Windsor Studio Art Since 1928

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While traveling, and enjoying the #2 Best Beach in the continental U.S. -Siesta Key Beach, we did just happen to meet artist Chris Lundy of Sarasota and the world, at the local coffee pavilion. Now I don’t know what to tell you about first; Chris Lundy, the powdery white sand of Siesta Key Beach, or Lelu Coffee Bar and Grill at Gilligans on Siesta Key!

Well, first I am going to rave about the beautiful – yes you heard me, powdery white sand beach, at Siesta Key Beach; one of the barrier islands across the bridge from Sarasota and in Sarasota County. Just give yourself a week there. Put it on your bucket list and carry that thing with you everywhere until you get there. It is unspeakably beautiful, clean, friendly, reasonable and just plain gorgeous! Be prepared to stay an extra week because I promise, you won’t want to leave.

That said, we can now talk about Lelu’s Coffee Bar and Cafe, a charming surfer bar, espresso cafe and local fun hangout with the best double sized, homemade cinnamon buns you have ever put your lips on. Yummm!

While enjoying a large cup of Costa Rican French Roast coffee, I saw a display of beautiful art canvases being shown to the owner, Lelu herself.  She was pondering which pieces she wanted to purchase and I was getting a magnificent show while listening to the Sarasota born artist, surfer boy, musician as he described his experiences with water, light, and e-motion on canvas. Talk about being in the right place at the right time. Eavesdropper? You bet!

As Chris Lundy was handing out cards I asked him about his work and the show at the Art Center Sarasota and found out he is showing from July 16th until September 12th and I figured you still have time to take a flight down with the kids and get some sun and a lot of fun while calling it an educational vacation. Jet Blue flies from NY to Sarasota! Whoo hoooo!

Sarasota and Siesta Key are just amazing and beautiful.  I am fascinated with the art of Chris Lundy and his former life as a Hawaiian surfer boy turned artist. Chris was charming and clearly willing to talk about his work even to three or four people at a time. While chatting I asked him if he missed his days of surfing and he quickly corrected me saying “my surfboards are safely waiting for me in Hawaii and I don’t think I will ever be done surfing as long as I can get on a board!” It was a good connection and the art was fresh and different. Besides, I love meeting new artists and seeing what is happening in other galleries. Check it out…

H2O …an exhibition of paintings , drawings and prints by Chris Lundy

The show is stunning in it’s color, detail and uniqueness. Here are a few pieces for your pleasure.

Mango Frappe Chris Lundy

Rain Series 2 Chris Lundy

Poster H2O Art Center Sarasota

Chris Lundy - Beautiful Reaper

Windsor Studio on the Road
Enjoy!

P.S. The Best Beaches are ranked by coastal expert, Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, Director of Florida International University’s Laboratory for Coastal Research. The #1 Best Beach is Hanalei Bay on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai. Congratulations to both!

Pennsylvania Artist, Sharon Regni Zucchi, is a Marywood University Art Alumni whose work is represented in collections both personal and corporate in New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.

She is truly a home grown artist who comes by her talent naturally as the daughter of fine art restoration specialist, framer, and artist himself; the founder of Windsor Studio, Mr. Frank Regni.

Sharon Zucchi’s art crosses all categories from modern abstract to classic portraiture.

Over the last thirty years she has been prolific in her volume of art as well as in her variety. Even her home is an ever evolving ever changing palate of artistic creations as she paints and designs her furniture, walls, and even walking sticks, in her own unique and colorful designs.

This artist’s signature work is nothing if not colorful. Her favorite work over the last ten years is whimsical and fun as in the photo below.

A recent portrait of an interesting young, non traditional fashion maven with orange hair, hangs in her home bringing comments from all who enter.

Talk about a conversation starter…

On the other side of the coin, Sharon’s traditional portrait work always brings gasps of delight and approval from family and friends alike. The artist has said that “even though she seldom knows the people whose portraits she paints personally, she actually gets to know them as she paints them and that is what brings the portraits to life”. She is responsible for several portraits in a gallery of doctors on display at the Mercy Hospital in Scranton.

I am proud to say I own several of her works, including some landscapes and abstracts. Of all my purchases over the years I enjoy Sharon Zucchi’s work without reservation.

Two of my other favorites…

Sharon Zucchi’s Green Nude

Sharon Zucchi’s Orange Abstract

When visiting The Electric City, you will find various selections of her art are often shown at the Windsor Studio on Spruce Street in downtown Scranton. Welcome and enjoy.