tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079877794128349006.post7702305828726147016..comments2023-07-12T11:02:54.477-05:00Comments on Musings of an Artist's Wife: New PaintingsWendy Rodrigue Magnushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08289447655110009690noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079877794128349006.post-61527176516620225782011-02-20T07:09:00.484-06:002011-02-20T07:09:00.484-06:00Thank you for writing in, Tanya! I will be sure a...Thank you for writing in, Tanya! I will be sure and share your comments with George, and I KNOW you'll enjoy the Carmel Gallery. I only wish we could be there to greet you in person. Wishing you a beautiful day in a special city-by-the-sea- WendyWendy Rodrigue Magnushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08289447655110009690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079877794128349006.post-12434869628249660972011-02-19T23:35:14.229-06:002011-02-19T23:35:14.229-06:00I just wanted to say that George Rodrigue's pa...I just wanted to say that George Rodrigue's painting are truly inspiring. I never thought I had any artistic ability, but the Blue Dog painting inspired me.I have been going through a really rough patch and the artwork of Rodrigue has kept me going. I have been reading all of his books and am planning a special trip to Carmel tomorrow just so I can visit his gallery.Tanya Rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079877794128349006.post-84917508866703128042011-02-16T18:03:35.355-06:002011-02-16T18:03:35.355-06:00Hi Nunie - Please email your request (with your em...Hi Nunie - Please email your request (with your email address) to info@georgerodrigue.com , and someone will get back with you asap! <br /><br />In the meantime, in case you haven't seen it, there is an extensive history of this piece in this blog. Look under POPULAR MUSINGS to the right of this post, under the headline "Cajuns." Many thanks - WendyWendy Rodrigue Magnushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08289447655110009690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079877794128349006.post-16212354606462236722011-02-16T17:45:06.115-06:002011-02-16T17:45:06.115-06:00Wendy, I'm not sure this is the right place to...Wendy, I'm not sure this is the right place to ask, but how much is a print of Aioli Dinner (I think Dinner) where all the men in New Iberia are sitting around a table? If this isn't the right place, could you direct me to the place to ask.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Nunie FalconNunienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079877794128349006.post-68880883266429593932011-02-06T11:27:10.566-06:002011-02-06T11:27:10.566-06:00Thank you, Mark. Yes, that's true. In the ea...Thank you, Mark. Yes, that's true. In the early years especially, George 'painted to the frames,' a phrase he coined. For more on this, see the post at this link: http://www.wendyrodrigue.com/2010/01/painting-to-frame.html (you may have to paste it into your brower).<br /><br />Also, the link to his oak tree miniatures mentioned in this post has some great examples of tiny oak tree paintings with huge frames: http://www.wendyrodrigue.com/2010/04/miniatures-manuscripts-landscapes-blue.html<br /><br />I love his paintings of oaks as well. In fact, just this morning I posted the story of George's efforts to save a 250-year old oak tree destined for destruction next month in Youngsville.<br /><br />Thank you for writing in-<br />WendyWendy Rodrigue Magnushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08289447655110009690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079877794128349006.post-47024718886826345182011-02-06T11:20:36.790-06:002011-02-06T11:20:36.790-06:00Wendy, I remember seeing some magnificent painting...Wendy, I remember seeing some magnificent paintings of oak trees when George was first starting. The frames on some were bigger than the paintings. I am not much of an art appreciator but George's work has always stirred deep emotions in my soul. Maybe I am biased - you know how we Rodrigue's can be. My best to George and you.<br />Mark RodrigueMarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16899199919469305848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079877794128349006.post-28901579497514439262011-01-31T11:33:23.465-06:002011-01-31T11:33:23.465-06:00The first Blue Dog I purchased was a small one fro...The first Blue Dog I purchased was a small one from the Carmel gallery. This was in the early nineties and it has hung proudly (and continues to hang) in every home we have lived in since that time. We also proudly own one of the God Bless America prints from nine eleven. As we enter a transition in our lives the "We have the blues together" carries great meaning so will have to think about that one. I am really enjoying the blog and the updates. Thanks Wendy (and George)Diane Haynienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079877794128349006.post-41648847411487627222011-01-31T10:00:28.552-06:002011-01-31T10:00:28.552-06:00Hi Anne - Many thanks for your comments. I enjoye...Hi Anne - Many thanks for your comments. I enjoyed sharing them with George this morning as he worked at his easel. We hope that you make it soon to New Orleans --- a city that is not only back, but in some ways better, as we've been reminded in the most dramatic way of its unique qualities. And I do believe that since Katrina, we've brought 'southern hospitality' to new heights, because everyone is extremely happy to see our tourists once again.<br /><br />And Kerry -- Always great to hear from George's old friends. I know you're partial to the oak tree. Nothing wrong with that, to be sure! Thanks for writing in-<br /><br />WendyWendy Rodrigue Magnushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08289447655110009690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079877794128349006.post-82129897902406381242011-01-29T18:02:29.652-06:002011-01-29T18:02:29.652-06:00Battle of icons. Personally, being a witness to ge...Battle of icons. Personally, being a witness to georges early cajun period, i think the oak tree should be bigger than the dog in painting number 2. With his artistic genius, and intuitive style,he defined the oak tree in art. I am showing a preference, but i also have a blue dog. He is a true artistic genius, and a treasure of the cajun people and there wonderful culture. kerry boutteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079877794128349006.post-75790703782644881922011-01-29T13:07:54.080-06:002011-01-29T13:07:54.080-06:00I had to go back and read your previous post about...I had to go back and read your previous post about the move into the new gallery~~we have not been back to NOLA since Katrina.<br />I am delighted that the lovely brick building is a permanent gallery for Blue Dog (and your hubby too) as it was so pretty at night.<br />We would often walk past the old gallery across the street and look in at the many delightful incarnations of the Blue Dog and I have fond memories of balmy evening walks and much window shopping.<br />The small size is a something I enjoy in my own art; I find it to speak as much as large pieces and often to be more intimate.<br />The work is delightful!<br /><br />XXOO~~♥<br />AnneAnne Huskey-Lockardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01642632328404951486noreply@blogger.com