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Image:
8.00" x 4.00"
Overall:
10.00" x 6.00"
Caught Art Print
by Seaux-N-Seau Soileau
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Caught art print by Seaux-N-Seau Soileau. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
Design Details
Mardi Gras is a bit different in Acadiana than it is in New Orleans. Instead of balls, beads, royalty, floats, and parades we have men in costumed... more
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Comments (40)
Artist's Description
Mardi Gras is a bit different in Acadiana than it is in New Orleans. Instead of balls, beads, royalty, floats, and parades we have men in costumed made of straps of fabric to make them look poor so farmers will give them chickens to make a gumbo to fatten them up so they can make it through 40 days of fasting. The farmers are entertained by the Mardi Gras riders, who dance, sing, do tricks, and beg in most amusing ways telling about how poor they are and how bad they need their chicken for the gumbo. The compassionate farmers release a chicken or two and then the Mardi Gras chase the chickens where ever a chicken might run or fly: up trees, under houses, through ditches, on.roofs....It is a tradition that dates back many years. My grandmother who would be about 135 years old today told me her parents and grandparents told her about their Courir de Mardi Gras fun chasing chickens. A community gumbo is made with the chickens captured and in small communities it is a tradition to bring b...
About Seaux-N-Seau Soileau
I am a Cajun-Creole grandmother who was raised in South Central Louisiana and I am trying to preserve my culture as well as the things I imagine. My Primitive Folk Art preserves the simple way of life that I love. I love my culture and the place where I live and I want to share it!! Watching over my father's shoulder is how I learned to paint. He did primitive folk art for local shops. I took several art classes in college as well as private lessons from some of Acadiana's finest artist beginning when my oldest child was in kindergarten. I learned several techniques and styles. I am now grandmother to ten grandchildren. I have been selling my folk art for almost as many years as I have been a mother. When capturing the culture of the...
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Laurie Search
This is so vibrant, colorful, and wonderful!!! Love all the info., too!!! :)))f
Ann Skelton
Delightful Seaux-N-Seau! l/f
Constance Lowery
wonderful art and fantastic story. L/F
Janyce Boynton
Wonderful!
Seaux-N-Seau Soileau replied:
Thank you, Janyce!!
Bill Gallagher
Very nice.
Seaux-N-Seau Soileau replied:
Thank you, Bill!!
Norma Brandsberg
Wonderful work!
Seaux-N-Seau Soileau replied:
Thank you, Norma!!
Shoal Hollingsworth
This is fantastic
Seaux-N-Seau Soileau replied:
Thank you, Shoal!!
Matthew DeGrushe
Nicely done!
Seaux-N-Seau Soileau replied:
Thank you, Matthew!!
Peggy Collins
Fabulous fun!
Seaux-N-Seau Soileau replied:
Thank you, Peggy!!
Paul Quinn
Very nice!
Seaux-N-Seau Soileau replied:
Thank you, Paul!!
Judy Jones
Great image
Seaux-N-Seau Soileau replied:
Thank you, Judy!!
Johanna Zettler
Gorgeous image.
Seaux-N-Seau Soileau replied:
Thank , Johanna!!
John Trommer
Very nice work.
Seaux-N-Seau Soileau replied:
Thank you, John!!
Amy Dundon
Wonderful work!
Seaux-N-Seau Soileau replied:
Thank you, Amy!!
Guido Montanes Castillo
Nice image
Jamie Pham
Wonderful work!!
Eddie Barron
very nice
Steve Karol
Liked
Joan Stratton
Cool piece ;)
Kristia Adams
Fun painting!
Gary F Richards
Outstanding composition, lighting, shading, color and artwork! F/L
Alexey Stiop
Nice!
Seaux-N-Seau Soileau replied:
Thank you, Alexey!!
Jennifer Jenson
Revisit...
Seaux-N-Seau Soileau replied:
Thank you,, Jennifer!!
Morris Finkelstein
Beautiful painting!
Seaux-N-Seau Soileau replied:
Thank you Morris!!
Sandra Clark
Wonderful
Seaux-N-Seau Soileau replied:
Thank you, Sandra!!