After walking around the French Quarter, it was obvious to me that the locals have a huge appreciation for art. All around Jackson Square, many people can be found trying to sell their artwork for anywhere from $5 to $50. However, on Royal street the art is a bit pricier. Ask entered the first gallery, I thought most of the work was strange. Art is not something I'm totally interested in, anyway. So, as my group looked around I found a chair that my feet were very appreciative of. At the next gallery, I was immediately interested in one particular artist. His name is DeVon and he specializes in contemporary pop art. A lot of his work included Marvel characters such as Superman, Batman, and the Joker. They were bright and colorful and drew my eye in. Then, around the coroner I noticed this huge pink piece. It was different from all of his other work because it featured Marilyn Monroe. I really liked this piece, it was my favorite.
This is the shop where I found my favorite piece of art!
Something else that stuck out to me were all the musicians I saw on Royal Street. I enjoy the confidence that the people who are performing have. I would definitely be too nervous to just set up in one of the busiest towns and starts singing or playing an instrument. I would feel way too vulnerable. Something that I saw that I found very interesting was a little boy playing the cello. All I could think was, "who would allow their small child go into the French Quarter by themselves?!" I couldn't really hear him playing , I was more concerned for his safety.
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