Art Show Series 1X Plein Aire Cottage Artists - Villa Gallace Feb 2011


Early morning skies of soft pinks, peaches and gentleness greet us each day here at Indian Rocks Beach, Florida.  As the day awakens and the sun gradually heats up, the sky changes to vivid blue from turquoise to royal and never two days being the same.  Evening sunsets having been remarkable with oranges and bold streaks of colour resembling the rainbow.  The afterglow following sunset is the most spectacular time.


The Plein Aire Cottage Artists paint in all types of weather and some days can be challenging and always, always we are rewarded and pleased that we braved the elements. 

This is a particularly busy time for us as we try to get as many scenes on canvas in anticipation of
"Plein Aire Cottage Artists Series 9 Art Show". Paintings included in the exhibition will feature local paintings and paintings from our world travels.   For 2011 Villa Gallace have invited us to exhibit in their restaurant which has charm and decor in the style visitors expect when vacationing in Florida. The view over the intercoastal waterway is well, you will have to see for yourself, and I promise you will not be disappointed.  Villa Gallace is a family owned restaurant and the owner Luigi Gallace is always at the door with a smile and hug and extending the warmest of welcomes.  Customers become friends at Gallace's.  The chef is renowned for consistently dishing up excellent cuisine, with daily specials and the freshest of produce.  
A 5-Panel painting of the view from Villa Gallace will be featured.  The title "the bridge that brings people home"

We look forward to meeting you on Feb 4 at 5.30 at Villa Gallace, 109 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach,
Tel. 727.596.0200 Gallace's for dinner reservations

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