So why is Blue Dog blue?

Well, the truth is that Blue Dog isn't always blue.

This book is a fun-filled demonstration of how artists use color to enrich their art. Children and adults alike will be surprised by the imaginative explanation of Blue Dog's color.
What color do I paint Blue Dog when I want a hot dog? MUSTARD

"Artists don't have to paint things the way they really are. I use my imagination to paint my own world. I can paint a dog any color I can imagine." - George Rodrigue

Designed by George Rodrigue with kids in mind, these four original silkscreens are from the new book Why Is Blue Dog Blue?, and are now available through Rodrigue Studios, Carmel and New Orleans. Each silkscreen is an edition of 150, 12.5x21, $650*. 

 
What color do I paint Blue Dog when I bake a pie? CHERRY
 
What color do I paint Blue Dog when I fall in the swamp? MOSS GREEN
     
 
What color do I paint Blue Dog when I want a hot dog? MUSTARD
 
What color do I paint Blue Dog when I go to the beach? TAN

*This special price is introductory only, and is subject to change.

books / home