See more ideas about blue dog art, art and art lessons. This american artists paintings of a blue dog seemed like the perfect jumping off point for the girls. In the mid1990s rodrigues blue dog paintings, based on a cajun legend called. The blue dog, created by george rodrigue 194420 is one of the most recognizable images in the world of contemporary art. Enjoyed reading it as well as enjoyed the wonderful artwork of both. Enjoyed reading it as well as enjoyed the wonderful artwork of both blue dog and mr. Peters college now catholic high school, which was located near st. Keep in mind that our online store remains open as. Steeped in the legends and cajun myths of rodrigue s louisiana upbringing, blue dog catapulted to worldwide fame in the early 1990s, and has never looked back. An exceptionally lovely book of the artists insights and art work.
He is the 2016 recipient of the museum of northwest arts luminaries patti warashina award for emerging artists and this spring, he was featured in a solo show at the bainbridge island museum of art in 2018. See available paintings, prints and multiples, and works on paper for sale and learn about the artist. Painter george rodrigue finds honesty in childrens art. Due to covid19 our gallery hours have been suspended until further notice. The book caught the eye of the director of the national endowment for the arts who showed it to first lady rosalynn carter. Many of these prints come to us from private collections and we are very selective. Blue dog louisiana book festival 2012 the art of george rodrigue blue. Born in louisiana in 1944, george rodrigue pronounced rodreeg captured lush louisiana landscapes, smalltown heroes, and cajun culture in his paintings.
This longoverdue retrospective features 265 paintings spanning rodrigue s 40year career. In the early 1990s his blue dog series, based on the frenchcajun loupgarou legend, catapulted him to worldwide fame, while his dark renaissancelike landscapes. George rodrigue, the artist who transformed the image of louisianas loupgarou into a pop art icon, died on saturday after a battle with cancer rodrigue took the. Dec 14, 20 george rodrigue march, 1944 december 14, 20 was a cajun artist who grew up in new iberia, louisiana. In our hunt for an amazing artist to learn about we landed on george rodrigue. George rodrigue artwork for sale at online auction george. George rodrigue was born in 1944 in new iberia, in the heart of french louisiana, where he continues to live and work. Long overdue, this volume is a retrospective on the artist most noted for theblue dog, covering his 40year career. The art of george rodrigue by ginger danto paperback. He began by painting outdoor scenes at family gatherings, using an oak tree as his main subject in hundreds of paintings. If you try to paint to please a public or a critic, youll never create anything lasting, anything new, or anything purely your own.
He grew frustrated early on with his college education, a 1960s academic art world rooted in the abstract, as opposed to classical notions of compositional design, chiaroscuro play of light and dark, and an accurate study of the human figure. He is the 2016 recipient of the museum of northwest arts luminaries patti warashina award for emerging artists and this spring, he was featured in a solo. George rodrigues career as an artist started with dark and lush landscapes of his native louisiana bayou. Rodrigue s style and popularity shifted when he began painting a series focused on a single subject, now known as the blue dog. Art of george rodrigue s instagram profile has 1,034 photos and videos. You are probably familiar with his series of works titled blue dogs. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. A faster breed river doctor 1800 aioli dinner rayne bo ramblers fat tuesday girl circle of life blue dog pink cadillac easy riders general practice 1900 jolie blonde 2003 morning glory we stand beside golden shadow mardi gras 1986 take five head over heels moon drops flowers mardi gras honesty mike the tiger red moon blue night veazy. Blue dog by george rodrigue meet your next favorite book. Books by george rodrigue author of why is blue dog blue.
This video explores the history, life, and work of artist george rodrigue. While rodrigue gained fame and fortune for his blue dog works, the series that made him a name in the art world has overshadowed his earlier and perhaps more accomplished works. The art of george rodrigue paperback common by author ginger danto on. This monograph of george rodrigues work details the deve. This book is an invitation to longtime fans and newcomers alike to join the blue dog in her exciting and most unusual odyssey. George rodrigue books list of books by author george rodrigue.
George rodrigues paintings are defined by a sharpedge, repetitive style, and rodrigues major success came with his blue dog series, which was inspired by the legend of the loupgarou werewolf and his own dog tiffany. The cajun landscape features early landscape and cajun paintings by louisiana artist george rodrigue 194420. Art of george rodrigues instagram profile has 1,034 photos and videos. The day we told tee coon goodbye signed and numbered print 11 x 8. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. George rodrigue artwork for sale at online auction. Official page for artist george rodrigue 194420 and rodrigue studio. George rodriguez artwork presented by foster white gallery. Peters church, and near the banks of the bayou teche running through new iberia.
This book is an invitation to longtime fans and newcomers alike to join the blue. Apr 01, 2012 the art of george rodrigue paperback april 1, 2012 by ginger danto author, michael lewis author 4. George rodrigue, signed abebooks shop for books, art. George rodrigue blue dog rare art, silkscreens and posters. Jan 14, 20 the cajuns of george rodrigue 1976 was the first book published nationally on the cajun culture and the first bilingual american book ever printed. George rodrigue was an american painter known for his iconic and longrunning blue dog series of paintings. With over 10 lots available for antique george rodrigue art and 3 upcoming auctions, you wont want to miss out. Steeped in the legends and cajun myths of rodrigues louisiana upbringing, blue dog catapulted to worldwide fame in the early 1990s, and has never looked back. George rodrigue limited edition prints secondary market art. With a text by art historian and former artnews correspondent ginger danto, this is the first outside view and analysis of rodrigue s paintings in book form. This longoverdue retrospective features 265 paintings spanning rodrigues 40year career. The art of george rodrigue by ginger danto, michael lewis. From new iberia, louisiana, cajun artist george blue. Dec 19, 20 george rodrigues career as an artist started with dark and lush landscapes of his native louisiana bayou.
