A Night at the Opera
A Night at the Opera
30”x30” Original Painting
Painted with thick, touchable texture in acrylics and high solid gel
Canvas edge is 1.5” and painted so no framing is needed
Wiring hardware attached to the back of the canvas for easy installation
If you would like to pick up the artwork from Casey Langteau Art’s gallery and avoid shipping costs, use the code “PICKUP” at checkout. (4700 Magazine Street, New Orleans )
About the “Break Free” Collection:
Five years ago, I was handcuffed to the mindset that I could not make my passion, creating art, a career. The choice between having a job that I knew would provide and having a job that I loved was holding me back. In January, I finally took a leap of faith and became a full-time artist. Since then, I've been planning and carving out time to work on a large collection that would be my first “real” collection release. I even knew I wanted to have a party to celebrate this milestone!
But what would I paint? With an infinite amount of inspiration coming from my home city, New Orleans, the decision was clear: I would paint what inspired me the most, the graceful creatures of the coast. The subjects that have fueled my business for 4 years and counting. A nod to the countless oysters, pelicans, and herons I have painted for collectors around the US.
This collection was a fun one to paint, using only knives and thick texture. I allowed myself to feel free and powerful with each swipe of the blade. Each painting felt like a celebration. It felt like I had the right to create with festive colors and strong poses. With each painting I made, it felt like one step away from my past mindset. Now that the collection is complete, I feel like I have broken free of the expected and can continue to do what I love!