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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Lights Camera Action Art and What's Right With Tampa Bay


What's Right With Tampa Bay is a weekly feature by Fox TV Tampa.   They contacted us in March asking if they could follow us as we painted for a morning.  Brian Grey is a talented interviewer and photographer.  We were immediately made feel comfortable as his camera zoomed in. Brian has been to the finest museums and galleries in Europe and before long we were chatting like long time friends.




Three hours of filming and interruptions with passing traffic and enthusiastic tourists passed all too quickly.  As you can see from the shadows, we were in the noon hour sunshine. Temperature was 88 degrees and our umbrellas provided relief

Fresh Florida strawberries and oranges replenish our energy
 Back at Mary Rose Holmes studio for afternoon tea and refreshments.


Artists Mary Rose Holmes and Violetta Shtumeyzen Chandler

We extended an invitation to Brian Grey and Fox TV Tampa to join us in Ireland on June 13th at The Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan, Co Waterford Ireland, when Coastal Cottages Series 18 is unveiled.  The show features paintings of Ireland and Florida and last count it looks like we will have 36 new paintings.




Artists Mary Rose Holmes and Violetta Shtumeyzen-Chandler 



Click on Video Below to View What's Right With Tampa Bay




Do you get nervous when speaking publicly?

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25 comments:

  1. Pura VidaMay 13, 2015 at 1:18 PM

    Look at you pretty lady....how exciting!!! I do not like public and I am so impressed with those who handle it well!

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    1. helen tilstonMay 16, 2015 at 12:30 AM

      Thank you for your visit. Like you I get nervous when speaking in public. I always pray I will not stammer.
      Have a wonderful weekend

      Helen xx

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  2. Salty Pumpkin StudioMay 13, 2015 at 1:36 PM

    Delighteful! Congratulations!
    You all take the heat looking well on film.

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    1. helen tilstonMay 16, 2015 at 12:31 AM

      Thank you for watching our film. It was indeed hot and the umbrellas provided some relief. Sunblock is a marvellous invention.
      Have a lovely weekend
      Helenxx

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  3. donna bakerMay 13, 2015 at 3:04 PM

    That is so exciting. If I had to speak in front of a crowd, I would have a heart attack; that or my voice would be so tremulous, no one would understand me.

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  4. RosemaryMay 13, 2015 at 3:08 PM

    Dear Helen - how lovely to see the three of you artistic ladies painting and chatting in the Floridian sunshine and all looking lovely and very relaxed.
    I am happy to talk in public as long as I am discussing something that I know about.
    Did Brian Grey and Fox TV Tampa accept your kind invitation to film in Ireland?

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    1. helen tilstonMay 16, 2015 at 12:34 AM

      Hello Rosemary,
      Mary Rose is the most experience at Public Speaking and has given several TV and radio interviews. Violetta also gets to the heart of the matter when speaking and while she speaks softly has the gift of holding an audience and there is complete silence when she speaks.
      We shall see if our new found friends from Fox will show up in Ireland.
      Have a great weekend
      Helen xx

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  5. PondsideMay 13, 2015 at 5:50 PM

    How lovely to hear your voices!
    Such a gift each of you has and shares.
    Public speaking? For some reason I lost my fear years ago. Perhaps it is due to teaching adults. Who knows?

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    1. helen tilstonMay 16, 2015 at 12:37 AM

      Thank you very much for listening to our video. We love to paint and our friendship I treasure. I am anxiously awaiting their arrival in Ireland.
      Congratulations on being a relaxed public speaker. That is a great GIFT
      HelenXX

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  6. JenMay 13, 2015 at 6:45 PM

    Thats fantastic! I look forward to watching it.

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    1. helen tilstonMay 16, 2015 at 12:37 AM

      Hello Jen, Thank you for visiting.
      Wishing you a wonderful week
      Helen xx

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  7. KarenaMay 14, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    Wonderful Helen!! The art and you ladies!!
    xoxo
    Karena
    The Arts by Karena

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    1. helen tilstonMay 16, 2015 at 12:38 AM

      Hello Karena,

      Thank you for your visit and for your kind and encouraging comments.
      Coming from you this means very much to us.

      Helen xxx

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  8. ~Lavender Dreamer~May 14, 2015 at 1:50 PM

    How wonderful! I'm sure I would get very nervous but you are amazing! It was fun to watch you at work and listen to your thoughts on the old Florida cottages. I'd love to come there and visit some day. Sweet hugs, Diane

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    1. helen tilstonMay 16, 2015 at 12:40 AM

      Hello Diane,

      We would love to have you visit with us at Indian Rocks Beach. Let's plan it for the Fall. We would love to have you over for afternoon tea and show you Indian Rocks Beach through our eyes.

      Helenxx

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  9. Jackie and Joel SmithMay 15, 2015 at 2:01 AM

    What a delightful experience! Loved this post, Helen!

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    1. helen tilstonMay 16, 2015 at 12:41 AM

      Hello Jackie

      Thank you for taking the time to comment, as I know you are on the "high seas" as we speak.

      It was indeed special being with Bryan from Fox TV.

      Helen xx

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  10. LoreeMay 17, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    How exciting! I am sure it was a wonderful opportunity to share your beautiful art.

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  11. Hilary Melton-ButcherMay 18, 2015 at 6:32 AM

    Hi Helen - sounds wonderful ... and I loved the clip - great camaraderie and I certainly hope the Dungarvan trip comes off - that'll be fun. I sincerely hope our weather improves .. though I gather the cloud scapes in the next couple of days could be extraordinary ...

    I apologise for not being here .. I took on too much in April and am now catching up ... take care and enjoy your en plein air ...

    PS I posted about Sarah Lay - a photographer based in Cornwall .. some pics here: http://positiveletters.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/x-is-for-x-factor-number-of-oddities.html

    Cheers for now - Hilary

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  12. flowers on my tableMay 18, 2015 at 2:54 PM

    Hello Helen, congratulations on your t.v. interview, I thought you all sounded and looked wonderful. You are terribly brave! Congratulations also on your exhibition in Ireland, how wonderful for you. Good luck with it all. Thank you so much for your kind words, I do miss the blogging community, when I'm not blogging.Keep up the great work. All my love, Linda xx

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  13. UnknownMay 21, 2015 at 5:09 AM

    You are fabulous! Congratulations on the interview, it was wonderful.

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  14. GillianMay 24, 2015 at 2:42 AM

    You are all the most wonderful advertisement in the world for Plein Aire Painting. Such vibrant colour in the sunshine.
    Public speaking, I can do! But speaking into a camera makes me sound like a drone. I have to exaggerate all expressions and smile strangely.
    Ireland is getting more tempting every day.
    Cheers Gillian

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  15. PoppyJune 6, 2015 at 12:06 PM

    Dear Helen,

    Catching up with your latest posts, as I've been busier than usual, and what a most pleasant surprise to view this wonderful video of the trios history, friendship and beautiful works. I so enjoyed hearing all of you speak on the heartfelt passion you have for India Rocks and its surrounding community.

    Happy weekend!

    xx
    Poppy

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  16. Jenny WoolfJune 8, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    What a great film, you're all there in the sunshine,chatting, relaxing and having fun! Brings a bit of summer into this rather grey June day here in London!

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  17. A Bit of the BlarneyJune 27, 2015 at 7:36 AM

    How wonderful it is that you are, in your way, preserving what soon may be lost to us. An admirable and how nice to have good friends work together for the same cause in such a beautiful way. You are all so gifted and talented...cherish these moments. Wishing you well!

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