By Nathan Coker
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Jun 5th, 2017
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Polly Spence identifies her work as “Christ-centered.” She hopes to share the message of His grace with others through her art. Photography by Brad Arender | Article by April Clark Honaker Polly Spence grew up watchi...
By Nathan Coker
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May 8th, 2017
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THERE’S SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT THE INTERACTION WITH SOMETHING HANDMADE VERSUS MASS PRODUCED. IT’S ABOUT ESTABLISHING A SENSE OF COMMONALITY–A CONNECTION WITHOUT WORDS IN A PIECE OF ART. EMMA MELVILLE DOES THIS WITH EASE IN EACH BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF POTTERY SHE CREATES. ARTICLE BY APRIL CLARK HONAKER A...
By Nathan Coker
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Mar 24th, 2017
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Carolyn Campbell is a master of interior design and avid oil painter article by Maré Brennan & photos by Martin G Meyers When I discovered BayouLife was headed to Nashville for our 2017 Travel Issue, my first thought was of Carolyn Campbell....
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Feb 27th, 2017
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CURATOR AND ARTIST, RICKY SIKES HAS ACHIEVED SUCCESS DOING WHAT HE LOVES. HE IS THIS MONTH’S BAYOU ARTIST. ARTICLE BY APRIL CLARK HONAKER | PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRAD ARENDER ARTIST RICKY W. SIKES, JR. is a composite, a fusion, a mixed-media work of ar...
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Jan 22nd, 2017
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Drék Davis, an Associate Professor of Art at Grambling State University, believes in creating art that will stimulate conversations and stir a response in viewers. Davis likes to explore the way politics and spirituality are addressed in society and the influence of African American spirituality on s...
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Jan 9th, 2017
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BayouArtist Jake Dugard is many things: artist, designer, professor, coach, husband and father. “My favorite thing is doing a lot of things,” he said. “It keeps me on my toes.” article by April Clark Honaker photography by Scarlett Garcia To do so many things, Jake wakes up early and makes it to Cro...
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Dec 9th, 2016
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David Mason and Jay Crowell never anticipated that a friendship formed in the shop of Douglas Cabinet Company would lead to a business partnership. Six years later, the duo – along with Ella Guy, are turning out beautiful and expertly crafted woodworks through their company, Rabbet Run. Article by Ap...
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Nov 3rd, 2016
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Maestro Clay Couturiaux is in his twelfth season as Director and Conductor of the Monroe Symphony Orchestra. Music is his language – a universal language powerful enough to capture the full range of human experience. He has spent a career channeling the genius of great composers through his body an...
By Nathan Coker
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Sep 28th, 2016
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article by April Honaker | photography by Brad Arender Artists and other creative types are often imagined using their talents in solitude, but designers Robert Brooks and Marla Emory of Studio Brooks + Emory have continually proven the value of collaboration. Their complementary strengths and backgr...
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Aug 29th, 2016
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Emily Caldwell’s art is whimsical, often looking at nature for inspiration. Her path to art was a winding one, but she found a shining light in the end – one that she hopes to share with others. article by April Honaker | photography by Brad Arender The famous poet, Rumi, once said, “The wound ...
