tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11531175163691228892024-03-08T12:58:39.809-08:00New Orleans Art by Diane MillsapArtist Diane Millsap brings New Orleans to life with her vibrant oil paintings and comments about New Orleans culture and music.dmillsap@frontiernet.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09540880163318515320noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1153117516369122889.post-51955056668698012902019-11-01T09:39:00.000-07:002019-11-01T09:44:42.712-07:00Louisiana Swampland by Diane Millsap<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This scene painted on two side-by-side canvases captures the beauty of a Louisiana bayou just as the sun is setting.<br />
The silvery Spanish moss drips languidly from the branches of the old cypress trees, and the ferns and palmettos gleam in the last rays of sunlight.<br />
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Closed shutters, doors, archways, and gates: all invite us to find out what's inside. This sense of mystery is part of the charm of New Orleans' French Quarter buildings.<br />
I have seen many a tourist straining to peek through an iron gate into a courtyard filled with lush plants and fountains.<br />
These old buildings have witnessed many stories throughout the centuries, and we wish we could go back in time, even for just a fleeting moment.<br />
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<span style="color: white;">Royal Street in the French Quarter has its own special atmosphere. No neon signs here. It's breezy and light. Vines and flowers tumble down from the lacy iron balconies. On the street level, art galleries and windows of antique shops twinkle with chandeliers and beautiful works of art.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">To see more of my New Orleans art, go</span><span style="color: white;"> to</span> <span style="color: yellow;"><a href="http://www.dianemillsap.com/">www.dianemillsap.com</a></span>dmillsap@frontiernet.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09540880163318515320noreply@blogger.com0New Orleans, LA, USA29.951065799999991 -90.071532329.511172299999991 -90.7169793 30.390959299999992 -89.4260853tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1153117516369122889.post-64338223400549985522019-09-30T12:08:00.001-07:002019-09-30T12:18:08.077-07:00Majestic St. Louis Cathedral by Diane Millsap<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: white;">In New Orleans' French Quarter, overlooking Jackson Square, stands The St. Louis Cathedral. It is the heart of this old city. It has witnessed fires and epidemics of the past, and it has seen the joy of countless weddings and baptisms over the centuries.</span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">Its architecture is unadorned but perfectly balanced and artful.</span></div>
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dmillsap@frontiernet.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09540880163318515320noreply@blogger.com0New Orleans, LA, USA29.951065799999991 -90.071532329.511172299999991 -90.7169793 30.390959299999992 -89.4260853tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1153117516369122889.post-80365282008482332412019-09-30T11:41:00.000-07:002019-09-30T12:19:54.642-07:00Happy New Orleans by Diane Millsap<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Looking down Chartres Street towards Jackson Square, one can almost sense the expectation and the atmosphere of joy and excitement. This original painting conveys that spirit which New Orleans is famous for.<br />
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Early in the morning, Bourbon Street is empty, and now, without all the neon lights, one can see the diverse architectural detail. The air is clear and the reflections on the pavement are clean and crisp.<br />
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Taking its place alongside other Garden District beauties is the Elms Mansion. Built after the Civil War by a Confederate officer, this Italianate style home boasts elegant rooms enhanced with marble mantles and carved woodwork.<br />
Today, it serves as a romantic venue for weddings and other celebrations.<br />
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After the great fires of Early New Orleans, French Quarter buildings were required to be built right next to each other and close to the street.<br />
This cut down on the size of yards where flammable foliage could grow. Buildings did have walled courtyards in back where all manners of daily activities took place: laundry, butchering, and cooking.<br />
Often there were chickens and maybe a hog. This kept some of the messier activities out of the homes which were often very elegant.<br />
Today these courtyards are beautiful gardens and oases from the heat.<br />
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Old buildings in the French Quarter reinvent themselves as the years go by. This original oil painting is taken from an early 1900s photo of Bienville Street, at a time when the French Quarter was in disrepair.<br />
Today this group of buildings houses the larger, more elegant Arnaud's restaurant. The architectural history is intact.<br />
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Bourbon Street in New Orleans is not always noisy and raucous. <br />
There are those times late at night when the air is calm and the lights reflect in crystal clarity on the old pavement.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Louisiana
boasts some of the best seafood in the world!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Caught in the Bayou or on the shore, the seafood is fresh and prepared
