New Releases by George Rodrigue

This vibrant introduction to the world of colors offers young readers and adults alike a Blue Dog tour of the artist's palette.

Celebrates friendship in all its shapes and sizes.

"'Blue dog speaks' is the first book to emphasize Rodrigue's witty and insightful titles alongside his works. Both playful and thought-provoking, this beautifully illustrated gift book will delight Blue Dog fans and introduce newcomers to the pop culture phenomenon that is Blue Dog"--Back cover.

Long overdue, this volume is a retrospective on the artist most noted for theBlue Dog, covering his 40-year career.

George Rodrigue has been creating Blue Dog paintings and silkscreens with patriotic themes for many years. This journal and note card set present a selection of the highlights. Blue Dog is featured in a variety of red, white, and blue striped landscapes and even draped in an American flag. These All-American gifts speak to the patriot in each of us.

A colorful portrait of an unusual artist, this book highlights the paintings of one George Rodrigue who, particularly upon meeting his wife, often created artwork based on his life with her, though substituting a blue dog in place of himself.

In A Blue Dog Christmas, George Rodrigue takes readers back in time, to New Iberia, Louisiana, in the 1950s. On a quiet street in this sleepy bayou town, the twelve-year-old George Rodrigue found his calling, and discovered that the true meaning of Christmas is not to give, but to create.

At long last, the Blue Dog Man, as Rodrigue calls himself, sheds light on his creation as he guides us through this remarkable collection of over sixty new Blue Dog paintings. Rodrigue takes us on an unprecedented narrated journey into the heart of a new Blue Dog generation, tracing the evolution of Blue Dog from her beginnings in Louisiana legends to her myriad forays into the dazzling, multi-chrome modern world. Blue Dog Man is more than a collection of Blue Dog tales; It is a moving account of the spiritual evolution of an artist and an enlightening commentary on today's changing world. "Blue Dog," says Rodrigue, "is nothing if not a journey." This book is an invitation to longtime fans and newcomers alike to join the Blue Dog in her exciting and most unusual odyssey. Book jacket.

"How did Tiffany, beloved pet of George Rodrigue and his family, become the Blue Dog? What are the secrets that lie behind those soulful golden eyes? What can this inspirational tale about a dog, her master, and his paintings tell us about love, art, and human nature?" "George Rodrigue's colorful and intriguing paintings dramatize Tiffany's transformation from a frisky black-and-white terrier/spaniel to Blue Dog, illustrating the points and counterpoints encountered by both man and beast in their poignant search for deeper communication. The text alternates between the voices of George and Tiffany, so readers have the benefit of both perspectives and can fully appreciate Blue Dog's pointed yet sophisticated sense of humor."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved