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Mural by Violetta - location artist's home Welcome to our studios.  Violetta recently became a grand-mother to darling twin girls and they will be making their first visit to her home this week.  They are the darling children of her daughter Olga and husband Alex.  The babies are three months old.  As with all visitors to our home, the anticipation brings excitement, extra chores and plans.  This is the view from Violetta's studio.  She has been busy completing the mural and finishing up commissioned pieces. Bridge of Joy original oil by Violetta Mary Rose is working on completing two commissions which are located in the same area as this painting.  The clients are picking up the completed paintings early this week. Seaside Paradise original oil by Mary Rose Speaking of grand-children Mitchell is Mary Rose's grand son and he has taken up painting, in oil plein aire under the tutelage of Mary Rose. He is aged 7 yrs.  Here is h...

This view on our drive home, sunset and lupines. Historically the Adirondacks have been a destination chosen by artists.  Many have painted here including the famous Hudson River school of  painters. Chatting and roasting marshmallows by the open fire (Helen & Violetta) Long time friends of ours have a second home here and extended the invitation.   Sadly they cannot be here with us so we must fend for ourselves. Fresh fruit and plate awaiting home made crepes by Violetta Violetta loves to cook and we feel is an expert. Had she not chosen to become an Artist she likely would have her own Cooking programme. Omlette made from organic eggs is today's menu, Mary Rose and Violetta Mary Rose ask "is it ready yet, Violetta" Mary Rose took charge of the clean up and organization of the kitchen.   I was the hunter and gatherer. Mary Rose painting outside our home We are painting from early morning until sunset, weather permit...