Jambo

Jambo
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Jamming on a rug, on a face, on a mass of knots tied in woolen thread. Got to do another one like this. The improv nature of this one has a certain appeal, but I'd like to see one executed with more deliberation.

Cole Porter & Josephine Baker in New Orleans

Cole Porter & Josephine Baker in Paris / Robert Trudeau 09
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Yes, they fell in love in Paris and, despite his marriage and other liaisons, shipped out for a sortie to New Orleans. There they stayed at the Roosevelt Hotel on Canal St and hung out, incognito, in the Blue Room. Their after-hours suppers at Bailey's were part of the legend of the Roosevelt.

Billie the Kid and his mane

Billie the Kid / Robert Trudeau 09
Originally uploaded by trudeau

Is there anything more joyously eye-catching than a fine hat? Well, yes, there is. But in this sketch it's the hat and people who know how to purchase and wear them that's up front. And what of a finely processed head of hair? Equally righteous, I'd say.

I plan more sketch work on Billie but as a character he's part of my pantheon.

The new interlocutor / trudeau 09

The interlocutor / trudeau 09
Originally uploaded by trudeau

Since this is one of my favorite images, I've redone it in cross-hatching. If you search for Interlocutor you will see my explication of this sketch - the tendrils go in many directions.

Creole riders, almost done

Creole riders / robert trudeau 09
Originally uploaded by trudeau

Cold Carnival. Most of them are cold. And it's raining. Sobers you. Still, there might be jolly fun ahead. You go with the ritual and see where it leads.

Creole men can find fun even when it's hiding.

Smile, Shreveport / Trudeau 08

Smile, Shreveport / Trudeau 08
Originally uploaded by trudeau

With population sliding and the recession making itself felt more clearly, it is reasonable to offer this encouragement. Shreveport may not be handsome, but a smile makes it better.

Rabbin

Rabbin
Originally uploaded by trudeau

Secular priest, and all that. Since this site is composed largely of works in progress, it's good Rabbin finds a place here.

Nicholas says Happy Holidays

Nicholas
Originally uploaded by trudeau

Saint Nicholas (270 - December 6, 346) is the common name for Nicholas of Myra, a saint and Bishop of Myra (in Lycia, part of modern-day Turkey), says Wikipedia. Because of the many miracles attributed to his intercession, he is also known as Nicholas the Wonderworker. He became the model for Santa Claus, whose English name comes from the Dutch Sinterklaas. His reputation evolved among the faithful, as is common for early Christian saints.[2] In 1087, his relics were furtively translated to Bari, in southern Italy. While such movement is not rare, it is one of the more interesting kidnappings in church history.

Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of sailors, merchants, archers, and children, and students in Greece, Belgium, Romania, Bulgaria, Georgia, Russia, the Republic of Macedonia, Slovakia, Serbia and Montenegro. He is also the patron saint of Barranquilla, Bari, Amsterdam, Beit Jala, and Liverpool. In 1809, the New-York Historical Society convened and retroactively named Sancte Claus the patron saint of Nieuw Amsterdam, the Dutch name for New York City.[3] He was also a patron of the Varangian Guard of the Byzantine emperors, who protected his relics in Bari.
All hail Nicholas.

Guardian angels for Sara and Chris, upon their first marriage

Friends 2
Originally uploaded by trudeau

Getting back to couples: friends, lovers, former lovers, long-time friends, maybe lovers, semi-friends, deep friends plus long-time lovers, sympatico but not lovers, should be lovers but stopped at friends, platonic friends, cannot be lovers regardless, fantasy friends, scarred lovers,
universal, free and pathological friends and lovers.

Let us celebrate them all on this holy day. Amun.