I just finished this painting of Margot's Pizza in New Orleans and am pretty happy with it.
Acrylic on canvas

Layering in the paint so that it slowly takes shape.

Original work of art by me depicting Chartres Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans.
Acrylic on canvas

Be mindful of the small things. This is as beautiful to me as sunlight through a stained glass window.

Acrylic on canvas

Right! It is very upsetting

New Orleans culture bearers may be forced out of Musicians’ Village after property sale Over the last several weeks, the new landlord Sam Madi — who owns Stable Housing LLC, which bought roughly 52 rental units from Habitat for $1.7 million, including some rentals in Musicians' Village —...

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Finished
Acrylic on canvas

Art day. Working on a new painting.

New Painting of Pirates Alley
Acrylic on canvas

Program 686: New Orleans by Foot; The Orchestra Conductor Tour guides from New Orleans examine the historical, musical, and culinary elements that make their city one of the most exceptional places anywhere in North America. They also share their top recomme...

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Guide to Bourbon Street, New Orleans YouTube video by Nola Tour Guy

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Palmetto trees in Jackson Square.

#nokingsprotest

Mixed media on card stock.
Playing with light and shadow.

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Mixed media on card stock by me
New Orleans' Brass Band.

Having another rapture in October is like the release of Sharknado 2. Nobody wants it. Sometimes sequels suck.

I went to early vote at City Hall. For those of you in New Orleans, it is super quick and easy. They offer free parking for early voters and this beautiful mural.

My dog hates photos.

What does one wear to the rapture? Is it a black tie event? Should I go for comfort? Sweatpants?

More than 1,000 detainees of the stupidly named Alligator Alcatraz are missing. MISSING! Where the fuck are they? Did they get deported already or did they kill them? My God! Why is this not front and center news? Over 1,000 HUMAN BEINGS are missing. Everything about this breaks my heart.

Who can I shout out for backing the campaign today? Everything helpsmy friends. #SupportIndieFilm

Thank you!

Thank you!

Thanks cousin, you are the best!

Acrylic on canvas

I went to the Storyville museum today and overall, I recommend it. I think the average visitor will appreciate it. In retrospect, I should have dandified my outfit for the occasion. Suspenders and a bow tie would have been preferable.

Sandy Hester | Substack I have been a tour guide in New Orleans for over twenty years and I have seen some shit. Some good. Some bad. Some things so weird as to be almost unbelievable. I hope to share stories, history/cultur...

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Old photographs from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.