rilla's Page

Occupation

artist

About Me

I love to paint anything and everything. mostly clouds,
(the ceiling in 'cafe on the bay' at center shops on longboat key)
and work on the terra cotta capitals at the ca 'd zan, and painting in the game room on the third floor. these are the things that make me happy. Working on art thats so old my mind wonders to those days. and still playing with my five grown up children, and two grandchildren. I owned a gallery at Towles Court for seven years, that was fun but tooooo much work (and not art work). I look for the fun in a job and go to it thanking God for a beautiful world around me.

Ways to search for me or the things I do

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The things I like most about Bradenton and Manatee County

I was born here

My Interests & Hobbies

volunteering for arts day and reading festivals, volunteering and working the banyan theater in the summer , learning theater and meeting wonderful interesting people, volunteering for the ringling museum and circus sarasota when I have time. Repairing broken art.

My Favorite Local Restaurant(s)

use to be twin dolphin, they did finally after 40 years clean the ceiling in the dining room when Paul took the plate. If you knew me you'd be shocked at this, mama onesti has the best italian food , I know all the recipes and could live off it.

My favorite way to experience Bradenton and Manatee County the way locals do

daddy said he found me in a basket floating in the river (manatee)
like moses! I guess thats why I love the river most. grew up water skiing and horse back riding (way down the river). I love to watch the sail boats, and birds, and always have my binocs with me. Always looking for something beautiful to paint.

My Favorite Local Event(s)

naturally the sun rise and the sun set, the full moon and the beautiful sky full of clouds

My high school

potomac high, maryland

My College(s)

santa fe, gainesville
brevard c.c. , cocoa, fl.

Favorite Artist

sander hieleg

How I heard about AnythingArts.com

sarasota/anythingarts.com