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When Cajun artist George Rodrigue began his series of Blue Dog paintings in 1984, he had no idea that they would consume the greater part of his life for over two decades, and that the mysterious Blue Dogand#8212;inspired by his studio dog-turned-model, Tiffany, and the Cajun loup-garou folk legendand#8212;would become a wildly popular international icon as well. Blue Dog Speaks is the first book to prominently emphasize Rodrigue's painting titles, one of the most important elements in the creation of a Blue Dog painting, alongside the works. Rodrigue used Blue Dog painting titles to provide insightand#8212;whether humorous or nostalgic or sadand#8212;into the human condition.and#160;In an introduction, Rodrigue revealed how an idea that originated in childhood tales grew far beyond; his Blue Dogs moved beyond Louisiana into formerly uncharted territory to express larger concepts about contemporary life. His titlesand#8212;such as "Right Place Wrong Time" and "Tiffany Remembers the '70s"and#8212;along with other, more abstract ones such as "All by Myself with My Happiness,"captured this shift in style and content.and#160;But most of all, there are the paintings themselves, magnificently displayed, their titles inviting us to ask, and#8220;What is this dog all about?and#8221; and and#8220;What was the artist trying to say?and#8221; Even though the definitive answers remain a mystery, the titles provide a clueand#8230;
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Ralph Steadman -- artist of distinction, caricaturist of brilliance -- is also a long time dog lover. In his latest book, he shows us dogs, everywhere: dogs on furniture, fashion dogs, wine dogs, even a fictional dog, and the insects that live on dogs. From the fierce and furious to the whimsical and wistful, the whole world of canine life is captured in The Ralph Steadman Book of Dogs. With his trademark style and strong eye, Steadman exposes the heart and bone of our canine companions to create a stunning dog book like no other.
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George Rodrigue's art is playful, colorful, and whimsicaland#8212;and, for more than two decades, almost always featured a blue dog. In this beautifully produced collection of his pop phenomena paintings, Rodrigue discussed his work, answering questions and mapping his artistic journey. Each spread showcases a work standing alone on the right page; on the left is only the title, rich in suggestion and meaning.
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Born and raised in the heart of French Louisiana, George Rodrigue is best known for his Blue Dog paintings. Rodrigue, who began painting in the third grade while bedridden with polio, had already won local acclaim for his rich portrayals of the landscape and people he grew up with when Blue Dog transformed the image of the original Cajun werewolf dog into an international pop icon. This accessible paperback edition of The Art of George Rodrigue is a retrospective featuring 265 paintings spanning Rodrigueand#8217;s career. With text by art historian Ginger Danto, this book continues to be the definiand#172;tive guide to Rodrigueand#8217;s work, documenting his artistic development as his subjects shifted from majestic oak trees to Cajun fishermen to the incomparable Blue Dog.
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A new book by legendary artist Ralph Steadman, capturing man's best friend in every way imaginable.
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Ralph Steadmanandmdash;artist of distinction, caricaturist of brillianceandmdash;is also a longtime dog lover. In his latest book, he shows us dogs on furniture, fashion dogs, wine dogs, fantastical crossbreeds, and even the insects that live on dogs. The Ralph Steadman Book of Dogs captures the fierce and furious, the whimsical and wistful, and everything in between, including:and#160;
andbull; Saloon Bar Dogand#160;
andbull; Antisocial Blot Dogand#160;
andbull; Buddhist Dogs Searching for Happinessand#160;
andbull; Dog Baby Substituteand#160;
andbull; Decibelle, the Noisy Mongreland#160;
With his trademark style and strong eye, Steadman exposes the heart and bone of our canine companions to create a stunning dog book like no other.
About the Author
The Blue Dog, created by George Rodrigue (1944-2013) is one of the most recognizable images in the world of contemporary art. Steeped in the legends and Cajun myths of Rodrigue's Louisiana upbringing, Blue Dog catapulted to worldwide fame in the early 1990s, and has never looked back. Featured in high-profile advertising campaigns (Absolut and Xerox) and on the set of TV's Friends, Blue Dog has been on an unprecedented journeyand#8212;from a single painting hung in Rodrigue's gallery in New Orleans to becoming an international pop icon.and#160;Four US presidents have commissioned portraits with Blue Dog, and Rodrigue's celebrity clients include Tom Brokaw, Whoopi Goldberg, Harry Connick Jr., and Sylvester Stallone. Always a crowd-pleaser, the Blue Dog series has set attendance records at museum shows and exhibitions across the country.and#160;Rodrigue Studios has galleries located in Lafayette and New Orleans, Louisiana; and Carmel, California.