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Jun 2nd, 2016
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Bayou Artist Dan Sumner talks to BayouLife about his musical career and his new adventure with Louisiana Soul Revival. article by Kay Stothart Rector | photographs by Brad Arender Soft-spoken and reflective, Daniel Sumner is a talented, classically trained jazz guitarist, at home at Fort Sumner, his ...
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Apr 27th, 2016
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When you touch a piece of artist Jack Gates’ work, you can feel the passion of a man who believes that in addition to creativity, successful art involves critical thinking skills and thoughtful decisions. Article By Barbara Leader | Photographs by Brad Arender While Shreveport-born artist Jack Gates,...
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Apr 5th, 2016
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Using palette knives and trowels, Mangham native Jo Mattison explores color and the myriad of ways color transforms itself. In the hands of this month’s gifted BayouArtist, color transforms the world around us. article by Michael DeVault | photos by Martin G Meyers Jo Mattison is hard at work in the ...
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Mar 2nd, 2016
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article by Michael DeVault | photos by Brad Arender Bayou Artist Enoch Doyle Jeter is, perhaps, at the pinnacle of his artistic career. But in spite of his works garnering international attention and acclaim, Jeter still considers himself on the road to becoming an artist, and it’s okay with him if h...
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Feb 1st, 2016
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The works of Masur Museum resident artist Vitus Shell are a mixed media tour-de-force that bring the viewer face to face with the lives that are and the lives that might have been. article by Michael DeVault | photos by Brad Arender When Vitus Shell watches the news or reads a magazine, he’s struck b...
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Jan 5th, 2016
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From the U.S. Air Force to his career as an attorney, this Bayou Artist has been developing his photography skills for over 50 years. article by Barbara Leader photography by Brad Arender Leaned against a wall in attorney Charlie Heck’s office an incredibly lifelike photograph of a brightly colored b...
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Dec 1st, 2015
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A classically trained instrumentalist, vocalist and musical educator, Julian Jones, talks to BayouLife about his commitment to the community and encouraging arts education in North Louisiana. article by Mary Napoli | photography by Brad Arender Melodies flow from pianist Julian Jones’s finger tips as...
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Oct 26th, 2015
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As a new generation of dancers is keeping Bayou Artist Linda Lavender Ford on her toes, she takes the time to reflect on the value of performing arts, what makes a dancer dance, and the transformative power of ballet. article by Michael DeVault | photography by Brad Arender Every movement is studied,...
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Sep 25th, 2015
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Bayou Artist: Joshua Mitchell article by Mary Napoli | photography by Martin G Meyers The pungent aroma of freshly cut wood fills Joshua Mitchell’s workshop. It is a scent that often conjures memories and associations for many people. In this case, it’s the scent of creativity and productivity. Mit...
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Aug 28th, 2015
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The Artwork of Cliff Tresner article by Mary Napoli | photography by Brad Arender Artist Cliff Tresner is as complex and captivating as the artwork he produces. He is a curious soul, perpetually searching and seeking. He asks questions with his eyes and his hands, aggressively manipulating objects ...
