St. Pete Artist Bill Woo Is Dead
Correira was known for his colorful depictions of marine life and his love for downtown St. Petersburg.
St. Petersburg artist Bill Correira Woo has died. The artist's sudden passing Monday was mourned by friends and loved ones, who left dozens of messages on Correira's Facebook page. "You will be deeply missed," wrote Missie Stevenson McDow. "Gosh, Bill, you will be missed. Your art and your soul," said Jean Teira Hynes. Correira owned Woo Gallery on Central Avenue and had lived in St. Petersburg for more than 30 years. Correira valiantly fought and survived brain cancer five years ago, after he was stricken on Thanksgiving Day in 2007. Correira later attributed his dedication to painting as key to his recovery. Correira almost exclusively focused on marine life, and was best known for his evocative paintings of saltwater fish. The colorful …
ann marie meder
11:22 am on Wednesday, November 28, 2012
He was a wonderful person! My husband and I brought our children to the gallery to meet Woo. We wanted our children to see his work and his passion for his paintings and life! We walked away that day captivated by a man who was so thankful for his talent, his life and The Lord! He will live on in all of us who were captivated by the person he was, his giving spirit and his art of the sea! The … more ›