The July exhibit at the Studios of Cocoa Beach is “A Family Affair: Artworks by Debora Tweedie and Drew Krecicki.” These talented siblings will display photography and Fantasea fish by Debora and Drew’s watercolor paintings. On Saturday July 15 there will be an Exhibit Reception from 4 to 8 pm.

The evening event also serves as a grand reopening celebration as the Studios moves three doors west, back into its original space at 165 Minutemen Causeway in downtown Cocoa Beach. Come meet the artists while sampling wine and light refreshments

Debora and Drew were raised in New Jersey spending their summers on the Jersey Shore . It was during those vacations that their love of the ocean and all things aquatic were ingrained. While Debora was the swimming director at Barnegat Light Yacht Club, Drew was a clammer, lifeguard and sailing instructor.

In school both enjoyed science and art. While Debora majored in Marine Biology, Drew became an Architect having figured out there was no future in becoming a SCUBA diver. Both ended up in Florida with Debora living in Indian Harbor Beach and Drew in Winter Park.

After years teaching high school and coaching swim teams, Debora retired and focused on her art once more. She learned photography from her father at a young age and continues to explore the craft. Years of teaching Marine Science and her imagination led her to create her colorful FantaSea Fish sculptures. She is one of the founding members of the Studios of Cocoa Beach and currently a board member.

Meanwhile, after graduating from the University of Virginia and University of Pennsylvania, Drew designed schools, universities, and hospitals all along the East Coast. He still practices architecture in Orlando as a partner at Hunton Brady Architects. Drew’s painting inspiration hearkens back to his love of water, sailboats, sun and sand all infused with light, reflections,shadow and form.

The exhibition will be on view July 1 -30, 2023.The Studios of Cocoa Beach is an artist run non profit gallery staffed by thirty local artists and includes paintings, photography, fused glass, ceramics, woodworks, jewelry, palm art, surfing culture art, and more. For more information on artists, classes and events visit www.studiosofcocoabeach.org or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.