An Artist's Vision of New Orleans

Download or read book An Artist's Vision of New Orleans written by John Kemp and published by Pelican Publishing Company. This book was released on 2014-03-15 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With his evocative paintings of New Orleans, Alan Flattmann is one of the most renowned American pastel artists. The haunting images capture life around the city, from the soulful Vieux Carre to the stately Garden District to the mighty Mississippi. Cooks and customers contemplate the food in Galatoire's kitchen; a waiter rests, exhausted, in a chair outside of Cafe Du Monde; a streetcar picks up passengers looking to escape the rain. For more than four decades, Flattmann has expressed the timeless charm, mysterious appeal, and friendly personalities of New Orleans. The Crescent City shines as never before through Flattmann's vibrant pastels. In this collection, Flatman and essayist John Kemp bring together scenes from the many neighborhoods of the city to complement the well-known images of the French Quarter. Accompanying these magnificent portraits, landscapes, and urban visions, Kemp's essays articulate Flattmann's unique perspective and technique.