Have had a blue dog calendar hanging on my walls for over 30 years. New book celebrates the art of george rodrigue from the private collection of one of the artist s most prolific collectors. Learn about george rodrigue who is known for his blue dog art. Signed by the artist, george rodrigue, in black magic marker, and briefly inscribed, on the front endpaper. George rodrigue s artwork is available as limited edition prints and open edition prints.
The cajuns of george rodrigue 1976 was the first book published nationally on the cajun culture and the first bilingual american book ever printed. I had them come up with why blue was a different color,and what made him that way. The colors are brilliant and i love the different tiffanies. The book explores his artistic education, aesthetic principles, and cajun.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. George rodrigue blue skies of shining on me 2005 hand signed silkscreen. From new iberia, louisiana, cajun artist george blue dog rodrigue is known for his bluedog series, inspired by blue dogs longdeceased childhood pet, tiffany, whom he poses with other animals and people. About the author george rodrigue was born in 1944 in new iberia, in the heart of french louisiana, where he continues to live and work. Jewelry george rodrigue first painted the blue dog in 1984, but it wasnt until 1990 that he silkscreened the image. Art of george rodrigue blue dog ipad book demo facebook.
Blue dog speaks is the first book to prominently emphasize rodrigues painting titles, one of the most important elements in the creation of a blue dog painting, alongside the works. George rodrigue blue dog 2005 available for sale artsy. But george set his course as an artist at nine years old, during a bout with polio, and would not be deterred. Kind of an art book with many of rodrigues throughout. The book, blue dog, would feature rodrigue s paintings and an imaginary story by george and author lawrence freundlich. The blue dog was made popular by absolut vodka in 1992, when rodrigue was honored as an absolut vodka artist joining famous artists such as andy warhol and glass artist hans godo frabel. See more ideas about blue dog art, blue dog and blue dog painting. With a text by art historian and former artnews correspondent ginger danto, this is the first outside view and analysis of rodrigues paintings in book form.
See more ideas about blue dog art, blue dog painting and blue dog. Jul 31, 2019 wendy rodrigue married magnus, a jewelry designer, artist and friend of george rodrigues, in the year after his death. He started to paint tiffany, who is now known as blue dog, out of grief. In the introduction to the book the art of george rodrigue, michael lewis wrote. A fantastic book to use for storytimes centered around art and artists. Aug 28, 2015 video created for my students from george rodrigue s story and art, why is blue dog blue. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. A faster breed 2000 taking care of business 2000 george rodrigue guess whos coming to dinner signed print luck be a lady george rodrigue print blue dog poker harrahs casino new orleans top dog black or upside down world 1992. Dec 19, 20 george rodrigues career as an artist started with dark and lush landscapes of his native louisiana bayou.
I dont know much about art books but i wanted this for my love of the blue dog phenomena. George rodrigue with his blue dog rodrigue was born in 1944 as the only child of george and marie rodrigue. This led to first lady rosalyn carter noticing the book and giving it as an official gift of state during president jimmy carters administration. George rodrigues paintings and prints of that intriguing canine known as blue dog. The blue dog prints in most cases are unrelated to the paintings. Blue dog viking penguin, 1994, wurde als book of the month club gelistet. Interesting banter between the voice of the artist and the voice of blue dog. George rodrigue artist and art publications george rodrigue. George rodrigues blue dog art lesson deep space sparkle. George rodrigue enjoyed printmaking since his early days as an artist.
Born and raised in the heart of french louisiana, george rodrigue is best k. For twentyfive years the artist painted scenes of cajun life and culture, and many of those acclaimed works are now on display at the george rodrigue museum, acadian village, in lafayette, louisiana. Blue dog george rodrigue american contemporary cajun artist. The blue dog was made popular by absolut vodka in 1992, when rodrigue was honored as an absolut vodka artist joining famous artists such as andy warhol and glass artist. Blue dog george rodrigue art a faster breed framed.
