Artist | Mike Latiolais
Pronounced "latch-a-lay" with a smile...
Like most artists, I don't remember a time when I wasn't one. Most know me for my designs of the festival posters of South Louisiana and accurate depictions of "Acadian" lifestyle, landscape, and wildlife. But it was my fascination with the mediums of pen & ink, charcoal, and acrylic that inspired me the most.
Over the years, my drawings have included commissioned artwork for the 1984 World’s Fair in New Orleans, a pen & ink portrait signed by former Louisiana governor Edwin Edwards, and included album covers for bands such as the legendary "Boogie Kings," best known for the style described as "Blue-Eyed Soul," and the lovely Pat Strazza of "Down Pat."
In 2008, I carefully restored my artwork after surviving a total fire loss to my house. A "Limited Edition" series of prints was created for the first time and are available for sale. These prints are numbered and personally signed to enjoy and collect.
I'm humbled and priviledged to have been blessed with a second chance at life, and the ability to create works of art that inspire and bring great joy.
Pronounced "latch-a-lay" with a smile...
Like most artists, I don't remember a time when I wasn't one. Most know me for my designs of the festival posters of South Louisiana and accurate depictions of "Acadian" lifestyle, landscape, and wildlife. But it was my fascination with the mediums of pen & ink, charcoal, and acrylic that inspired me the most.
Over the years, my drawings have included commissioned artwork for the 1984 World’s Fair in New Orleans, a pen & ink portrait signed by former Louisiana governor Edwin Edwards, and included album covers for bands such as the legendary "Boogie Kings," best known for the style described as "Blue-Eyed Soul," and the lovely Pat Strazza of "Down Pat."
In 2008, I carefully restored my artwork after surviving a total fire loss to my house. A "Limited Edition" series of prints was created for the first time and are available for sale. These prints are numbered and personally signed to enjoy and collect.
I'm humbled and priviledged to have been blessed with a second chance at life, and the ability to create works of art that inspire and bring great joy.
Flight of the Cockatoo
11"x14" Print of the original acrylic painting of the Flight of the Cockatoo with an ivory accent border. Color
Item 011K
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
11"x14" Print of the original acrylic painting of the
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist with an ivory
accent border. Black/White/Grey
Item 010 J
Acadian Luxury
11"x14" Pen & ink on an ivory background with
a white accent border.
"A time not so long ago."
Item 005E
Governor Edwin Edwards
11"x14" Pen & ink on an ivory background with a
white accent border. Created for governor Edwin
Edwards' 1991 re-election campaign.
"Edwards is the only four term governor in the history
of the United States."
Item 008H
Early Morning Wood Duck
11"x17" Pen & ink on an ivory background with
a white accent border.
"Wood duck landing in the marshes of South Louisiana."
Item 001A
Morning Deer
11"x17" Pen & ink on an ivory background with a white accent border.
"The white tail deer of Louisiana"
Item 002B
Ole' Cypress Swamp
11"x17" Print of original charcoal on an ivory background with a white accent border.
"The beauty of Louisiana marshes with it's majestic moss draped cypress trees."
Item 004D
Heart & Soul of Acadiana
11"x14" Pen & ink on an ivory background with a white accent border.
Lafayette, La is the "Heart & Soul of Acadiana"
Item 003C
Mardi Gras
11"x14" Pen & ink on an ivory background with a white accent border.
"Fat Tuesday or better known as Mardi Gras in South Louisiana"
Item 006F
Wood Duck With A View
11"x14" Pen & ink on an ivory background with a white accent border.
"A great view is priceless."
Item 007G
Courir de Mardi Gras
11"x14" Pen & ink on an ivory background with a white accent border.
"Mardi Gras is best known in rural Cajun country as "Courir de Mardi Gras."
Church Point, Louisiana
Item 009I
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