This past weekend, the internationally renowned artist Sir Roland Richardson was colorfully and happily painting Anguillian landscapes to the delight ofthe many folks who passed by, stopped to say “Hi”, and watched him work while they admired his canvases. Roland’s art is prominently featured on Anguilla in The Stone Cellar Gallery in The Old Factory and in The Art Boutique in the adjacent Valley Bistro–in addition, he and his wife Laura also have a lovely gallery in Marigot.
Roland has family and emotional ties to Anguilla…his great-grandfather was George Lake…and he has spent a considerable amount of time living on the island over the past years. Throughout the season ahead, Sir Roland plans to work regularly on Anguilla as he builds a beautiful art collection of “Plein Air” Impressionist images all done from life to debut for a new show this coming winter at the Stone Cellar Gallery. Many of the people who stopped this weekend asked to have their portraits done. Sir Roland said, “Yes!” As such, if you’re lucky, you’ll be seeing him at various locations on island over the next few months.
When you see Roland by the roadside, stop to say hello as he loves to share his efforts and thoughts with all those who love art and beauty–whereby his warm smile and charming style add happiness to everyone lucky enough to meet him or spend time with him…he’s a great artist and a welcoming man, so enjoy!
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