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MEET THE ARTISTS
Our artists will be located throughout Main St., in local businesses, and restaurants. Here are our 2025 artists!
Leslie Charleville
A Louisiana artist who specializes in the 17th century Japanese art form of gyotaku, or fish rubbing. Originally, gyotaku was a means to document the size and species of a fisherman's catch. Leslie has mastered this sophisticated technique on not only fish and marine life but also Louisiana's most popular mascot, the alligator.
Nicole Cotten Callac
Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Nicole earned her BFA in Painting from LSU college of Art + Design. She has studied in NYC under Graham Nickson and studied painting and drawing in Hawaii. She teaches Advanced Placement art at The Dunham School full time. Nicole paints in an abstract expressionist style.
She has recently been featured in inRegister (https://www.inregister.com/features/behind-the-scenes-painting-inregisters-december-cover) as well as 225 Magazine (https://www.225batonrouge.com/our-city/meet-nicole-cotten-callac-local-live-painter-high-school-art-teacher-artist).
She has recently been featured in inRegister (https://www.inregister.com/features/behind-the-scenes-painting-inregisters-december-cover) as well as 225 Magazine (https://www.225batonrouge.com/our-city/meet-nicole-cotten-callac-local-live-painter-high-school-art-teacher-artist).
Christa Pierce
I am a Denham Springs, Louisiana -based artist. My paintings are larger and exaggerated in subject matter, capturing the vibrancy of Louisiana's unique culture with a coastal touch. Each piece is a fun and visual experience.
Makenna Soileau
Vibrant paintings that aim to capture both energy and stillness. From faces to bodies and beyond.Each piece carries a personal but abstract quality.
Donna Ewing
Donna Ewing is a native of New Orleans and her love of painting was inspired by her mother and grandmother's friend, Lorainne Shay, a neighbor of her family, where she would often invite the three over for art lessons. Donna eventually became recognized for her art through school projects and continued to paint as a hobby. It wasn't until she met her husband, Jimmy, that she became interested in painting wild game, first of which was a large deer she saw in a magazine. Locals became to appreciate her artwork and was selling it off of the walls at her restaurant, Ma Mama's in downtown New Roads. On a weekend trip to New Orleans about five years ago, she found herself admiring a heavy painting at Sutton's Gallery that resembled her style - painting with a spoon. The dealer of the gallery learned of Donna's artwork and inquired about her painting roosters. With only a few small renditions of the bird to show, of which he was impressed, he challenged her to paint a large one with the intention to invite her to sell in the gallery. After receiving a picture of her painting, Donna made the trip back to New Orleans to deliver her first piece to Sutton's, a standing rooster. Today, you can find her artwork at Ma Mama's Kitchen that now includes, roosters, egrets, flowers, and more. Her artwork is also still available at Sutton's Gallery.
Marti Pourciau
Marti received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from LSU in 2001. She worked as a graphic artist in New Jersey and Colorado until she returned to Louisiana to start her own business. She currently resides in New Roads with her husband and two sons.
Kailyn Nicole Sibley
A recent graduate from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art, Kailyn specializes in oil paintings with recent experimentation into mixed media pieces involving fabric and paper scraps.
Saffron Cannon
I'm a local artist native to Pointe Coupee Parish, specializing in acrylic paintings, custom murals, and unique works on cypress wood. In addition to being a published children’s book author, I teach Talented Art at STEM Magnet Academy, where I help young artists grow their creative voices. I also offer commissioned artwork, private art lessons, and fun, engaging paint parties for all ages.
Wendy Scronce
Creating art has always been part of my life. As an elementary art teacher, I learned as much as my students. Now that I’ve retired, creating has taken on new meaning.
DeEddra Jackson LaCombe
Over 20 years a landscape artist, I’ve more recently begun to enjoy the beautiful colors and forms of the Louisiana swamps. I’m also known for my love of old barns in my work, as well, and how these relics can tell a story of days long gone. Bringing smiles and enjoyment of my art is the ultimate goal in my artistic journey.
Deborah Fausto
Deborah is a self-taught artist and resides in Shreveport. She gains her inspiration from Louisiana's natural beauty and abundant wildlife. Deborah regularly sources vintage frames to highlight her work, and many of her canvases and painting surfaces are handcrafted by her husband, Paul.
Kristy Baker
I’m a Louisiana artist, deeply influenced by the wildlife, landscapes, and architecture that enters our everyday lives. Using oil, acrylic, or mixed media I like to create impressionistic works that capture the essence of Louisiana.
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