Bruce Bordelon (American/Louisiana, b. 1940), "Neon Night", 1998, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left, signed and titled on stretcher, 16 in. x 20 in., framed

bruce bordelon neon night highlights louisiana artists paint palette american/louisiana premier 1998 signed scene mind’s offered glow typifies teacher 1940 canvas dated left bunkie resident artist landscape drawing comparisons like scenes prefers sketches lets guide brush colors canal orleans build contrast titled shreveport urban dramatic reality knife american lower elemore morgan land seascapes excels depicting plein-air memories places traveled creating “improvisation,” crafting compositions rich textures utilizing street lighted reflection shop windows beaming pavement activity improvisation.” native rolland rural painted touches style city plan stretcher note golden known previously imagination working fingers work busy “painting 1995 42-45 framed