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. 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. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
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The cajun landscape features early landscape and cajun paintings by louisiana artist george rodrigue 194420. 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. George rodrigue blue dog the millennium silkscreen print signed numbered artwork. Born in louisiana in 1944, george rodrigue pronounced rodreeg captured lush louisiana landscapes, smalltown heroes, and cajun culture in his paintings. Get the best deals on george rodrigue art prints when you shop the largest online.
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. A graduate of the university of washingtons mfa program, george is deeply involved with seattles art world. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Long overdue, this volume is a retrospective on the artist most noted for theblue dog, covering his 40year career. This american artists paintings of a blue dog seemed like the perfect jumping off point for the girls. George rodrigue artwork for sale at online auction george. Blue dog louisiana book festival 2012 the art of george rodrigue blue.
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. Celebrates the art of george rodrigue from the private collection of one of the. 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. 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. 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. The cajuns of george rodrigue was the first book published of his works. Official page for artist george rodrigue 194420 and rodrigue studio. Art of george rodrigue s instagram profile has 1,034 photos and videos. In the early 1990s his blue dog series, based on the frenchcajun loupgarou legend, catapulted him to worldwide fame, while his dark renaissancelike landscapes. Dec 14, 20 george rodrigue march, 1944 december 14, 20 was a cajun artist who grew up in new iberia, louisiana. Peters college now catholic high school, which was located near st. George rodrigue, signed abebooks shop for books, art.
This longoverdue retrospective features 265 paintings spanning rodrigue s 40year career. The art of george rodrigue by ginger danto goodreads. His art has been featured in numerous museum exhibitions, including a recordbreaking career retrospective held at the new orleans museum of art. The art of george rodrigue by ginger danto, michael lewis. As a student, it was important to george rodrigue to learn the fundamentals of art. Rodrigue s style and popularity shifted when he began painting a series focused on a single subject, now known as the blue dog. This longoverdue retrospective features 265 paintings spanning rodrigues 40year career. 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. Rodrigue attended the brothers of the christian schools allmale high school called st. Rodrigues style and popularity shifted when he began painting a series focused on a single subject, now known as the blue dog. The cajuns of george rodrigue english and french edition. In the mid1990s rodrigues blue dog paintings, based on a cajun legend called. George rodrigues most popular book is why is blue dog blue a tale of colors. The paperback of the the art of george rodrigue by ginger danto.
Join the blue dog newsletter receive emails allowing you to participate in our sales and promotions. 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. Books by george rodrigue author of why is blue dog blue. George rodriguez artwork presented by foster white gallery.
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. Aug 10, 2007 tv commercial for george rodrigue s exhibit at the dixon museum in memphis, tennessee. An exceptionally lovely book of the artists insights and art work. 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. 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. Many of these prints come to us from private collections and we are very selective. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. This book is an invitation to longtime fans and newcomers alike to join the blue. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. We proudly offer a new large selection of george rodrigue blue dog silkscreens and other rare rodrigue prints. George rodrigue was an american painter known for his iconic and longrunning blue dog series of paintings.
Apr 01, 2012 the art of george rodrigue paperback april 1, 2012 by ginger danto author, michael lewis author 4. He began by painting outdoor scenes at family gatherings, using an oak tree as his. He began by painting outdoor scenes at family gatherings, using an oak tree as his main subject in hundreds of paintings. George rodrigue march, 1944 december 14, 20 was a cajun artist who grew up in new iberia, louisiana.
The art of george rodrigue by ginger danto paperback. Dec 19, 20 george rodrigues career as an artist started with dark and lush landscapes of his native louisiana bayou. 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. Feb 17, 2020 explore jlmmontgomerys board art lessons. By 1990, artist george rodrigue was devoted to painting solely blue dog pictures. The blue dog, created by george rodrigue 194420 is one of the most recognizable images in the world of contemporary art.
This video explores the history, life, and work of artist george rodrigue. However, our staff is working remotely to assist you during this time. George rodrigue 194420 was an internationally renowned artist and author of thirteen books, including the bestselling blue dog man. The book caught the eye of the director of the national endowment for the arts who showed it to first lady rosalynn carter. 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. This monograph of george rodrigues work details the deve. 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. But it shifted abruptly, and profitably, when he began a series of portraits of a single. Much is made of the blue dog series, which was introduced in 1984 with the bayou collection. 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. George rodrigue artwork for sale at online auction. This book is an invitation to longtime fans and newcomers alike to join the blue dog in her exciting and most unusual odyssey. From new iberia, louisiana, cajun artist george blue.
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. Blue dog paintings george rodrigue blue dog prints. 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 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.
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. The book blue dog rodrigue, freundlich published by viking press. If you try to paint to please a public or a critic, youll never create anything lasting, anything new, or anything purely your own. Enjoyed reading it as well as enjoyed the wonderful artwork of both. George rodrigues career as an artist started with dark and lush landscapes of his native louisiana bayou. Keep in mind that our online store remains open as we are able to still process orders. George rodrigue has 28 books on goodreads with 1050 ratings. If you try to paint to please a public or a critic, youll never create. Commissioned for absolut vodkas national advertising campaign. 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.
Blue dog by george rodrigue meet your next favorite book. George rodrigue books list of books by author george rodrigue. See more ideas about blue dog art, blue dog painting and art lessons. George rodrigue is most known today as the artist of the blue dog. Painter george rodrigue finds honesty in childrens art. Enjoyed reading it as well as enjoyed the wonderful artwork of both blue dog and mr. Tv commercial for george rodrigues exhibit at the dixon museum in memphis, tennessee. 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. Blue dog artist george rodrigue and jacques rodrigue discuss new book and art contest duration. The day we told tee coon goodbye signed and numbered print 11 x 8.
In our hunt for an amazing artist to learn about we landed on george rodrigue. George rodrigue a retrospective art of the american south. He and the blue dog have been featured on cnn, the today show, in the new york times, and in people magazine. Freundlich and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Peters church, and near the banks of the bayou teche running through new iberia. You are probably familiar with his series of works titled blue dogs.
George rodrigue limited edition prints secondary market art. Get the best deals on george rodrigue art prints when you shop the largest online selection at. Signed by the artist, george rodrigue, in black magic marker, and briefly inscribed, on the front endpaper. Yellow boards with fuzzy felt blue dog on the front cover. George rodrigues artwork is sold exclusively at our rodrigue studio locations. A retrospective on george rodrigue will be released in november 2003. 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.