Robert Whiteside

Robert Whiteside (March 26, 1950 – October 30, 2006) was an American artist known for re-creations of Fabergé eggs for celebrities and dignitaries across the globe. His talents extended well beyond that of an artist; many considered him a modern Renaissance man. He was a musician, painter, chef, pilot, and a restaurant owner on his bed and breakfast, the Veranda. Whiteside also produced guilloché enamel, also made famous by Fabergé, which is an engraved pattern resembling moire silk that is seen through a translucent or clear enamel.

Two of the most memorable moments for Whiteside were going to the White House to meet President Ronald Reagan and the First Lady, and meeting Audrey Hepburn. Another display Whiteside created was at the invitation of Anita Madden of Louisville, Kentucky. Whiteside's work was representative of the Kentucky Derby Eve Party. He described the theme of his work as "horsy". Rains, who admitted three times to the crime, was convicted. He escaped once from jail. Instead of a funeral, Butler and Whiteside's brother Harry decided on a simple service at the pond located on the Veranda property. Butler has lived at the Veranda since Whiteside's death. The business closed at the end of 2009.