History as a Work of Art:

Some families have a history of  farmers, carpenters, or even plumbers, but my family has a history of artists.  In the early 60's my great grandmother Madeline Beaucoudray was an artist. Throughout the 60's Baton Rouge, Louisiana is where she lived, painted and held exhibits of her work. My great grandmother's paintings perfectly exemplify modern art of the 60's. She used geometric shapes, bright graphic colors, and a wide variety of different textures in her work. Her eye for shape and color was amazing, and her artistic vision was like no other. Each of  her many creations is truly a masterpiece! To me, my great grandmother has always been a source of wonderful inspiration.  

                                   
          Let me share with you a few of her paintings... 

Throughout my life I have always admired my Grandmother Beaucoudray, and as a child I desired to follow in her foot steps as an artist. Unfortunately, my artistic skills were less then satisfactory and I eventually gave up my childhood aspirations.  In memory of  my grandmother and her amazing talents I decided to create my own painting inspired by her work. My painting ability is definitely lacking, but I hope that I have captured the essence of her painting style.

             

Here is my tribute....

While creating my own painting I took inspiration from elements of my grandmother's work, and also added elements of my own style.  I have always loved abstract art because you can express your feelings and emotions through a visual image that is interpreted in different ways by the observer. The beauty of their abstraction is the most enduring quality of my grandmother's paintings. After all, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.