George Rodrigue: A Cajun Artist

Rating:
Summary: Shallow
Review: Disillusionment is a bad thing.

It really is.

My opinion of George Rodrigue has slipped so far below respect as to be sloshing about in a sewage drain that empties its contents somewhere near to a cemetery.

Now that I know more than I should ever want to about this very simple, and very trendy artist, I find that my opinion of his actual work, his art, has changed.

Quite simply, I now see George Rodrigue as a trite dabbler in colors and emotionless boredom who's sole ambition is to make money.

Then again, the creators of Barney the Dinosaur and the Tela-Tubbies are inspired by just the same motivation and I don't see anyone criticizing them for it.

Perhaps I am being too hard.

To Barney the Dinosour, George Rodrigue, and the Tela-Tubbies, I express my most profound apologies.

Rating:
Summary: Shallow
Review: Disillusionment is a bad thing.

It really is.

My opinion of George Rodrigue has slipped so far below respect as to be sloshing about in a sewage drain that empties its contents somewhere near to a cemetery.

Now that I know more than I should ever want to about this very simple, and very trendy artist, I find that my opinion of his actual work, his art, has changed.

Quite simply, I now see George Rodrigue as a trite dabbler in colors and emotionless boredom who's sole ambition is to make money.

Then again, the creators of Barney the Dinosaur and the Tela-Tubbies are inspired by just the same motivation and I don't see anyone criticizing them for it.

Perhaps I am being too hard.

To Barney the Dinosour, George Rodrigue, and the Tela-Tubbies, I express my most profound apologies.

Rating:
Summary: Great Cajun works
Review: This is a great book that showcases a terrific regional artist. Rodrigue's best Blue Dog work is found here (IMO) as well as wonderful Cajun lanscapes. If you are looking for "Pop Art" pick up Blue Dog Man, not this. This is regionalist work, and it is excellent.

Rating:
Summary: Great Cajun works
Review: This is a great book that showcases a terrific regional artist. Rodrigue's best Blue Dog work is found here (IMO) as well as wonderful Cajun lanscapes. If you are looking for "Pop Art" pick up Blue Dog Man, not this. This is regionalist work, and it is excellent.