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Painting: Victor's Cheesecake - New Iberia, LA

Here is a wonderful desert from Victor's Cafeteria in New Iberia, LA. This is a 16” x 20” acrylic painting of cheescake with chocolate and caramel sauce, along with nuts and it was delicious.

The best way to easily see most of my paintings for sales is to go to my Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/bill.ives2 - and look at Photos and albums within Photos. I have three photo albums covering my art. One is for discounted pairings under $100.  The other is for most of the rest (over $100). The third is for paintings that I have either sold or ones that are not for sale. However, if anyone is interested in them I will paint another version for them on commission. I will ship anywhere and have shipped art works as far as Australia.

In New Orleans there are currently paintings hanging at one of my favorite New Orleans restaurants,  Riccobono's Panola Street Cafe. Here is a post describing the showing. It is located at 7801 Panola Street (504 314-1810). You can also contact me to see more of them. 

Painting: Al Johnson New Orleans

Here is a 24" sqaure painting of Al "Carninal Time" Johnson. He got his nickname fromnt he famous song by the same name. Al was a one hit wonder for along time but has more recently been ding mroe songs. This was done from a photo I took of him at the 2013 French Quarter Festival. 

The best way to easily see most of my paintings for sales is to go to my Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/bill.ives2 - and look at Photos and albums within Photos. I have three photo albums covering my art. One is for discounted pairings under $100.  The other is for most of the rest (over $100). The third is for paintings that I have either sold or ones that are not for sale. However, if anyone is interested in them I will paint another version for them on commission. I will ship anywhere and have shipped art works as far as Australia.

In New Orleans there are currently paintings hanging at two of my favorite New Orleans restaurants. One is the mIn New Orleans there are currently paintings hanging at two of my favorite New Orleans restaurants. One is the music club with great food, Buffa's. It is open 24/7 and is located at 1001 Esplanade Ave. (504) 949-0038.  Hera is a post on the opening: My Paintings Are Up at Buffa's Backroom. The other is  Riccobono's Panola Street Cafe. Here is a post describing the showing. It is located at 7801 Panola Street (504 314-1810). You can also contact me to see more of them. 

Painting: New Orleans' John Boutte

Here is a 18" x 24" painting of the great New Orleans singer, John Boutte at the 2013 Jazz Fest. I have long been an admirer of his work. The Jazz fest link takes you to a review of his performance with photos.This work is based on a photo that I took durinh his performance. 

The best way to easily see most of my paintings for sales is to go to my Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/bill.ives2 - and look at Photos and albums within Photos. I have three photo albums covering my art. One is for discounted pairings under $100.  The other is for most of the rest (over $100). The third is for paintings that I have either sold or ones that are not for sale. However, if anyone is interested in them I will paint another version for them on commission. I will ship anywhere and have shipped art works as far as Australia.

In New Orleans there are currently paintings hanging at two of my favorite New Orleans restaurants. One is the mIn New Orleans there are currently paintings hanging at two of my favorite New Orleans restaurants. One is the music club with great food, Buffa's. It is open 24/7 and is located at 1001 Esplanade Ave. (504) 949-0038.  Hera is a post on the opening: My Paintings Are Up at Buffa's Backroom. The other is  Riccobono's Panola Street Cafe. Here is a post describing the showing. It is located at 7801 Panola Street (504 314-1810). You can also contact me to see more of them. 

Painting: Irma Thomas Singing Gospel

Here is a 24" square painting of Irma Thomas doing her tribute to Mahalia Jackson at the Gosple Tent in he 2013 Jazz Fest. It was a powerful performance. She went all out. It one of my top 12 Jazz fest Moments. 

The best way to easily see most of my paintings for sales is to go to my Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/bill.ives2 - and look at Photos and albums within Photos. I have three photo albums covering my art. One is for discounted pairings under $100.  The other is for most of the rest (over $100). The third is for paintings that I have either sold or ones that are not for sale. However, if anyone is interested in them I will paint another version for them on commission. I will ship anywhere and have shipped art works as far as Australia.

In New Orleans there are currently paintings hanging at two of my favorite New Orleans restaurants. One is the mIn New Orleans there are currently paintings hanging at two of my favorite New Orleans restaurants. One is the music club with great food, Buffa's. It is open 24/7 and is located at 1001 Esplanade Ave. (504) 949-0038.  Hera is a post on the opening: My Paintings Are Up at Buffa's Backroom. The other is  Riccobono's Panola Street Cafe. Here is a post describing the showing. It is located at 7801 Panola Street (504 314-1810). You can also contact me to see more of them. 

Painting: New Orleans' James Andrews

Here is a 18" x 24" painting of James Andrews from a photo I took at Jazz Fest 2013. James is one of the current greats of New Orleans music and I have enjoyed his music for some time. I included his Jazz Fest set this year as one of my top twelve New Orleans Jazz Fest 2013 Moments. Here three videos I put on YouTube with the much appreciated approval by James: James Andrews and Friends Part 1, James Andrews and Friends Part 2, and James Andrews at RockNBowl. 

The best way to easily see most of my paintings for sales is to go to my Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/bill.ives2 - and look at Photos and albums within Photos. I have three photo albums covering my art. One is for discounted pairings under $100.  The other is for most of the rest (over $100). The third is for paintings that I have either sold or ones that are not for sale. However, if anyone is interested in them I will paint another version for them on commission. I will ship anywhere and have shipped art works as far as Australia.

