The history of Key West's charming cottages, historic homes, and island architecture is examined ad reimagined in this exhibition. Ruley's revisionist approach to painting our historic jewels blends the before and after with color and whimsy.
Just down the street from 5 Brothers Sandwich Shop and Grocery, on Southard Street in old town, is a cute little cottage with a sawtooth roof and a starfish swag. I've made a few revisions, such as painting it yellow and giving it a picket fence. (What good is your artistic licence if you don't use it?) The roosters, hens and peeps are for real.
Next time you go to 5 Brothers, walk a couple houses toward Duval Street, and you'll see the cottage. I love, love, love their cafe con leche, and they make amazing french fries!
Even when I think I have it all planned out my paintings go through tons of changes.
It's crazy all the changes Mango Birds went through......in the beginning I had no idea there'd even be birds in it. (and now I kinda want to put birds in everything!
On display at The Studios of Key West, through July 2018, as part of their annual members' show called Mango Madness.
If you haven't already noticed, my annual summer sale has started and this year I'm including free shipping! CLICK HERE TO SEE THE SALE.
My favorite Christmas song is "Nothing but a child", written and sung by Steve Earle.
My wish for you this holiday is that you too find a miracle.