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Sneak Peek..... Bead Dog #2!!

05/10/2012

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I found out yesterday that this Bead Dog will be displayed in Coliseum Square Park in the Lower Garden District. It's a beautiful park in a fabulous location, and I know from personal visits and countless drive-bys that people are always out with their canine friends enjoying the huge oaks and the sprawling walkways. 

In the spirit of the beauty of the park's floral and faunal inhabitants, I'm working to imbue this dog with the serenity, complexity, and grace of the natural world. Oh, and also the party-hard vibe of New Orleans. It still needs work, but here's a sneak preview: 
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The Swap: One Bead Dog for Another!!

04/30/2012

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I'm so happy :D I finished my Bead Dog sponsored by Trinity School in the Garden District, and got sponsored for ANOTHER one by the LSPCA!! That means I have a new dog to work on all this week, and get to continue being part of this fabulous fundraiser and public art project. Mom and I took a whole bunch of pictures of the swap (trading my completed Bead Dog for a brand new blank one!!). The finished one is getting varnished and is set to be installed early in May.
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Me with my "Night & Day in NOLA" Bead Dog commissioned by Trinity Episcopal Church and School.
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Cocoa sits up front while his Bead Dog friend gets the whole back seat.
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"Are we there yet?"
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Awaiting new adventures.
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Cocoa sits in the grass, staring longingly after his friend, who is on his way to get varnished.
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We get pick of the litter!!
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Saying goodbye to our old friend and hello to a new one.
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"Oh hi!!"
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Into 736 Royal Street to get all dolled up for display!!
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New Notebook

04/24/2012

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Took a break from the Bead Dog today to create a new painting in the Notebook Series. 
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Bead Dog Progress

04/22/2012

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Today I met a clan of students from Trinity, the Episcopal Church and School that is sponsoring my Bead Dog!!! I was so excited to meet them, and they were so sweet. They said they loved my work! Here is an update, the Bead Dog is almost done... Until further notice I'll be working on it in the studio at 736 Royal! Come by to visit, or in a week or two you can see it at Trinity at 1329 Jackson Avenue in NOLA's Garden District. :)
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That Crazy Dog

04/18/2012

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My "Night and Day in NOLA" Bead Dog got sponsored!! That means I got to pick one up to paint, and it will be on display at Trinity Episcopal School & Church in the Garden District. I'm very honored and excited, especially because the students apparently voted on designs and they chose mine! Nothing like being chosen by a discerning group on the merit of your art alone. I'm putting in my hours to make this the best Bead Dog I can make, as a thank you for their support and sponsorship.
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Our spot on WYES!

03/29/2012

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We are proudly contributing to the WYES Art Collection 12 -- check out more information on the Auction here!!
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There's a Monkey in Our Window!

03/24/2012

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I've made a few new Notebook Series paintings. 
The new little monkey from The Notebook Series is people-watching in our window. Come say hello!!
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More Bead Trees

01/30/2012

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Y'all know what this is.
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Bostons, Kittycats, and Other Living Treasures

01/28/2012

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Well, the Bead Tree collection continues to grow (they even have their own online gallery now!)! And on this fateful Saturday morning it looks like there will be several more before the day is through. Without further ado, let me introduce the newest members. Thanks for checking them out!!
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Bead Trees!

01/21/2012

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It's nearly Mardi Gras time!!!!!! Here in the Big Easy, the King Cake contests are in full swing, and boas and beads are starting to surface in the streets. One of my favorite things about Carnival Season is the way the beads get stuck in the trees. Oftentimes, they spend all year among the leaves, either falling down or fading in color. They inevitably get dislodged and replaced with bright new shiny ones when Mardi Gras comes around again a year later.
With these paintings (oil and acrylic on canvas, 8"x10"), I'm exploring the interplay between nature and man-made beauty. The image of beads in the trees has always seemed iconic to me, and I like the idea of the trees participating in Carnival and being welcome members of the Mardi Gras crowds. I think these little paintings are lucky, and signify the magic of keeping the Mardi Gras spirit in our hearts and minds year round.

Original, signed Bead Tree paintings are $410 each and can be ordered by emailing me at ally@galleryburguieres.com. Stay tuned for prints and other goodies based on the Bead Tree Paintings!
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