Palms at Deering Estate

Copyright 2010 Maria Soto Robbins

This impressionistic, vibrant, painting was done in oils with palette knife and brushes and it shows a stately palm among the mangroves on the bayfront grounds of the Deering Estate in Cutler, Florida. The palms are reflected on the water and the bench is waiting for it's next visitor. The Deering family had their winter home here and it's a lovely setting for artists and nature lovers alike. A great place to visit next time you're in south Florida!

It has raised, thick, impasto throughout.

Dimension: 11x14x.75 gallery wrapped canvas

Media: Oils

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Deering Estate Palms

A few weeks ago we spent a wonderful day in Deering Estate off Old Cutler Road.
It was an inspirational day in many ways since we shared the time with good friends, picnic food and the weather was absolutely gorgeous. I took lots of pictures that day and the first painting that I’ve done from that visit is this one. Hope you like it!

Deering Estate at Cutler

We spent a wonderful day in Deering Estate off Old Cutler Road today.
This was the estate of Charles Deering, chairman of International Harvester Company who lived here until his death in 1927.
He was an avid art collector and patron of the arts. His estate today, (which became a state and county run park in 1985), includes the "Richmond Cottage" which the Deerings used as their winter home, the Carriage House, and a lovely artist village, showcasing local artist’s paintings. They even have weddings on the grounds overlooking the bay, as you can see from the setup of chairs in the middle of the lawn.

Very inspirational and just a lovely day!