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New Orleans

Some Days by Gigi Mills
Daily Artsy Figurative Paintings Still Life

Artsy Lately: The Deep South and Other Stories by Gigi Mills

Having lived the first ahem, three decades, of my life in the South, I completely understand why people are drawn to it.  There is a co-mingling of worlds in the South, some owing to its sordid history, others a…

Heavenly by Carlos Lopez
Daily Artsy Paintings Still Life

Finding the Pearl: Carlos Lopez

You know the old wives’ tale: oysters are an aphrodisiac.  How many single guys have taken a gal out for beer & oysters hoping to make a lil magic happen?  If it’s sensual magic you’re hunting, look no further…

Daily Artsy Paintings

Toast of the Town: Grant Schexnider

Few places in the US hold our fascination like New Orleans does.  It’s heady dose of hard partying, spirituality and historic charm completely enchants us.  Chicago artist Grant Schexnider ‘s work addresses the iconography of New Orleans and the bayou…

Artsy Spots Galleries

Artsy Spot:  Gallery Orange

In the heart of the New Orleans French Quarter, housed in a 200+ year old classic Creole building lives Gallery Orange, a contemporary fine art gallery whose vibe and vision match the freshness of its signature color. If you’re…

Daily Artsy Mixed Media Paintings

C’est La Vie de la Nouvelle-Orléans

New Orleans is one of those places that is unlike any other.  It is unique in it’s history, traditions and way of life.  Artists of all kinds, writers, musicians, painters, are attracted to its vibrancy and joie de vivre.…

Daily Artsy Paintings

Caution: This Art May Induce Happiness: Ally Burguieres

There seems to be a pervasive thought in the art world that in order for work to be “serious”, it must be dark, introspective, moody.  And while I do enjoy some deep cynicism and social commentary as much as…