plans to attend.

Bernie