Archive for May, 2010

 The Coconut Grove Peacock Tour  was launched and all the finished peacocks were splendidly displayed out along the Promenade by the Shoppes of Mayfair. These photos were shot at the beginning of the first hour but the party had not quite yet started.. It was packed. Just about everyone was there.

Heather Bettner  came up with the idea of the www.coconutgrovepeacocktour.com
was Born in Coconut Grove, FL.

“Majestic Peacock” my 1st peacock sponsored by Milam’s Market, Coconut Grove

“Queen Of Coconut Grove“  my 2nd peacock . I was fortunate to have had a second sponsor Pat Sessions and Family for the benefit of the Village Council  inspired my vision for this imagery. He  asked me to paint  Main Hwy,  the historic  playhouse, Charles Street where the first Bahamian villagers settled in the late 1800’s , Greenstreets restaurant, Commodore Plaza down to the Post office and LuLus restaurant on the far right corner. Grovites who live here love Coconut Grove. We live outdoors and bicycle, sail and stroll our neighborhoods.. So putting the local “Peacocks” in town amongst the gardens that grow profusely here  is my way of showing how much many of  love Coconut Grove. 

Backside of  QUEENIE
“PEACOCK PARK the way it used to be

Pat Sessions Family ( my sponsor) - to the Benefit of the Village Council

Erica King -Coconut Grove, Artist  – Golden Celebration Peacock is a collage of the local smiling faces of
people who have made Coconut Grove what it is.

Fred Hunt -Coconut Grove artist on left ,  Meme Ferre red peacock on right

  St. Stephens peacock on the left and  Dan  Bondorffs peacock on the right.

 Dan Bondorrf, Silvia and  Lebos  and Georges  peacocks

 Emilio Sauma also one of the Peacock Artists with me in my handpainted handmade Sexy pink Heliconias dress.

Meme Ferre Artist standing by her peacock.

Little Girl was loving Miss Queenie

 Monty Trainer  of Coconut Grove,
Tom Falco in back  www.coconugrovegrapevine.com

I moved to Coconut Grove in 1979 . One of the colors I remembered that  the beautiful Playhouse  was painted was pink.
Pat Sessions and family sponsored me to paint my 2nd peacock and asked me to paint the Coconut Grove Playhouse on the Peacock. Immediately I saw the color Pink.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did painting that color with the yellow frangipanis and our beautiful blue skies.

http://coconutgrovegrapevine.blogspot.com/

http://coconutgrovegrapevine.blogspot.com/2010/05/peacock-launch-party-is-next-weekend.html

Eileen Seitz -  ”Majestic Peacock” Sponsored by Milams Market made the  online newspaper.

As many of you know we are getting ready for the Peacock Promenade Launch Party, Saturday May 29^th 5pm – 11pm, at the Mayfair Promenade.
 This is going to be a real party so please bring your families and invite your friends to this wonderful event celebrating the talents of 18 artists.
 Mayor Regalado will be on hand to congratulate  the artists  as Commissioner Sarnoff. The press has been invited as well as other dignitaries and media.
 Please  try to make it . Its going to be an event to remember.
 Here is the poster you will see around town announcing the event.

www.coconutgrovepeacocktour.com

My “Majestic Peacock” was displayed on the stage as the recepients in the arts received their awards.
Many stood in front of my peacock to take their pictures.