Coastal Cottages Series Twelve Opens at Salt Rock Grill

Violetta, Helen and Mary Rose
Spiritual Estuary,  View from Porch, IRB-No Ordinary Here
Experts and skilled workers hang our show with care and precision
 The hanging committee and skilled experts are in the midst of hanging Coastal Cottages Series 12.     Salt Rock Grill sparkles with light, the view over the intercoastal waterway will take your breath away.  It is a painter's dream.  
 
 
 
  Violetta Chandler, Mary Rose Holmes and Helen Tilston unveil 60 new original oil paintings on February 28th at 6:00 p.m.  at:  Salt Rock Grill,  9325 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores  For Reservations Tel.  727.593.7625


 The scale and values of Violetta's paintings have been likened to
  John Singer Sargent,  Mary Rose's  use of pink and purples and her brushstrokes have been likened to Monet and
 Helen Tilston to the Spanish painter of light  Joaquin Sorolla. (MW)
"Their best paintings ever"  MW

A portion of the proceeds benefit Indian Rocks Beach Action 2000.

Salt Rock Grill owns their own fleet of fishing boats and the selection and freshness is superb.

Executive Chef, Tom Pritchard attracts visitors from all corners of the USA and Canada.










Comments

  1. Castles Crowns and CottagesFebruary 23, 2014 at 7:06 AM

    What a joyous world you live in, Helen. And I love your "signature" braid and hat....you are living your dream. And I thank you for coming to visit me and may you always be an angel to someone through the beauty of your art, for art is much needed in this stressful world!

    Have a super and most BEAUTIFUL Sunday! Anita

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