Disco on the Dock print

When you shop for Louisiana scenic art, it’s typically filled with blues, greens, browns, and other earthy tones. For this piece, I wanted to do something different.

Growing up, my family took many trips to Dulac, Cocodrie, and Grand Isle. I have fond memories of trawling off my parents’ pontoon boat and watching the shrimp boats pass by. I always thought they looked so complicated with all the poles, nets, boxes, and a million other things I still don’t have a clue about.

For this painting, I intentionally simplified the boat, choosing to highlight just the essentials. I leaned into those fun childhood memories and imagined the boat as more of a celebration than a work vessel. That’s where the lights, disco ball, and dreamy pink sky came from.

I also went in the complete opposite direction of the traditional Louisiana color palette. Instead of earthy tones, I chose pinks, purples, and golden light.

I wanted this piece to signify joy, nostalgia, and the magic of seeing familiar places through a child’s eyes. It’s a reminder that Louisiana isn’t just marshes and working boats. It’s memories, wonder, family traditions, and a little bit of whimsy, too.