Landcape Impressionist PainterPeter Pettegrew In Neptune Beach, Fl

July 21, 2008 under Events

Peter Pettegrew, Orlando Florida plein air painter and friend of the Interior Motives Gallery, recently had an opening and one-man show over on the other coast. The show itself doesn’t close till the 25th.
Peter’s paintings, giclee prints and litho prints are all available here at Interior Motives, and Peter may be contacted through proprietor Leslie Curran for commissions. Peter is represented internationally by Seven North of St Petersburg, Fl.

Here’s the officially release:


Florida landscape impressionist painter Peter Pettegrew is guest of honor at his one man show hosted by The Annex at Neptune Beach FL.
A Collection of New Works from this modern day plein air impressionist. Pettegrew brought 39 paintings along with original handmade serigraphs and stone lithographs painted over the last 2 years. The collection includes painting from his travels in Montana, California, South Carolina, the Caribbean and, of course, Florida.
The huge collection of Pettegrew landscapes was matched by the huge turn-out for this fund raiser and the 1st Pettegrew show here at the Annex.
The show will be up until 25th of July The Annex 200 1st Street North Neptune Beach Florida (904-247-7200)

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Workshop News From Plein Air Painter Robert Simone

June 24, 2008 under Events, local artists

Back By Popular Demand!!

Full Immersion – Summertime Workshop II
With St Petersburg Artist Robert J. Simone
July 10th & 11th @ Indian Rocks Beach Art Center
9:00 am – 4:00 pm with lunch break at Noon.
Fee: $60
Class Limit-12 students-please call our office at 727-596-4331 to register

Here are comments from last month’s participants:

“Robert was great-good teacher-funny-great painter and lots of patience-I really enjoyed it!” Barb K.
“Robert’s techniques have been a value tool towards stretching me as a painter, appreciate his teaching skills.” Pat T.

The workshop will use still life as subject matter. Focus on Drawing (the envelope method), Values, Colors and Edges. Emphasis will be placed on John Singer Sergeant’s Five Types of Light and proper brush handling. In addition Robert will explain the concepts of “Chiaroscuro” and “Notan”
The course is suitable for all skill levels.
Robert is represented locally by Interior Motives, 1110 Central Ave, St. Pete.