George rodrigue march, 1944 december 14, 20 was a cajun artist who grew up in new iberia, louisiana. The dog days of christmas in welcome contrast to typical coffeetable art books, george rodrigues blue dog man provides a glimpse of the artist s creative evolution. This book will be securely wrapped and packed in a sturdy box and shipped with tracking. The book caught the eye of the director of the national endowment for the arts who showed it to first lady rosalynn carter. They incorporated that into the background as well. The prints in most cases are unrelated to the paintings. Rodrigue s style and popularity shifted when he began painting a series focused on a single subject, now known as the blue dog. George rodrigue, signed abebooks shop for books, art. George rodrigue books list of books by author george. Blue dog man is an art book, tracing the genius of rodrigue s decadelong blue dog images. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
Texan art collector don sanders shares his impressive trove of work by the late louisiana painter george rodrigue in this hefty, fourcolor celebration that makes a convincing case for pet advocacy. We make buying george rodrigue blue dog art online as safe and convenient as possible. Written and illustrated by the artist george rodrigue this book is a mishmash of paintings, words and interesting paper choices. A collection of art lessons and picture books about american artist, george rodrigue. He and the blue dog have been featured on cnn, the today show, in the new york times, and in people magazine. George rodrigue original blue dog drawing, signed mar 23. George rodrigue blue dog 53rd presidential inaugural 1997. The cajun landscape features early landscape and cajun paintings by louisiana artist george rodrigue 194420. Blue dog man by george rodrigue goodreads share book.
George rodrigues blue dog is one of the most recognizable images in the. Everyone in our network is a verified rodrigue seller. However, his first blue dog silkscreens began in 1990 under a different process. George rodrigue has 28 books on goodreads with 1046 ratings. George and i partnered on the development of all aspects of his career and life, including five rodrigue galleries, 26 solo museum exhibitions, a dozen books published both nationally and internationally on his art, and extensive education outreach. George rodrigue auction results artist auction records. Millions today are familiar with blue dog and his curious stare. Blue dog has become a touchstone of contemporary american culture. The book explores his artistic education, aesthetic principles, and cajun legacy, and. This book covers more than just rodrigues blue dog period. Sep 30, 2008 artist george rodrigue discusses his work and his new orleans museum of art exhibition. Blue dog was the result of illustrating a book of cajun ghost stories.
Books by george rodrigue author of why is blue dog blue. George rodrigue looking for a beach house oil painting and framed sale, painting. In the 1990s, george became famous for his blue dog paintings. About the author george rodrigue was born in new iberia, in the heart of french louisiana. The paintings introduce the books chapters and include dinner scenes, seafood preparations and cajun characters, each complemented by rodrigues brief descriptions.
You can choose a piece that has already been matted or has been matted and framed. George rodrigue is known for blue dogs and bayou landscape painting, posters. Jan 20, 20 the book, blue dog, would feature rodrigues paintings and an imaginary story by george and author lawrence freundlich. The cajuns of george rodrigue oxmoor house is the first book published nationally on the cajun culture and, at the suggestion of the national endowment for the arts, becomes an official gift of state for the carter white house. Rodrigues cajun ghost paintings at white linen night 2016. Here are three more fun facts about george rodrigue and his ties to new iberia. George rodrigue march, 1944 december 14, 20 was an american artist originally from new iberia, louisiana, who in the late 1960s began painting louisiana landscapes, followed soon after by outdoor family gatherings and southwest louisiana 19thcentury and early 20thcentury genre scenes. I did this with 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade students using the why is blue dog blue book. The book was entitled bayou and rodrigue painted forty canvases in reference to the characters and places featured in the stories. In 1979 george rodrigue loaned twelve of his cajun paintings for use in talk about good ii, a cookbook produced by the junior league of lafayette, louisiana. Mar 07, 2012 i love george rodrigues art, especially the blue dog series.