with that special Louisiana flare.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Crawfish are boiled with potatoes, corn on the cob, and a dash of Cajun
seasoning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Simmered all day and doled
out at festivals and parties.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Shrimp are
cooked until they’re pink, then scattered out in heaps on newspapers where they
are shelled and devoured right on the spot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>(You forget how many pounds you’ve eaten!) <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oh, and the oysters, steamed, raw, or grilled,
take your pick! <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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crab are also delectable, however, I need more practice in cracking those
shells.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All these delights would not be
complete with that wonderful crunch, flaky French bread which New Orleans is
famous for. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And pick your favorite hot
sauce and local beer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They round out the
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not least, THE GUMBO!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everyone’s recipe
is a little different, but this aromatic stew starts with the “trinity.” <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Onion, celery, and green pepper are sautéed in
butter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then flour is added to form a “roux.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After that, you can add what you want,
tomatoes, sausage, oysters, crab meat, etc., etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gumbo is my favorite; <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>it’s like New Orleans, where many cultures add
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On our first visit to New Orleans, we were surprised to find that this unique coffee stand is open at midnight.<br />
Hot coffee and "Beignets" (French-style donuts drenched in powdered sugar) were being served. What a pleasant surprise!<br />
Later the following day, we found out that this famous coffee stand has been in operation 24 hours a day, seven days a week since 1862...only closing for Christmas day. It served rescue workers in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.<br />
You can find Café Du Monde in the French Market at the edge of the French Quarter. <br />
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In New Orleans' French quarter, on the corner of Royal and Barracks Streets, there stands a beautiful stucco townhouse. It has withstood the test of almost two centuries.<br />
It has undergone many minor and cosmetic changes, chimneys rebuilt, some new shutters here and there, and different colors of paint. It still retains its sense of artistic proportions and detail.<br />
I used an old archival photo of this building as a reference for my painting. Although I chose to change some colors and a few other details, people still recognized this home by its familiar silhouette.<br />
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To stroll through the New Orleans "Uptown" neighborhood s a treat for the senses. The silvery green leaves of the old oaks shimmer against the dark knight sky. The soft colors of the houses are illuminated by windows and porch lights.<br />
But the best thing about the Uptown neighborhood is the many different architectural styles. Two-story homes with their lacey iron balconies sit comfortably next to small, highly decorated shotguns. Each house is uniquely different and beautiful.<br />
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Since Antebellum times. there have been nine steamers named the Natchez. They have all claimed the title of Champion of the Mississippi. <br />
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Powered by massive steam engines and the classic wheel at the stern, these powerful and dependable riverboats have won every steamboat race on the Mississippi.<br />
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At Arnaud's Restaurant in New Orleans French Quarter, you can enjoy classic Creole cuisine and listen to lively jazz in the Bistro. This has to be one of the best New Orleans experiences!<br />
What I loved about Arnaud's was the authentic interiors. Mosaic floors, plain, varnished bentwood chairs, and crystal chandeliers carry us back to 1918, the year Arnaud's was founded.<br />
Great care has been taken to make this a memorable and musical dining experience.dmillsap@frontiernet.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09540880163318515320noreply@blogger.com0New Orleans, LA, USA29.951065799999991 -90.071532329.511172299999991 -90.7169793 30.390959299999992 -89.4260853tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1153117516369122889.post-68990703629816457362017-12-29T08:44:00.001-08:002019-09-30T12:23:07.377-07:00Alleyways in the French Quarter by Diane Millsap<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The original settlement of New Orleans was founded by the French in 1718.<br />
This original section of New Orleans is The French Quarter, which remains almost unchanged.<br />
After two devastating fires in 1788 and 1794, the city was reconstructed in a grid pattern. Among the newly planned streets were a handful of short alleyways.<br />
