art in New Orleans

This city not only enjoys local artist but it promotes them in every way possible. On royal street in the heart of the French quarter is a treasure chest of culture. The streets are lined with original galleries and shops that display local talent in its many forms.

   

Music is one of the many art forms that can be enjoyed on royal street. 

There is also a little shop which is keeping alive the elegance and class of hand made clothing and accessories. The stars of these accessories are the hats, these hats are hand made and can be individualized. The hats are pure works of art. 

I had the pleasure of entering a local art gallery and was blown away by the diverse art styles and concepts. I was drawn to an artist by the name of James coignard, his paintings are abstract pieces of wonderment. His vibrant primary colors brought to mind the jazz of Frenchman street, they made me want to dance and sing. The random strokes which came together to form an incredible colorful dream made my mind wander to places that it hasn't since my childhood. His art made me feel young, and inspired. 

Royal street is not the only place to find art in New Orleans, the city is in itself a work of art. On any street at any time of day you can hear the different forms of music which blend together into the melody of New Orleans. Through every shop window you can see paintings, or plates of food that are artfully put together in ways that only a true artist could deliver. New Orleans is art, every stone every sound every smell is art.