This book is a great gift and comes in a nice case. George rodrigue was activelived in louisiana, california. Blue dog george rodrigue art a faster breed framed george rodrigue blue dog art print. This edition of 70 brilliant paintings takes us on a journey into the heart of the blue dog generation. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Artist george rodrigue subject blue dog for sale ebay. George rodrigue sons sue widow wendy over blue dog empire. Born and raised in the heart of french louisiana, artist george rodrigue b. Dec 14, 20 george rodrigue march, 1944 december 14, 20 was a cajun artist who grew up in new iberia, louisiana. George rodrigue 194420 born and raised in cajun country, louisiana, u. Mar 04, 2018 george rodrigue was an american artist from new iberia, usa, known mostly for his paintings of the blue dog which catapulted him to a worldwide fame. In other words, most paintings are oneofakind images without reproductions in any form, and most prints are original images, without a painting of origin. Animal paintings inspired by the blue dog artist george rodrigue blue dog on the river, rodrigue. Color marker drawing of blue dog on interior front page of blue dog love book view photo.
Visit learn more about george rodrigue on wendys blog. The dog days of christmas in welcome contrast to typical coffeetable art books, george rodrigue s blue dog man provides a glimpse of the artist s creative evolution. Are there different types of george rodrigue art prints available on ebay. There were no museums or art galleries, no art classes in school or art books in the library, and no paintings hanging on the walls at the rodrigue house or the homes of their friends. He began by painting outdoor scenes at family gatherings, using an oak tree as his main subject in hundreds of paintings. New book celebrates the art of george rodrigue from the private collection of one of the artist s most prolific collectors by rodrigue studio apr 25, 2015 5. Yellow boards with fuzzy felt blue dog on the front cover.
This means all the blue dog originals and prints have been checked for authenticity. Years ago, his original cajun works were reproduced as lithographs for events and festivals. George rodrigue blue dog original signed artist enhanced print 1 of 1. The art of george rodrigue born and raised in new iberia, louisiana, artist george rodrigue b. I love george rodrigue s art, especially the blue dog series. Dogs love illustration artists 56 ideas for 2019 writing about the life and art of george rodrigue. Original blue dog drawing by the artist george rodrigue including his book blue dog love 1994. It is typically the first thing i see after getting up in the morning letting me know of anything pertinent for the day and tracking the heartworm flea meds schedule for my dogs. He went to an allboys high school and then later studied at two art colleges, one in louisiana and one in california. The paintings introduce the book s chapters and include dinner scenes, seafood preparations and cajun characters, each complemented by rodrigue s brief descriptions. George rodrigues most popular book is why is blue dog blue a tale of colors. Artist george rodrigue, most famous for his blue dog paintings, is a cajun through and through. Born in louisiana in 1944, george rodrigue pronounced rodreeg captured lush louisiana landscapes, smalltown heroes, and cajun culture in his paintings. The book chronicles louisiana artist george rodrigues grief over the death of his dog, tiffany.
But it shifted abruptly, and profitably, when he began a series of portraits of a single. The art of george rodrigue by ginger danto goodreads. This book is a funfilled demonstration of how artists use color to enrich their art. Print from nantucket lecture and exhibition 2004 private collector seeking silkscreens. George rodrigue was an american artist originally from new iberia, usa, known mostly for his paintings of the blue dog which catapulted him to worldwide fame. Much is made of the blue dog series, which was introduced in 1984 with the bayou collection. You can also find silkscreens, lithographs, reprints, and reproductions of his original paintings. View paintings, prints, mixed medias and books by george rodrigue, including his world famous blue dog. Not since andy warhol rediscovered campbells soup has an artist spun so much gold out of a single image as. Few, however, understand the relationship between the painter and. Official page for artist george rodrigue 194420 and rodrigue studio. Jan 14, 20 the large format features more than one hundred paintings with georges detailed descriptions. Rodrigue is one of todays hot artists, and this book would look great on a coffee table.
Freundlich and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. George rodrigue studios artwork, blue dogs, online shop. Get the best deals on george rodrigue paper art prints when you shop the largest online selection at. Apr 01, 2012 the art of george rodrigue ginger danto, michael lewis on. This book covers more than just rodrigue s blue dog period however, containing examples of his first works and even some of his more recent work on hurricanes. Rodrigue used blue dog painting titles to provide insightwhether humorous or nostalgic or sadinto the human condition. Behind the yellow eyes of the blue dog by george rodrigue. A cajun artist is the first major monograph on the artist and surveys his career from student days in the early 1960s to the present. Feb 17, 2020 explore jlmmontgomerys board art lessons.