Stirling Studio Exhibit

A fine variety of artwork from The Exhibiting Society of Artists is now on display at the Stirling Studios Gallery at 730 Broadway in Dunedin. This free show is open to the public, so readers should definitely take advantage of the opportunity. The studio is in the attic of the art building; visitors should take the elevator to the second floor. The vast space has been wonderfully converted into a spacious art gallery with a number of private studios rented by local painters and crafters. I have visited twice now and both times have had the opportunity to speak with a fellow artist at work. Everyone here is very congenial and open to questions. I myself would truly enjoy renting a studio here for photographic work one day. The gallery is open from 11AM to 5PM during the week and noon to 3PM on Saturdays. There will be a "Meet the Artists" event on Friday, January 13th from 5:30 to 8 PM. I hope to see you there.

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(2 C More Art go to www.themindscapeartfoundry.com or www.artoflylepolyak.com)

Suncoast Parrot Sanctuary makes the news

It's always wonderful to be able to call attention to your friends and that's made easier when the media finds them. I've had the pleasure of visiting Captain Tut Barret of the Suncoast Parrot Sanctuary in the past for his photographic needs. The Sanctuary acts as a shelter and rehabilitation clinic for displaced and injured parrots. These are among my favorite creatures to capture on my digital camera as they are amazingly expressive, vibrant and always very curious of technology.

Photo Opp at The Suncoast Parrot Sanctuary

I had the distinct pleasure to visit the Pinellas Suncoast Parrot Sanctuary this weekend and meet its founder and President Captain “Tut” Barrett. The Sanctuary takes in Parrots who are injured or handicapped, who have outlived their keepers and other exotic birds from families that can no longer afford to keep them. Captain Tut does an excellent job nursing these beautiful birds back to health, training them and providing for them. The birds in turn provide affection, education and entertainment for PARC, Disney, local parades and other events. Captain Barrett has become an authority on Parrot Health and well-being with local veterinary clinics and it is always a pleasure to photograph animals who approach my camera out of personal curiosity. My crew and I wish him the best and hope we may be invited back should he require photography for advertisement in the future. Expect to see a variety of color parrot photos added to the Take Flight Gallery in weeks to come.

Please visit the Suncoast Parrot Sanctuary Website at http://www.suncoastparrotsanctuary.org/ and consider donating to aid its efforts.

"Hey, whatcha got there?"

Captain Tut with Cockatoos.

Parrots like their toys.

Captain Tut with a Macaw.

An African Gray.

These guys love attention.

"Ah! Flash!"

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(2 C More art go to www.themindscapeartfoundry.com)