The watermark in the lower right corner of the image will not appear on the final print.
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8.00" x 6.50"
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8.00" x 6.50"
Fools Speak French In School Wood Print
by Seaux-N-Seau Soileau
Product Details
Fools Speak French In School wood print by Seaux-N-Seau Soileau. Bring your artwork to life with the texture and added depth of a wood print. Your image gets printed directly onto a sheet of 3/4" thick maple wood. There are D-clips on the back of the print for mounting it to your wall using mounting hooks and nails (included).
Design Details
My Creole father told me of punishment he received for speaking French in school. He was raised bi-lingual. Sympathizing with the children who could... more
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Comments (10)
Artist's Description
My Creole father told me of punishment he received for speaking French in school. He was raised bi-lingual. Sympathizing with the children who could not speak English he often spoke French in school to prove that he was proud of his French culture. He was forced to kneel in raw rice while writing lines for speaking French. Often he changed the lines to read the way he wanted them to be. He said that it required the teacher to punish him again and again. I have talked to hundreds of relatives and friends who told me they too wore teachers out in order to make a way for French to return in school. When I was in school if we mixed too many French words with our English we were sent to speech classes where our language was "improved." When my childen were in elementary school Things were beginning to look up however as French was offered as a second language. By the time my children were in middle school the French Immersion classes were introduced but unfortunately they were a bit too old...
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...
$45.30
Steve Gass
Cool image, love the story behind it!
Seaux-N-Seau Soileau replied:
Thank you, Steve!!
Marlin and Laura Hum
So sad! It's good to hear that things are changing for the better. Great work!
Seaux-N-Seau Soileau replied:
Thank you, Marlin and Laura!! Yes, I to am happy with the changes!!
Kathy Braud
Interesting! Art helps keep the memories alive.... and visible. L/f
Seaux-N-Seau Soileau replied:
Thank you!!! My goal is to preserve the history of Acadiana during my parents and grandparents' time.
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #6 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.
Seaux-N-Seau Soileau replied:
Thank you so much for letting me know Christopher. Will do that!!
Kay Brewer
Very interesting description ... I didn't know! And a very cool painting. I nominated it for a Special Feature in the 1000 Views group. Lf
Seaux-N-Seau Soileau replied:
Thank you so much Kay!! It is an honor!!
Callan Percy
Super work Seaux and many congratulations on your sale. L/F
Seaux-N-Seau Soileau replied:
Thank you!!!
Olaoluwa Smith
Congratulations on your sale
Seaux-N-Seau Soileau replied:
Thank you!!
Elijah Knight
Congratulations
Seaux-N-Seau Soileau replied:
Thank you!!!
David Stasiak
Congratulations!
Seaux-N-Seau Soileau replied:
Thank you!!!