Rodrigue attended the brothers of the christian schools allmale high school called st. A faster breed 2000 taking care of business 2000 george rodrigue guess whos coming to dinner signed print luck be a lady george rodrigue print blue dog poker harrahs casino new orleans top dog black or upside down world 1992. But it shifted abruptly, and profitably, when he began a series of portraits of a single. The paperback of the the art of george rodrigue by ginger danto.
Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. About the author george rodrigue was born in 1944 in new iberia, in the heart of french louisiana, where he continues to live and work. If you try to paint to please a public or a critic, youll never create. A retrospective on george rodrigue will be released in november 2003. By 1990, artist george rodrigue was devoted to painting solely blue dog pictures. The cajuns of george rodrigue english and french edition. George rodrigue blue dog the millennium silkscreen print signed numbered artwork. Feb 17, 2020 explore jlmmontgomerys board art lessons. Commissioned for absolut vodkas national advertising campaign. See more ideas about blue dog art, blue dog painting and art lessons. George rodrigue paints the first blue dog shop originals the first blue dog was birthed in 1984 when rodrigue was commissioned to make a painting about the loupgarou legend. As a student, it was important to george rodrigue to learn the fundamentals of art.
George rodrigues artwork is sold exclusively at our rodrigue studio locations. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Much is made of the blue dog series, which was introduced in 1984 with the bayou collection. Blue dog artist george rodrigue and jacques rodrigue discuss new book and art contest duration. George rodrigue march, 1944 december 14, 20 was a cajun artist who grew up in new iberia, louisiana. Texan art collector don sanders shares his impressive trove of work by the late louisiana painter george rodrigue in this hefty, fourcolor celebration that makes a convincing case for pet advocacy. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. This book covers more than just rodrigue s blue dog period however, containing examples of his first works and even some of his more recent work on hurricanes. George rodrigue a retrospective art of the american south. George rodrigue 194420 was an internationally renowned artist and author of thirteen books, including the bestselling blue dog man. If you are interested in a rodrigue blue dog at a great price or have a blue dog that you wish to sell, you have come to the right place.
Sunshine on my shoulder 2005 limited edition print. He went to an allboys high school and then later studied at two art colleges, one in louisiana and one in california. George rodrigue books list of books by author george. Keep in mind that our online store remains open as we are able to still process orders. His paintings often include mossclad oak trees, which are common to an area of french louisiana. Rodrigues style and popularity shifted when he began painting a series focused on a single subject, now known as the blue dog. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. George rodrigues most popular book is why is blue dog blue a tale of colors. He began by painting outdoor scenes at family gatherings, using an oak tree as his. He and the blue dog have been featured on cnn, the today show, in the new york times, and in people magazine. Tv commercial for george rodrigues exhibit at the dixon museum in memphis, tennessee.
The book blue dog rodrigue, freundlich published by viking press. Get the best deals on george rodrigue art prints when you shop the largest online selection at. Titled the art of george rodrique abrams, it will examine the full range of the painters career, from his early portrayals of his native louisiana to the images that have made the blue dog an international pop icon. Blue dog paintings george rodrigue blue dog prints. Get the best deals on george rodrigue art prints when you shop the largest online. We proudly offer a new large selection of george rodrigue blue dog silkscreens and other rare rodrigue prints. It covers all the distinct phases of his work, showing his development as an artist as his subjects shifted from majestic oak trees to cajun fishermen and local politicians to the. George rodrigue is most known today as the artist of the blue dog. George rodrigue march, 1944 december 14, 20 was an american artist originally from new iberia, louisiana, who in the late 1960s began painting louisiana landscapes, followed soon after by outdoor family gatherings and southwest louisiana 19thcentury and early 20thcentury genre scenes. Signed by the artist, george rodrigue, in black magic marker, and briefly inscribed, on the front endpaper. With a text by art historian and former artnews correspondent ginger danto, this is the first outside view and analysis of rodrigues paintings in book form. Join the blue dog newsletter receive emails allowing you to participate in our sales and promotions.
Celebrates the art of george rodrigue from the private collection of one of the. The art of george rodrigue by ginger danto goodreads. George rodrigue s paintings are defined by a sharpedge, repetitive style, and rodrigue s major success came with his blue dog series, which was inspired by the legend of the loup. George rodrigue was born march, 1944 in new iberia, louisiana.
Print from nantucket lecture and exhibition 2004 private collector seeking silkscreens. Freundlich and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A graduate of the university of washingtons mfa program, george is deeply involved with seattles art world. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Yellow boards with fuzzy felt blue dog on the front cover. George rodrigue has 28 books on goodreads with 1050 ratings. His art has been featured in numerous museum exhibitions, including a recordbreaking career retrospective held at the new orleans museum of art.
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