P eter Carr - Paintings of Bequia J ulie Savage Lea Watercolours and oils by Peter Carr, Australian artist, sailor, world traveller, and carpenter, who first arrived in Bequia in 1978. Inspired by the people and scenery of this tiny Caribbean island, Peter returns frequently to paint the timeless aspects and everyday life of one of his favourite places. Collectors from around the world find his vibrant Bequia pictures irresistible. View a wide selection of his original work, by appointment, at Mango Art Studio, Bequia. His new book, BEQUIA, A FEAST OF COLOR, consists of 64 pages, featuring 56 of his paintings. Historical commentary by two Bequia friends, Bob Berlinghof and Nolly Simmons, makes Peter’s book a fascinating guide throughout the island from an artist’s view.
Julie, a life-long artist with a university degree in fine art, sailed into Bequia in 1978. For 39years she has painted local scenes, people and flowers in watercolours and acrylics and her work is exhibited and collected internationally. In 2000, Macmillan Caribbean published a book of her artwork, BEQUIA REFLECTIONS – An Artist in the Caribbean, available locally or through her website. Julie hosts Sunday Afternoon Tea, “Bequia Style” (2-4pm) in the truly unique setting of her delightful home-studio, Mango Art Studio, tucked away on a hillside with spectacular views over the east coast of the island - call to reserve the special round trip taxi service from the harbour.
By appointment, call (784) 455-4677 www.mango-art-studio-bequia.com | julieslea@yahoo.com
By appointment, call (784) 455-4677 www.juliesavagelea.com | julieslea@yahoo.com www.mango-art-studio-bequia.com Mango Art Studio, Spring, Bequia
L.D. Lucy
Silma Duncan
L.D. Lucy arrived on Bequia with her paints 20 years ago ‘to see what happened next’. She is now established as one of the region’s leading artists, known for her intriguing ‘goddess’ paintings of mermaids and nature spirits, capturing in brilliant tropical colours the mystery and humour of island life. She is an accomplished portrait artist too whose commissions also include large wall paintings and is the founder of Bequia’s Oasis Art Gallery & Gift Shop, a popular venue showcasing arts and crafts all made in SVG. This season, against the backdrop of a variety of others’ work, the gallery celebrates Lucy’s 20 Bequia years with exhibitions of her new series of paintings (“illustrations for a book of mythology yet to be written”), a retrospective collection, new print editions and Telrelease (784) xxx-xxxx (784) xxx-xxxx the for sale of or works from her private archive.
Bequian poet, Silma Duncan, has been dubbed the Poet Laureate of St. Vincent & the Grenadines. She has been recognized by St. James Palace for a poem honouring the late Princess Diana and has been written up in Caraibes Magazine and published in the London Independent. She has also been interviewed by BBC Radio in Manchester. Her poetry covers a wide range of subjects ranging from love, relationships and the treatment of women, to a tribute to the famous Black Carib leader, Joseph Chatoyer. Silma recently released her 8th book of poetry entitled, The Humpback Whale and a delightfully illustrated children’s book, A Day in the Life of a Turtle. Her books can be found in Port Elizabeth at the Bequia Bookstore, Solana’s Boutique and Island Style, or directly from(784) Silma.xxx-xxxx With a little she will expressively recite Tel orencouragement (784) xxx-xxxx one of her poems for the listener!
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS!
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