Uptown Shotgun

This work was inspired by my love for New Orleans Creole cottages and shotgun homes which line it's streets. The architecture of these quaint home are anything but simple. Usually no more than 12 feet wide, with rooms arranged one behind the other and doors at each end of the house, the term "shotgun" is a reference to the idea that if all the doors are opened, a shotgun blast fired into the house from the front door would pass straight through the back door. One of my favorite parts of the shotgun homes are their front porches that beckon you to grab a rocking chair and rock the afternoon away while catching up with neighbors. Many of these porch ceilings are painting a specific shade of soft blue, called Haint Blue. Legends say it wards off evil spirits called 'haints'. Whether it wards off evil spirits or mosquitoes, these Nola porches welcome all who visit.

PAPER PRINT SIZES:

• 5x7 matted to fit a 8x10 frame $15

• 8x10 matted to fit a 11x14 frame $25

• 11x14 matted to fit a 16x20 frame $40

• 13x19 matted to fit a 18x24 frame $60

ABOUT THE PRINTS: All of my prints are produced from my original artwork and are printed on heavyweight premium paper using hi-definition archival quality inks. The quality of these prints show the rich color, depth and texture of the paintings. All images are matted with archival quality white mats, backed with backer board, and protected inside a cello sleeve.

SHIPPING: Prints are made to order and are ready to ship in 1-3 business days within the U.S.

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