10/07/2021
Rilla Fleming
[email protected]
Sarasota, Florida
1989
Self employed
Hand painted furniture
Murals, faux finish,
Sarasota Trading Company
1994
Started business as: Rilla Gallery and Studio
Opened gallery at:
239 South Links Avenue,
Towles Court Artist Colony
Sarasota, FL.
1998-2009
1999-2002
Rilla Gallery
Subcontractor for
Schnell Restoration, Louisville, Kentucky
Allstate Contruction Company, Tallahassee, FL.
Ca d'Zan Ringling Museum
Repaired, sculpture and painting of terra cotta capitals on exterior of building
Fuax Finish greatroom, stencil repair under balconies, replaced canvas and painted walls to match original work from 1926,
repair, plastered, sealed walls in gameroom third floor of Ca d'Zan
Ringling Museum of Art
Repaired and restored wood in galleries 12, 13, on walls and restoration on the wood for the handicapped ramp in gallery 12, painting restoration in galleries 6 and 8 ceilings. Painting restoration on loggia.
Ca d'Zan Gate and Gate house
Restoration and repairs on Iron Gate at entrance, restored original design, repaired , sculpture repair and painting on ornate Terra Cotta fixtures on the Gate House.
2002-2004
Structural Preservation of Florida
Restored, sculptured, design restoration and painting of concrete medallions and tiles
for historical restoration throughout Florida.
2005-2006
Coral Restoration
Repairs and restoration on concrete medallions and capitals
2006-2007
Decorative Effects
2006: Sarasota Opera House
Restoration repairs and restoration of center design on medallion top proscenium stage gold leafing repairs, restoration on left and right medallions.
Faux Finish throughout building, marbleizing, stencil work, and faux wood stain on box seating area and arm rails.
Gold leafing on capitals in main lobby.
Continuing employment with Decorative Effects in private homes, etc.
2004-2009
Banyan Theater: basic theater employment back stage. Assisted in stage management, grip, prop and prop design, scenic artist, costume and set design.
Employment and volunteer.
Players Theater: scenic artist, set design, costume and hair assistant, spot light, etc.
Employment and volunteer.
1989-2021
Continue self employment dba Rilla Gallery and Studio.
Restoration of art for private collectors, murals in private homes, sales and shows for personal art.
