The artist muses about the inspirations that informed his work on the poster, that the poster has been a part of his life since his earliest days and the importance of getting it right.
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Scott Guion: Poster Inspirations
The artist muses about the inspirations that informed his work on the poster, that the poster has been a part of his life since his earliest days and the importance of getting it right.
Meet the Artist: Scott Guion
Beginning with a photo of the house in New Orleans where he grew up to what caught his eye when he began painting in his exacting style in 1996, the artist explains his evolution and his use of the techniques of the Old Masters.
An Interview with Scott Guion
Artist Scott Guion speaks with us about his concept for the 2019 Jazz Fest Poster. Learn more about the musicians featured and the setting of this historic work of art! Plus see Guion's other paintings and sketches that inspired Family Portrait: Jazz Fest at 50.
Making History: Watch Scott Guion Paint the 2019 Jazz Fest Poster
The most realistic Jazz Fest poster we've ever published has skeptics wondering whether it's a Photoshopped collage. It's not. Watch the video as art emerges from the hands of artist Scott Guion; from sketch to final painting. Amazing!
Behind The Scenes: The Making of the 2018 Jazz Fest Poster
Behind the scenes of the 2018 poster featuring the late Fats Domino. Learn more about artist Terrance Osborne and Fats' life and work.
Inside Congo Square 2018: Portrait of the Queen by a Young Artist
Learn more about the history of Congo Square posters, 2018's poster artist, Kevin Briscoe, and the poster's iconic subject, Big Freedia.
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