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• Ten NOLA Music Performances in 2014 - Part One

  

  We continue to enjoy the variety of music that our city offers. Here are just a few of the 46 acts we have caught so far in 2014 in order of appearance. They... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, TRAVEL

• New Orleans Pirate's Alley Artists on Royal Street

  There is along traditon of artists painting in Pirate's Alley in the French Quarter in New Orleans. They were doing it when I was a kid here in the 1950s. Here... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, TRAVEL

• My Paintings Are Now for Sale at Louisiana Pizza Kitchen Uptown

  

  I just hung a new painting show at the Louisiana Pizza Kitchen Uptown in New Orleans. It is located at 615 Carrolton Ave. (504) 866-5900. Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, TRAVEL

• Painting of a Flan with Two Spoons, La Macarena

  

  Here is a 24" square painting of a flan with two spoons. It is a common practice for us to share deserts and we enjoyed this one at La Macarena, an excellent... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, TRAVEL

• The Art and Music of Royal Street New Orleans

  There is lots of art and music on Royal Street. In addition to the art galleries there are artists showing their work on Pirate’s Alley and the section of... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, TRAVEL

• The Digital Workplace in the Connected Organization – Part 2: New Features

  Jane McConnell, Netstrategy/JMC, has recently published her excellent annual report, The Digital Workplace in the Connected Organization. Jane conducted her... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, TRAVEL

• The Digital Workplace in the Connected Organization – Part 1: Highlights

  Jane McConnell, Netstrategy/JMC, has recently published her excellent annual report, The Digital Workplace in the Connected Organization. Jane conducted her... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, TRAVEL

• Now Painting on Royal Street New Orleans

  

  I am now painting on Royal Street and offering some of my paintings for sale. You can see one day's location below. Where you are depends on how early you get... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, TRAVEL

• Painting of Red Onions

  

  Here is a 24" x 24" acrylic paintings of red onions. Its partner, a painting of yellow onions, was in my last post. I painted most of this work while showing... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, TRAVEL

• Painting of Yellow Onions

  

  Here is a 24" x 24" acrylic paintings of yellow onions. I painted most of this work while showing my work on Royal Street in the French Quarter, New Orleans. Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, TRAVEL

• Painting of Coastal Road on Greek Island

  

  Here is a 16" x 20" acrylic paintings of a road winding along the coast on the Greek island of Samos. It is from a photo I took while in Samos this past summer. Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, TRAVEL

• New Paintings Up at Buffa's - New Orleans

  

  My painting show at Buffa’s has been held over for several weeks. I recently added five new paintings to the show. They include portraits of Irma Thomas, Al... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, TRAVEL

• Painting of Al "Carnival Time" Johnson.

  

  Here is a 24" sqaure painting of Al "Carninal Time" Johnson. He got his nickname fromnt he famous song by the same name. Al was a one hit wonder for along time... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, TRAVEL

• Painting of John Boutte Jazz Fest 2013

  

  Here is a 18" x 24" painting of the great New Orleans singer, John Boutte at the 2013 Jazz Fest. I have long been an admirer of his work. The Jazz fest link... Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, TRAVEL

• Painting of Sunset Mytilini Samos Greece #3

  

  Here is the third in a three part series showing the changes in perpective as i walked down a road in this mountain village on the Greek island of Samos. It is ... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, TRAVEL

• Painting of Sunset Mytilini Samos Greece #2

  

  Here is the second in a three part series showing the changes in perpective as i walked down a road in this mountain village on the Greek island of Samos. It... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, TRAVEL

• My Paintings for Sale on Royal Street New Orleans

  

  Happy Mardi Gras. I have obtained a license to paint and sell paintings in Pirates Alley and Royal Street in the French Quarter in New Orleans. Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, TRAVEL

• Painting of Sunset Mytilini Samos Greece #1

  

  Here is the first in a three part series showing the changes in perpective as i walked down a road in this mountain village on the Greek island of Samos. It is ... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, TRAVEL

• Painting of Irma Thomas Jazz Fest 2013

  

  Here is a 24" square painting of Irma Thomas doing her tribute to Mahalia Jackson at the Gosple Tent in he 2013 Jazz Fest. It was a powerful performance. She... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, TRAVEL

• Painting of James Andrews Jazz Fest 2013

  

  Here is a 18" x 24" painting of James Andrews from a photo I took at Jazz Fest 2013. James is one of the current greats of New Orleans music and I have enjoyed... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, TRAVEL