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These enchanting, narrow alleys give us a sense of how the French Quarter looked two hundred years ago, and as the sun sets, one can almost imagine the famous pirate Jean Lafitte secretly moving his plunder through these dimly lit passages.<br />
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One of the special delights of visiting New Orleans' French Quarter is taking a guided tour via a mule drawn carriage.<br />
First of all, I was surprised to find out that these shiny coated, strong "horses" were actually mules. Mules are preferred for their resistance to the heat and their stamina; not to mention they seem to be quite cooperative.<br />
Secondly, I was amazed by how much our guide and driver knew about the fascinating history of New Orleans. Along with the history came tales of ghosts, voodoo, yellow fever, and murder.<br />
And last of all, I was overwhelmed by the beauty of the architecture. Diverse styles blend together in a symphony of balconies, tall shuttered doors, and soft, Carribean colors. This American city, now almost 300 years old, is truly one of the world's most unique and charming.<br />
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To take a streetcar ride through New Orleans' Garden District is to take a step back in time. Right in the middle of a busy, noisy city you will find yourself transported to a leafy, green paradise.<br />
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The streetcar clatters and bangs as it rolls down the middle of St. Charles Avenue. Giant oak trees spread their twisting branches over the boulevard, forming an archway, and stately mansions line the street.<br />
The riders are tourists, people headed for work, and college students going to class. Children lean towards the open windows, feeling the breeze against their faces. An older man talks about Katrina, and two girls dressed in band uniforms giggle.<br />
For a brief moment, we are a small community traveling through time, in the care of our kindly and watchful conductor.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> You are walking through the French Quarter. You're a block from Jackson Square. You hear a rumbling, and you feel a beat. It's the raucous, joyful sound of a small brass band playing on the square.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Dressed in T-shirts and gym shoes, this band is treating the crowd to that special New Orleans rockin' sound. Look around, and you will see people dancing in the street. They can't resist! </span><br />
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When you enter the Frenchmen Hotel in New Orleans, you enter a world of balconies and walkways which connect three historical cottages in the neighborhood of Marigny. The rooms open onto a beautiful courtyard and pool. Everything is utterly charming from original shutters and woodwork to small brick fireplaces in almost every room. <br />
This is a chance to experience accommodations typical for the 19th century travelers. Of course now there are updated baths and amenities.<br />
This hotel is on the Historic Register and is located at 417 Frenchmen Street right in the middle of the popular local music clubs.<br />
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The icing on the cake, is when a local brass band shows up and fills the street with blasting trumpets, wailing saxes and trombones, and that infectious Big Easy beat (courtesy of a couple of drums and a booming tuba). Everyone loves it! PS: Frenchmen Street is just a block out of the French Quarter.</div>
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What a display of architectural styles!! A walk through New Orleans' Uptown neighborhood is fascinating. Each home is unique. From "Raised Cottages" and a variety of fancy "Shotguns" to the stately "Double Galleries," each house tries to outdo its neighbor. Pillars, shutters, frilly wrought iron, and intricate moldings all come together in surprising harmony. These beautiful old homes create the perfect fantasy as the warm evening breezes drift through the silvery leaves of the old oaks trees which surround them.<br />
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Esplande Avenue boasts a distinctive collection of New Orleans architecture. No two homes are alike, and each one is absolutely beautiful!</div>
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To stroll down this street is pure pleasure! Each house is a jewel, with attention paid to the pillars, the wrought iron, the wood moldings and the balconies. Built in the 1800's, they have been lovingly restored and maintained by their proud owners.</div>
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Esplanade is a long boulevard which runs from the edges of the French Quarter out to Degas House, and beyond to City Park. It's a beautiful walking tour for lovers of architecture.</div>
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<span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Those of us who love New Orleans are familiar with the popular sections of the French Quarter. Bourbon street is renowned for its dazzling neon, and raucous music. Jackson Square is alive with mule drawn carriages, artists displaying their works, and the beat of local brass bands. However, there are the quiet, almost unbelievably quiet, residential streets, such as Burgundy Street (above). The facades of these old houses are plain and not really inviting; but behind these shuttered doors, these homes are warm and filled with light that streams in from courtyards filled with trees and flowers. When you leave the street and enter, it is definitely a world apart!</span></div>
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