In New Orleans there are currently paintings hanging at two of my favorite New Orleans restaurants. One is the mIn New Orleans there are currently paintings hanging at two of my favorite New Orleans restaurants. One is the music club with great food, Buffa's. It is open 24/7 and is located at 1001 Esplanade Ave. (504) 949-0038.  Hera is a post on the opening: My Paintings Are Up at Buffa's Backroom. The other is  Riccobono's Panola Street Cafe. Here is a post describing the showing. It is located at 7801 Panola Street (504 314-1810). You can also contact me to see more of them. 

Painting: Mardi Gras Krewe Rider

Carnival season started in New Orleans with the Phorty Phunny Phellows on January 6th. To honor the season here is a 24" x 24" acrylic paintings of a Madi Gras float rider. It continues a series that I started last year. Here is a sample painting. 

The best way to easily see most of my paintings for sales is to go to my Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/bill.ives2 - and look at Photos and albums within Photos. I have three photo albums covering my art. One is for discounted pairings under $100.  The other is for most of the rest (over $100). The third is for paintings that I have either sold or ones that are not for sale. However, if anyone is interested in them I will paint another version for them on commission. I will ship anywhere and have shipped art works as far as Australia.

In New Orleans there are currently paintings hanging at two of my favorite New Orleans restaurants. One is the music club with great food, Buffa's. It is open 24/7 and is located at 1001 Esplanade Ave. (504) 949-0038.  Hera is a post on the opening: My Paintings Are Up at Buffa's Backroom. The other is  Riccobono's Panola Street Cafe. Here is a post describing the showing. It is located at 7801 Panola Street (504 314-1810). You can also contact me to see more of them. 

Painting: New Orleans Acoustic Blues Guitarist

Here is a 24” x 24” acrylic painting of acoustic blues guitarist. It is Alvin Youngblood Hart playing at Chicki Wah Wah in New Orleans. It was playing with the contrast of shadow and light. This is part of a series I have been doing on New Orleans musicians including Ed Wills and Jon Cleary.

The best way to easily see most of my paintings for sales is to go to my Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/bill.ives2 - and look at Photos and albums within Photos. I have three photo albums covering my art. One is for discounted pairings under $100.  The other is for most of the rest (over $100). The third is for paintings that I have either sold or ones that are not for sale. However, if anyone is interested in them I will paint another version for them on commission. I will ship anywhere and have shipped art works as far as Australia.

In New Orleans there are currently paintings hanging at two of my favorite New Orleans restaurants. One is the music club with great food, Buffa's. It is open 24/7 and is located at 1001 Esplanade Ave. (504) 949-0038.  Hera is a post on the opening: My Paintings Are Up at Buffa's Backroom. The other is  Riccobono's Panola Street Cafe. Here is a post describing the showing. It is located at 7801 Panola Street (504 314-1810). You can also contact me to see more of them. 

Jon Cleary at Chicki Wah Wah New Orleans #2

Here is a 24" x 24" acrylic painting of the New Orleans piano player, Jon Cleary. It is the second one I have done of him.  The painting is done for a photo taken at his Monday night solo gig at Chicki Wah Wah in New Orleans. I now an artist with the Arts Council of New Orleans and particpate in their monthy art market. These markets occur generally on the last Saturday at Palmer Park in New Orleans, at the corner of S. Carrolton and S. Claiborne. Saturday September 28 is the next market and I will have a booth and offer paintings for sale. Since I arrived back in my hometown, I have been painting a variety of themes related to the city.

You can also purchase my paintings directly from me through the Web. I have shipped paintings as far as Australia. Contact me at [email protected] to discuss prices and logistics. 

The best way to easily see most of my paintings for sales is to go to my Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/bill.ives2 - and look at Photos and albums within Photos. I have three photo albums covering my art. One is for discounted pairings under $100.  The other is for most of the rest (over $100). The third is for paintings that I have either sold or ones that are not for sale. However, if anyone is interested in them I will paint another version for them on commission. 

Three Paintings of Cajun Dancers

Here are three 16" x 20" acrylic paintings of Cajun dancers. I will attach them at the back and hang the set as one 20" x 48" painting. They are based on some photos I took at the French Quarter Festival I am doing a series of dancers moving to Les Freres Michot. I did a preview post of these paintings in progress earlier. 

I now an artist with the Arts Council of New Orleans and particpate in their monthy art market. These markets occur generally on the last Saturday at Palmer Park in New Orleans, at the corner of S. Carrolton and S. Claiborne. Saturday July 27 is the next market and I will have a booth and offer paintings for sale.

You can also purchase my paintings directly from me through the Web. I have shipped paintings as far as Australia. Contact me at [email protected] to discuss prices and logistics. 

Painting of R&B Piano Player in New Orleans

Here is a 20" x 20" acrylic painting of Jon Cleary performing at Chicki Wah Wah in New Orleans. I now an artist with the Arts Council of New Orleans and particpate in their monthy art market. These markets occur generally on the last Saturday at Palmer Park in New Orleans, at the corner of S. Carrolton and S. Claiborne. Saturday May 25 is the next market and I will have a booth and offer paintings for sale. Since I arrived back in my hometown, I have been painting a variety of themes related to the city including my favorite musicians such as Jon. 

You can also purchase my paintings directly from me through the Web. I have shipped paintings as far as Australia. Contact me at [email protected] to discuss prices and logistics.