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George Rodrigue (1944–2013)

Auteur van Why Is Blue Dog Blue?

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George Rodrigue was born in New Iberia, Louisiana on March 13, 1944. He studied art at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. As an artist, he chronicled Cajun life and was best known for his signature Blue Dog images. He is the toon meer author of more than 12 books including Are You Blue Dog's Friend?, A Blue Dog Christmas, and Blue Dog Love. He died, after a two-year battle with cancer, on December 14, 2013 at the age of 69. (Bowker Author Biography) toon minder

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Geboortedatum
1944-03-14
Overlijdensdatum
2013-12-14
Geslacht
male
Nationaliteit
USA
Geboorteplaats
New Iberia, Louisiana, USA
Plaats van overlijden
Houston, Texas, USA
Oorzaak van overlijden
lung cancer
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artist

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Blue Dog Speaks by George Rodrigue is a fun romp through more than 160 Blue Dog paintings never before published in a book. Based on his mother’s loup-garou tales of werewolves, his Blue Dog paintings have evolved from a simple reflection on ghost stories to a vehicle for his voice to speak on the contemporary world around him. Many of the paintings’ themes celebrate his roots in Cajun Louisiana. I’ve always been a fan of the Blue Dog paintings, but I didn’t always grasp their meaning. What makes this collection so unique is that the titles of his paintings are given equal footing with the paintings themselves, thus providing the reader with a deeper level of understanding of his work. The title perfectly reflects the stated purpose of the book, and if we as readers listen and observe carefully, we will come away with a better appreciation for the works and world of George Rodrigue and Blue Dog.… (meer)
 
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LoriFox | 3 andere besprekingen | Oct 24, 2020 |
This lovely book is a tribute to the blue dog creations of artist George Rodrigue. Rodrigue writes “When I first began painting Blue Dog about fifteen years ago, I had no idea where it would take me, and I suppose I can still say that today. Blue Dog was born in a corner of my soul where some very strong memories lurked - memories both of my lost black-and-white terrier/spaniel Tiffany and of the old Cajun werewolf legend of the Loup-Garou.”

Rodrigue started to include Blue Dog in many of his canvases, and the dog got a following all his own. In this book Rodrigue tells the story of his art, and includes many plates both with and without Blue Dog.

It’s hard to define the appeal of Blue Dog, but the artist definitely tapped into something, and for fans, the book is a joy to peruse.
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nbmars | Oct 18, 2020 |
Humor in Art, Art in Humor
 
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Brightman | 3 andere besprekingen | Jan 18, 2018 |
Why is Blue Dog Blue is still my favorite, but this one was pretty cool and quirky. Not your typical children's book.
 
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25
Ook door
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Leden
458
Populariteit
#53,635
Waardering
4.1
Besprekingen
17
ISBNs
35
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