PleinAireCottageArtists

Historic Yacht Basin, IRB, Fl. Original oil painted on canvas one panel by each artist:  Mary Rose, Violetta & Helen Tilston Hope everyone had a wonderful summer and that you are fully rested to take on the world of Autumn and Winter. The Plein Aire Cottage Artists have had one of their busiest and most successful Summer.  Pictured above is Violetta painting at Ballycotton, Co Cork,  Ireland, in June.    Ireland has welcomed our paintings.   One comment from an onlooker was "It looks like ye paint the sunlight in the painting" Mary Rose and Violetta adding magic to plein air paintings Four local newspapers covered our shows.  Cry Radio Station in Youghal invited Helen Tilston to Sixty Minutes for a one hour interview and a promise of a return visit prior to Christmas. Technical Asst. Reese Denehy at CRY Youghal Suzanne Dillon Radio Host at CRY Youghal Helen Tilston awaiting interview at CRY Station Youghal Pat...

A Mother's love, by Helen Tilston One of my favourite restaurants in Ireland is Aherne's, located in the Historic Walled port of Youghal (Old Town Walls, built in 12th century are still intact) is one of Ireland's Heritage Towns and is seeped in history.  Sir Walter Raleigh was Mayor of this town.  Myrtle Grove his home is worth visiting. When Katie Fitzgibbon, owner of Aherne's asked if we would exhibit our paintings in their dining room we were thrilled to be associated with this fine establishment. Coastal Living Series 19 is now at Aherne's. Should your travels take you to Ireland, Aherne's is a must.   Evening at Ballycotton by Violetta Summer's Dream by Mary Rose Holmes www.ahernes.net Open turf fires and warmest of  welcomes await you in this family run hotel in historic walled port of Youghal.  Rooms are comfortable and luxurious, decorated with antiques and original art work. Their famous seafood bar and restaurant special...

Mary Rose Holmes presents Award to Rebecca (Bama) Palmer, Owner of PJ Restaurant, IRB,.Photo;Phil Hanna Each year, for the past eight years,  the Plein Aire Cottage Artists and  Indian Rocks Beach Action 2000 present one business and one residence with the "PRESERVATION AWARD".  This year the winner for business is P.J's Restaurant & Oyster Bar.  The Owner Rebecca (Bama) Palmer pictured above accepting the Award from Plein Aire Cottage Artist, Mary Rose Holmes.   PJ's a long time business at Indian Rocks Beach found their lease was expiring and they then found an old building. They did a spectacular renovation. The  food is delicious and the service friendly and efficient. Mary Rose and GeorgeAnn Thompson accepting Award for the Brindley Family. Photo Phil Hanna The 2015 Residential Award was given to The Brindley Family.  This beautiful beach side home circa 1920 is elegantly and environmentally restored.   Accepting the award on ...

Mary Rose and Violetta at Indian Rocks Beach 2015 is already shaping up to be a very exciting year for Mary Rose Holmes, Violetta Chandler and Helen Tilston Helen at Indian Rocks Beach (photo credit Rossana Stroligo) Ireland has extended an invitation to us to exhibit "Coastal Living".   Our show will open in June 2015. Mary Rose at Indian Rocks Beach (photo credit:  Rossana Stroligo) Prior to the show we will be painting, on location, en plain air in Ireland.  Helen has been scouting Ireland for the past several months for vistas.    Paintings are being tagged, measured and selected.    We are also taking every moment to complete commissioned pieces prior to travelling to Europe.   A few of our patrons are planning to travel to Ireland for our art opening.   We are truly blessed. Coastal Cottages is ongoing at saltrockgrill.com

Plein Aire Cottage Artist Violetta paints in Sarasota Florida A sunny morning meeting in Sarasota, where we agreed to meet with Violetta (her hometown) and paint. The light and values have attracted Plein Aire Cottage Artist Helen Tilston We ran into some friends and following some diversions eventually found time to paint Plein Aire Cottage Artists Mary Rose Holmes and Violetta Downtown, Sarasota has seen some changes and is now vibrant and alive with many new stores, boutiques and restaurants.  It is certainly worth visiting and talk on the street is  "it is booming and is growing". Michael's on Main Street, Sarasota is our most recent gallery and we are thrilled to work with Gallery Curator, Kate Runyon whom we have the utmost respect.   She has incredible S.T.Y.L.E Kate Runyon.  She exudes style. Christie's At Indian Rocks Beach, Florida Christie's have opened a new office at Indian Rocks Beach, called  "Coastal Christie...

Three heads are better than one.   As the days grow longer and hotter we are choosing to spend the early parts of the day painting outdoors.   Each year we paint a triptych.  One panel by each artist.   Because of the sensitive nature of this type of painting, great care is taken.   Along with painting outdoors, we must co-ordinate our time  to this project. This triptych is one of our favourites. Panel 1, Violetta, Mary Rose & Helen One of our collectors has one commissioned triptych and her home is decorated around this piece of art. Our hearts gladden whenever we are invited to their home. Beach Trail, by Violetta Often we find a client leans more favourably to either Violetta, Mary Rose's or my paintings and they will collect our work. Boats at anchor, Mary Rose Holmes We can think of several clients who own at least one each of our paintings and then commission or purchase a trip-tych.   They feel they have a well round...

Violetta & Mary Rose applying finishing strokes Our feature painting" IRB - No Ordinary Here" is hung at Salt Rock Coastal Cottages Series 12 opens today     Please click. Your comments are always welcome