1944-2013. Born and raised in southwest Louisiana, “Cajun Country,” George Rodrigue preserved on his canvas what he feared was his dying heritage — including its land, people, traditions and mythology. It was a Cajun legend, the loup-garou, that spawned his most famous series,
2026 Emmy® Award Winner BLUE: The Life and Art of George Rodrigue is airing on public TV stations and streaming exclusively via PBS Passport. Presented by WLAE New Orleans and distributed by American Public Television.
“I grew up feeling a strong relationship to the old things, to the old culture, and I got a stronger feeling when I went to Los Angeles to school. I really started to understand how different I was and how different my Louisiana was.”
George Rodrigue’s Blue Dog is one of the most recognizable images in the world of contemporary art. The 2027 Blue Dog Wall Calendar features twelve images that will appeal to both longtime and new fans and collectors. Steeped in the legends and Cajun myths of Rodrigue’s Louisiana upbringing, Blue […]
I’ve always approached painting knowing that my job is not to make an accurate representation of a subject–
IT’S GOT TO TRANSCEND THAT.
Discover “Metal 4_12” a striking piece by George Rodrigue from 2012 (private collection). This 48 x 32-inch remastered digital print with acrylic paint on Dibond aluminum is our featured Catalogue Raisonné work of the week.
If you own a unique George Rodrigue artwork, the Rodrigue family invites you to share details for inclusion in the comprehensive catalogue raisonné documenting his life’s work.
For submission guidelines and more information, visit https://georgerodrigue.com/catalogue-raisonne/ or reach out at [email protected]
Originally created in 1996 for George Rodrigue’s landmark Blue Dog for President exhibition at Union Station in Washington, D.C., Stars and Stripes and Me represents one of the clearest expressions of the artist’s lifelong exploration of patriotism, identity, and American culture.
Although many associate George Rodrigue’s patriotic imagery with the Blue Dog, his fascination with the American flag began decades earlier in his celebrated Cajun paintings. Here, those two defining themes come together as the Blue Dog stands before a field of stars and stripes—a powerful reminder that America’s greatest strength lies in the many regional stories and traditions that shape our shared identity.
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, this image remains as meaningful today as when it was first created nearly thirty years ago.
Stars and Stripes and Me
Original Silkscreen by George Rodrigue
Designed 1996 • Printed 2026
26½ × 21 inches (image size)
Estate Edition of 150 (sold unframed)
Available now at Rodrigue Studios and online at link in bio ⬆️
In 1995, George Rodrigue painted a portrait of Louis Armstrong that became a print edition for the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. In this now-iconic work, Rodrigue places the jazz legend in one of his signature oak-accented Louisiana landscapes. The Blue Dog—Rodrigue’s other signature motif—sits at the trumpeter’s feet. The image has since become one of the festival’s most beloved posters.
This particular print includes unique embellishments in silver, such as Rodrigue’s signature, outlining around the Blue Dog, and accents on Armstrong’s jacket and trumpet, transforming it into a one-of-a-kind work. It also features a dedication to the original owners, along with the inscribed question: “Do you want to hear some jazz tonight?”
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival: Louis Armstrong with Embellishment (alternate title: Do you want to hear some jazz tonight?)
1995
Silkscreen and paint pen on paper
35 x 20 inches
Available and on display at Rodrigue Studios New Orleans. Contact us to learn more at [email protected]
Throwback Thursday! 🌟
Step inside George Rodrigue’s Lafayette gallery and home, circa 1988—long before the Blue Dog became a global icon. Here he is, surrounded by his early Cajun masterpieces: vibrant scenes of Louisiana life, festivals, family gatherings, and the moss-draped oaks that defined his world.
These paintings captured the heart and soul of Cajun culture in a way only George could.
Want to go deeper into this pre-Blue Dog era and the stories behind these works?
👉 Read “Before the Blue Dog” on the blog at Link Tree in bio ⬆️
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🖼️ A beautiful Father’s Day story from a collector that captures everything we love about George’s art.
“When each one of my children were in kindergarten, my wife had the art teacher help them create these paintings. When the final kid graduated kindergarten, she had them framed and gave them to me for Father’s Day. I’ve framed them and put them on the wall in my home office and I am going to put the print in that space behind my desk.”
This heartfelt moment perfectly shows George Rodrigue’s belief that nothing connects art to the future like being studied by a child—more meaningful than hanging on any gallery wall with the masters.
In fact, it’s stories like this—kids painting with pure joy, supported by dedicated art teachers—that inspired the very origin of the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts (@rodriguefoundation). We exist to champion that same creative spirit in young people across generations.
Thank you for sharing your family’s Blue Dog legacy with us! 💙
➡️ Learn more and support arts education at georgerodriguefoundation.org
🎂 Happy Birthday, Chef Paul Prudhomme! 🎉
Today marks what would have been the legendary Cajun chef’s 86th birthday. A dear friend of George Rodrigue, Chef Paul and @magicseasoningblends put “Cajun” on the map with his famous blackened redfish at K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen and his popular cooking shows that introduced the world to our flavors.
Watch this heartfelt clip from the Emmy® Award-winning film BLUE: The Life and Art of George Rodrigue (@rodriguebluedogfilm ) where George credits Chef Paul’s huge impact on Cajun culture. 💙
New Orleans is celebrating today with tributes and menus, and the former K-Paul’s site has been named the Chef Paul Prudhomme Building by the Historice New Orleans Collection (@visit_hnoc).
Stream the full award-winning documentary BLUE on PBS.org to see more of George’s story and our shared Cajun pride! Linked in bio ⬆️
Share your favorite Chef Paul memory or dish below 👇
#GeorgeRodrigue #BlueDog #ChefPaulPrudhomme #CajunCulture #KPauls BLUEfilm EmmyWinner
On view at Rodrigue Studios in New Orleans:
Three distinctive Blue Dog paintings by George Rodrigue create a compelling installation on our gallery wall.
From left to right:
Hoppy Poppy – the Blue Dog portrayed in elegant attire against a vibrant green background accented with yellow poppies.
Untitled #601 (2001) – SOLD. This expressive portrait from the artist’s 2001 series on paper is now in a private collection.
N1-07 – a dynamic mixed-media composition featuring the Blue Dog amid vibrant stars and bold color fields.
Together, these works highlight George Rodrigue’s command of color and the timeless, enigmatic presence of his iconic Blue Dog.
We invite you to visit our French Quarter gallery to experience these originals and the full collection in person.
Inquiries: [email protected]
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Discover “Walking in Bayou Teche” a striking piece by George Rodrigue from 1988 (private collection). This 20 x 24-inch oil on linen is our featured Catalogue Raisonné work of the week.
If you own a unique George Rodrigue artwork, the Rodrigue family invites you to share details for inclusion in the comprehensive catalogue raisonné documenting his life’s work.
For submission guidelines and more information, visit https://georgerodrigue.com/catalogue-raisonne/ or reach out at [email protected]
