Tones & Themes: Bayou Sunsets, Dreamlike River, Soft Sky Blue & Pink, Riverside New Orleans, Impressionist Landscape, Southern Louisiana Wetlands.

Why I Love It: A soft river sunset settles over the Riverbend, along the levee, in summer. The light is bright, yet soft. Backswamp water winds through New Orleans greenery beneath a pale evening sky. Created in chalk pastel, this piece layers greens, violets, blush tones, and soft blues with loose, textured strokes that bring a sense of motion and calm depth—something I find inherent in life by the river in New Orleans.

My Art Inspiration:  The original of this painting was inspired by an evening spent sitting on the river with a friend right past Oak Street. There’s a place past the houses on the batture when the riverbanks become so wild-feeling and alive. One can almost imagine one isn’t in a city at all.

This piece is so vibrant, yet soft. It's a perfect colorful, magical yet subtle swamp sunset to add to your space. I recommend size Noble (18×24”), for the most balanced display.

ART PRINT
Printed on museum-quality Somerset® Velvet paper, this piece has a soft, textured surface that echoes the original pastel painting. Prints can be finished with a hand-torn deckled edge (US only)—a nod to the torn-edge paper I use when creating the originals.

SIZE
Giclée paper prints are available in sizes starting with Petite (6×8”) and going up to Grand (20×30”)—a striking size for spacious, light-filled rooms. For alternative (below) or European dimensions, please reach out to me directly.

BORDER STYLE OPTIONS
You may choose the border and edge style that best fits your space and how you plan to frame the piece.

Edge Style
Choose between a straight-cut edge or a hand-torn deckled edge (US only).

The straight-cut edge offers a clean, contemporary look—refined and ready for traditional framing.
The hand-torn deckled edge lends a soft, sculptural quality, echoing the gentle irregularity of handmade paper. It’s a beautiful choice for float mounting or for those who love an artisan finish.

Border Width
Each edge style is available with either a ½-inch or 2-inch white border.

The ½-inch border provides a subtle margin—minimal and modern.
The 2-inch border offers a more classic presentation, reminiscent of fine art matting, and gives the piece room to breathe within the frame (perfect for those not wishing to mat their art print).

FRAMING
I’ve partnered with Simply Framed to offer a range of high-quality natural wood and antique-style frames tailored for these prints. Framing options will be available soon.

ORIGINAL ART DETAILS
This chalk pastel painting was created to honor my time spent living in New Orleans. I mainly use chalk pastels from senneliers and a variety of papers including heavyweight canson and arches.

SHIPPING
Each print is made to order by one of my carefully selected, trade-certified printshops in the US, UK, or EU. Please allow 10–12 days for printing and thoughtful packaging.

For international orders, especially within the EU, additional import taxes may apply upon delivery. I do my best to balance this with reduced shipping rates. You may read more about my shipping policies here.