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This PBS documentary film takes a deep dive into the mesmerizing world of the late, great Louisiana painter George Rodrigue, exploring the artist’s origins from his early days in the bayou ...
Acclaimed Louisiana artist George Rodrigue was best known for his world-famous “Blue Dog” paintings, and now, his life story is being told in a new documentary film airing on PBS.
From his iconic “Blue Dog” paintings to his acclaimed, authentic bayou-inspired works, George Rodrigue played an integral role in visually and publicly elevating Cajun tradition and folklore across ...
Louisiana’s past dates back to a crucial period in history leading to the construction of many antebellum mansions serving as plantations and family residences that have since been transformed into ...
Dave McNamara followed along as the artist loaded her oil paints, canvas and brushes to create a late afternoon painting on the water, in the Heart of Louisiana.
Nicholls State University's art department connecting students to careers Seventy-five percent of the graduates are employed.
Painting came back into the picture about 15 years ago, when he agreed to help a friend of his build a house on the Bayou in Lafayette, Louisiana. Together they restored an airstream trailer, and ...
For one south Louisiana artist, paddling a kayak has become a favorite way to get up close and paint landscapes near her home on Bayou Lacombe.
The couple tied the knot back in late September, on the same Louisiana bayou that Dufrene operates swamp boat tours, where they first met.
Local artists draw inspiration from the surrounding bayou landscape, creating paintings, sculptures, and crafts that tell the story of this unique place. This garden scene might not be from Louisiana, ...
Texas, California and Florida get all the hype or being football powerhouses, but Louisiana has emerged as an NFL draft force.