By Nathan Coker
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May 26th, 2015
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“No one else has your voice; no one else has your fingerprints. God made you to be completely unique. Your handwriting is the same way. It is one-of-a-kind, just as you are.” article by Mary Napoli | photography by Martin G Meyers Shannan Inman, Ruston resident and creative force behind Pa...
By Nathan Coker
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Apr 27th, 2015
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Portraits of Motherhood article by MARY NAPOLI | photography by MARTIN G MEYERS “IT IS ONE OF MY EARLIEST MEMORIES…that my mother made a specific place to put my artwork up in the living room on display–not on the refrigerator. It was the first time I remember seeing my work hangin...
By Nathan Coker
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Mar 27th, 2015
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Monroe Native, Emory Nolan, is now a full-fledged New Orleanian with a keen eye for art. His talents are impressive, and his earnest desire to cultivate his skill is inspiring. article by Mary Napoli photography by Martin G Meyers Emory Nolan’s striking blue eyes are fixed on an abstract painti...
By Nathan Coker
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Feb 25th, 2015
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Exploring the artistic world of Margaret Moses. From her tranquil studio, she creates stunning works of abstract art that are a natural balance between man and nature. ARTICLE BY MARY NAPOLI | PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRAD ARENDER The path to artist Margaret Moses’ studio is tranquil and calming. The do...
By Nathan Coker
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Jan 30th, 2015
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DALLAS-BASED DESIGNER MIL BODRON MAINTAINS A FLOURISHING CAREER IN TEXAS, BUT HIS ROOTS LIE IN THE NORTHSIDE OF MONROE. article by Mary Napoli Interior photography by Timothy Kolk Bodron’s firm, Bodron + Fruit, has been well respected and in high demand in the Dallas-Forth Worth area and beyond for q...
By Nathan Coker
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Dec 29th, 2014
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article by Mary Napoli | photography by Martin G Meyers He wanted her 35mm plastic camera. She wanted his hat. So, they made the trade. His 12 year-old sister walked away with a light blue, straw hat that had originally belonged to their grandfather. Ten year-old Frank Hamrick walked away with the to...
By Nathan Coker
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Dec 1st, 2014
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In the wings with Bayou Artist Corey Trahan who dishes the magic of performing, teaching and the challenge of resurrecting an iconic community theatre article by Michael DeVault | photo by Brad Arender Not so long ago, Corey Trahan was in Bangkok, Thailand, pondering his future. The performer and edu...
By Nathan Coker
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Oct 28th, 2014
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There Are Many Roles That Describe Joey Slaughter: Teacher, Creator, Counselor, Father. He is an Active Member in the Community and and a Presence in the Arts. article by Ann Bloxom Smith | photography by Brad Arender Connections, communication, consistency. Connections, communication, consistency. A...
By Nathan Coker
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Sep 25th, 2014
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While she was a natural-born dancer, Dianne Maroney Grigsby didn’t always plan on dance as a career. As it turned out, dance found her. Lucky for us Grigsby’s passion is our reward through her choreography set on area companies. article by MichaelDeVault | Photography by Brad Arender She’s tall...
By Nathan Coker
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Aug 25th, 2014
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Family, Talent and the Kennedy Mystique article by Michael DeVault & Mary Napoli | photography by Brad Arender John and Doug Kennedy stood over the table, lifted the frame of the silk screen press, and waited for the print to set. It was 1989, and neither of them quite knew what to expect. At the...
