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Painting by Violetta We are frequently asked to paint sunsets.  The sunsets at Indian Rocks Beach, with the beautiful Gulf of Mexico as a backdrop, are some of the finest in the world. Mary Rose Holmes plans her day around sunsets and is most always home when the sun is sinking. Quite frequently there will be a green flash as the sun hits the water for it's final decent. Mary Rose - boat just before sunset Helen Tilston - January sunset Someone's favourite view by Helen Tilston Mary Rose's view at sunset Violetta captured the boats at sunset View from Mary Rose's cottage at Sunset Sunset from Indian Rocks Beach shore Sunset from Indian Rocks - Mary Rose Holmes Bon Voyage at Sunset, Indian Rocks Beach Mary Rose Holmes Lets walk to the shore at Sunset Mary Rose Holmes August sunset from Holmes cottage, Mary Rose Holmes Which do you prefer sunrise or sunsets? 

Mary Rose, Helen and Violetta painting at Indian Rocks Beach The beach at Indian Rocks Beach is, as we have said before, one of the most beautiful in the world. Approximately 15 miles away is the beautiful city of St. Petersburg Florida, which houses some of the finest museums.   The Dali Museum houses the largest collection of Dali's work, outside Spain. The new museum designed by  HOK & Beck Group opened early this year and is a much admired building. This provides some history on Dali Dali Museum, St. Petersburg Florida We depart Dali Museum, and strolling on over to The Museum of Fine Art which is a big favourite of ours, it is what we refer to, as a very manageable museum, rich is its collection yet not massive and confusing.  Some of our favourite paintings receive a visit George Innes -Early Moonrise, Florida, Robert Henri-Village Girl Lily Cow, Claude Monet -Le Parlement effet de broulliard,Berthe Morisot- La Lecture Feeling wonderfully inspired and fo

Church, Sea Road, Galway The Plein Aire Cottage Artists are travelling separately this week.  Helen Tilston is in Ireland, celebrating her 30th Wedding Anniversary.  Yes, the paintbox is along. Lissadell House, Sligo Violetta is visiting friends in Hawaii and painting Violetta soaking up the sun and doing what she loves in Hawaii Mary Rose Holmes painting her favourite hotel Mary Rose Holmes is visiting friends and painting at New Smyrna Beach and has met with the local Press The Clearwater Gazette http://www.clearwatergazette.com/A6_gif.html What are you doing this week?