Artist Inspiration: George Rodgrigue
This week we will highlight the late Louisiana artist George Rodrigue and his cheerful Blue Dog series.
Raised in Louisiana, George Rodrigue began learning to draw and paint after he was found to have polio at age 8 and spent several months in bed. He later became one of the greatest success stories in American art.
The Blue Dog Series, based on a cajun legend, brought international fame. His paintings of his cajun country heritage sought to preserve this legacy despite the rapidly changing world.
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View his art at: https://georgerodrigue.com/
Watch this short video about the artist: