PleinAireCottageArtists

2009 was a year of travel for us. Mary Rose painted in Bermuda. Violetta painted in Michigan state and surrounding states. Helen Tilston painted in Venice and Madrid (the home of her mentor Joaquin Sorolla) For the past twelve months, Mary Rose Holmes, Violetta (Chandler) and Helen Tilston have been preparing for this major show. Our creations include a polytych (5 panels) The vista is the bridge leading to Indian Rocks Beach, painted from Villa Gallace/JD's. Save Our Cottage Series 7 is without doubt our best show to date. We are very proud of our creations and look forward to sharing them with you. Looking forward to meeting you on January 8th at 6.p.m. Guppy's 1701 Gulf Blvd Indian Rocks Beach Florida 33785

The homeowners exquisite taste leans toward original art. The owners are passionate about colour and art. One of a kind pieces adorn tables and shelves. The house has been lovingly decorated in true tropical style. The view from the garden is the intercoastal waterway. This wide expanse of water faces south and enjoys an unobstructed view of mangroves and hidden corners where manatee and dolphins shelter. The herons's spindly legs and frozen stare are common views. In secret I visited the home when the "woman of the house was on a business trip". Her husband wanted to surprise her with a Christmas gift of an original oil painting of her view. I had the most wonderful time painting this scene for a wonderful and loving couple. The finished painting is 30" x 72" The original home for this painting was to be the bedrooms, however, the owners decided on the entry hallway were it could be viewed by friends and family

The Plein Aire Cottage Artist's "Christmas Show" is now hanging at Francis Wilson Theatre in Clearwater. This unique, warm, inviting and elegant theatre overlooks the bridge leading to Clearwater Beach. The view from the Gallery is spectacular. (We plan on painting from here). Our art show includes our triptych "Welcome to Indian Rocks Beach" and three new triptychs.Also included is a painting of Vicchiomaggio Chapel and of course our our (St. Petersburg's) wedding chapel. The show includes paintings of Ireland, Venice and our beloved Indian Rocks Beach. The show can be viewed daily. From 10.30 to 5.00 and during the show A Christmas Carol plays from December 09 through 20. Contact Francis Wilson Theatre In photo left to Right: Plein Aire Cottage Artist Mary Rose Holmes, Box Office Manager of Francis Wilson Theatre, Gabrielle Snap and Artist Helen Tilston