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Bernie Rosage Jr.
at the Octagon House
in Cedar Point, NC
April 2011 |
I have lived in Kellum Community of Onslow County almost all of my life. As an avid surfer in the 1970's I passed the Octagon House countless times on Highway 24 through Cedar Point on my way to Bogue and some tasty waves! I had heard stories that it was the oldest standing structure in Carteret County and that it was even haunted...probably a story to keep people from trespassing. As long as I can remember the structure stood abandoned with strict orders of "no trespassing". I had never set foot on the property until October of last year when the plein air painting group I belong to organized the location as one of our monthly "paint outs". I was amazed to see this jewel renovated to its full beauty and the grounds perfect fodder for a landscape plein air painter like myself. Since then I have revisited the old house to paint, walk, and simply take in the beauty of the house and location! When it came to a topic (work of art) for my final project for Sara Gant's Art Appreciation class... the Octagon House was an easy choice for me!
Bernie Rosage Jr.
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The view of the Octagon House from Highway 24 in Cedar Point.
This was the view I saw for 30 plus years as I drove by! |
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| This was the condition of the Octagon House as I remembered it most of my life. |
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| Me plein air painting at the Octagon House in October of 2010. |
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The OOPS (Onslow Outdoor Painters Society) gathered at the
Octagon House for a monthly "paint out". |
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| A perfect location for plein air painting! |
