By Nathan Coker
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Sep 30th, 2019
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From hand-painted textiles to brightly-hued murals, Ashley Alford-Dollar is making a colorful splash in Northeast Louisiana. Monroe artist Ashley Alford-Dollar grew up in Baton Rouge, but at 19, she left Louisiana to pursue her dreams in New York. She had always wanted to leave home after high school...
By Nathan Coker
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Aug 30th, 2019
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Whitney Caskey graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Studio Art. It was her love of the arts that drew her to tattooing and ultimately her career at University Ink. Article by April Clark Honaker | Photography by Kelly Moore Clark Actor Johnny Depp has over 30 tat...
By Nathan Coker
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Jul 29th, 2019
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ASHLEY GREER, THIS MONTH’S BAYOU ARTIST, ATTRIBUTES LOVE AS A KEY INGREDIENT IN HER CREATIVE PROCESS. article by April Clark Honaker | photos by Kelly Moore Clark Like many who are born to be artists, Ashley Greer was often discouraged. “I’ve had a lot of people tell me to drop art,” she said. They w...
By Nathan Coker
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Jun 30th, 2019
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Tim Hayes discovered painting long before becoming an architect. In the structure and organization of his work, viewers can see the connection to architecture. ARTICLE BY APRIL CLARK HONAKER | PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK The relationship between an artist’s personal history and his or her work i...
By Nathan Coker
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May 28th, 2019
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From Disney to Monroe, Jay Davis has evolved in his artistic journey. Whether he’s creating by hand or wielding his computer skills, Davis believes it’s important to balance the influence of life and imagination. ARTICLE BY APRIL HONAKER PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK JAY N. DAVIS was t...
By Nathan Coker
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Apr 29th, 2019
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From Vietnam to Hollywood, John Marsala’s career has taken him around the globe and Back to the Future. His retirement brought him to North Louisiana where he is now lending his talents to the Strauss Theatre Center. ARTICLE BY APRIL CLARK HONAKER | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDREW BAILEY Retired Hollywood prop...
By Nathan Coker
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Mar 30th, 2019
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ARTICLE BY APRIL CLARK HONAKER | PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK Beauty is and has always been subjective—thus the saying, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” When it comes to art, many artists preoccupy themselves with creating beautiful things, and many collectors strive to acquire beautiful t...
By Nathan Coker
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Feb 25th, 2019
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BayouArtist VICTORIA SMITH grew up surrounded by art and artistic women. Her work is inspired by her life, and the connections she’s made with people. article by APRIL CLARK HONAKER photography by KELLY MOORE CLARK Artist Victoria Smith can’t pinpoint a moment when she decided to become an artist. In...
By Nathan Coker
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Jan 28th, 2019
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Genaro Ky Ly Smith is an award-winning author of three books: The Land Baron’s Sun, The Land South of the Clouds and The Beautiful Ones Are Not Yet Born. He is also a beloved instructor of composition and creative writing at Louisiana Tech University and is currently shortlisted for a 2019 Guggenheim...
By Nathan Coker
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Jan 7th, 2019
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KIMBER HANCHEY HAS A KNACK FOR EXPRESSING HER FAITH THROUGH PAINTINGS. OUT OF A NEED TO HELP RAISE MONEY FOR THE TEAM SETH FOUNDATION, HER PASSION FOR THE ARTS EVOLVED. article by APRIL CLARK HONAKER and photography by BRAD ARENDER On September 28, 2011, the lives of Kimber Hanchey and her family wer...
