In September, 2010 I had a meeting of the American Society of Marine Artists of which I am a Fellow Member. The meeting took place in beautiful Sarasota, Florida where my wife Kathy and I enjoyed the company of some of the nation’s leading maritime artists for several days. On our return flight we took a side trip to New Orleans for a few days of  enjoying the old French Quarter and some of the rare treats the area offers. While there, I took a half day to do a painting on Rue Royal, a beautiful old “Rue”  which parallels Bourbon Street. Below you’ll see a few photos from the trip.

Photo of Rue Royal from my painting location.

My painting after four hours of work.

Me with my new creation.

Kathy enjoying beignets and cafe latte at Cafe du Monde.

We couldn't leave the "Crescent City" without breakfast at Brennan's!

Lucky Kathy winning big at Harrah's Casino!

And a final dinner at the legendary Galatoire's Restaurant.

While in New Orleans I visited the WWII Museum in which I found my painting "Tribute to a Generation". The painting is on loan from the American War Monuments Commission by whom I was commissioned to do the painting in 2004.