I did my New Orleans series years ago (before Katrina…yes that long ago) and chose a gothic oil technique for the entire series. This technique focuses on bold brush strokes and earth tone colors creating an old world look. This type of style compliments the “old world” atmosphere of the French Quarters. Whether it’s just people watching, enjoying the architecture of the area or the great food, there is always something to do in the Big Easy. From that series, I am highlighting two of my favorites, New Orleans Cafe and Balcony Cafe. These two seem to always get purchased as pairs as they do compliment each other very well. Thoughts?
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We used to live there. Gothic does fit.
The second one is my favorite
Thank you very much….I tried a few other techniques but this one gave me the look I was after!! Thanks for stopping by!!
I have to visit it someday! Great images 😉
Thanks the French Quarters has a very distinct architectural flair to it!!
Kirt, I can see why those two are bought together. They’re a perfect pair. I love your New Orleans series, no matter when the photos were taken. Hugs!
Thanks Teagan!! New Orleans has such an old world feel to it….thought this technique would highlight that!!
Indeed it did. Just perfect. It makes me imagine all the “romance” of being there a hundred years ago.
I have yet to visit New Orleans but your pictures are exactly as I imagine it. Almost dream like.
I love the architecture of the French Quarters and I thought this style would highlight that! Thanks for stopping by Darlene!!
These have a NOLA feel to them Kirt. Nicely done.
Thanks Dan…I was pleased with the way they came out!!
Great color and feeling. Makes me want to go take a nap in the Big Easy! 🙂
Thanks Brad….much appreciated!!
The technique really gives a mood and history to the pieces. Nicely done and I think they go very well together.
Thank you very Sue! I appreciate the feedback!!
I agree, Kirt…the photos are perfect together! I saw a show recently about Katrina and I can remember watching the news as that huge storm was heading directly towards New Orleans…
Anyway, your prints are beautiful and I hope that all is really super in your world. Many blessings to you.
Thanks Lorrie…back when Katrina hit new Orleans, I was wondering how the French Quarters would fare…survived intact….I associate the French Quarters with just New Orleans, but learned later…not necessarily the case…while vacationing in Matzatlan, Mexico (on the Pacific Coast)…we had a guide take us into their old downtown…identical to what we had seen of the French Quarters in New Orleans…I had no idea the french had established that much presence in Mexico.
That is interesting, Kirt, especially the fact that it was so similar. I did not know that. ☺ Blessings for a great week.
These photos are so beautiful and in such warm and inviting colors. They belong together and would look good at any wall 🙂
Thank you very much Irene!!
You are so welcome, Kirt 🙂
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HE’S CAPTURED THE LIFE AND SOLITUDE OF THE PLACE! 🙂
Thank you for the reblogg Jonathan!! Much appreciated!
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so pretty, love it !!! my pleasure to share
Thank you very much Sherri!!