Art (Outer Journey)

Lozano and Barbuti Gallery

New Orleans is full of various artists who use wide spread technique to depict their passion. The local artist that I chose was Ricardo Lozano. Originally from Bogota Columbia, Ricardo came to New Orleans back in 1999 to pursue his passion as an artist. As a new artist in New Orleans, Ricardo began his career in Jackson Square trying to find his knack. Initially when he created canvases he thought he knew what the general public wanted so that is what he made. He realized quickly when he was poor and not making revenue that he needed to change the direction he was going. According to his gallery manager Ricardo decided that if he was going to be a poor artist he was going to paint what he wanted. That was the key that Ricardo was missing, after he started creating art he was passionate about Ricardo became known not only nation-wide but across the world. Today Ricardo owns a gallery on Royal Street with his brother and sister-in-law called Lozano and Barbuti. Ricardo uses oil based paints with brushes and pallet knives to create intricate detail on canvases. Scenic New Orleans is what he primarily paints about throwing in hints of jazz tribute depending on Ricardo’s vision. The primary instrument that he will include in his art is the tenor saxophone. The different techniques that he uses makes it seem like you are living in the picture, that you are on the street where the building is walking down the street.