LOUISIANA ART by New Orleans' Northshore Artist, DIANNE PARKS

Welcome to my Louisiana art website!

In my paintings, I attempt to capture the light, rhythm and romance that are the essence of our very special area. I hope you enjoy them!

I was born and raised in New Orleans and received my art education at McCrady School of Fine Art in the French Quarter. I have been an artist for over 30 years and my paintings are in collections throughout the United States and abroad.

I paint primarily in oil on canvas, with emphasis on the vibrancy, color and light of southern Louisiana. As my method of painting requires long hours in my studio, building the painting by layers - thin darks up to opaque lights, I do not paint on location. Instead, I take numerous reference photos, return to my studio, work out my composition - and begin my painting. Throughout the painting process, in addition to accurately rendering the street, my mind is filled with the feel of the French Quarter street - the sounds, smells and "vibrations" of the scene in my painting. I attempt to convey these emotions through my painting. My hope is that as you look at the painting through the years, you don't just remember the street, you still "feel" the street!

My originals are primarily oil, painted on professional stretched canvas, many on stretched linen. Linen canvas is regarded as superior because the threads are narrower (finer) and the weave tighter. Once stretched and primed, linen canvas is less likely to stretch or shrink, or threads move or distort. Whether linen or cotton canvas is used in the painting, the canvas is of professional grade quality. Prints are professionally printed on heavy lustre paper (no ink jet prints!), with a white border for signing. I am a member of the St. Tammany Art Association, Art for Madisonville Association, the Arts Council of New Orleans and New Orleans Art Association. Although I have lived in many places in the U.S. and abroad, there is no place I would rather be than here, in south Louisiana, painting my wonderful home town, our local seafood and our outlying swamps and bayous.


Please feel free to contact me:

985-502-4774 (between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., CST)

dianne@dianneparksart.com

Additional Print & Framing Options:
If you would like a print on canvas, to have a print framed, buy a greeting card, or would like additional options for sizing and matting, please click here: Visit Dianne-Parks.artistwebsites.com! Note: Free shipping does not apply.

Refund, Returns and Cancellation Policies:
Should you wish to cancel an order, please try to call me as soon as possible. Once an order is shipped, I will happily take it back. Simply return in the same condition within 10 days and a full refund will be credited to you, minus our shipping costs.

Satisfaction Guaranteed!
Should, for any reason, you feel that the painting or print that you have ordered is not suitable for you, I will happily take it back. Simply return within 10 days, in the same condition and a full refund will be credited to you, minus our shipping costs.

Shipping Information:

All items are SHIPPED FREE OF CHARGE - to Continental United States!
International Shipping Rates:
Alaska, Hawaii, APO/FPO $5**Canada $19.50**Australia & New Zealand $45**All other Countries $35

All items will be packaged with loving care and shipped within 3 days of your order. Posters require additional ordering time and 4 to 5 days should be allowed for shipping.

Should you have any questions, please phone or email with your questions and I will quickly respond.

Thank you!

Questions? Call 985-502-4774 - Anytime between 9am-9pm CST - Thanks!