Mardi Gras Queens: 'Lulu LaBelle--Spirit of the Parade' Acrylic Artwork The intricate textures and patterns

The intricate textures and patterns tell a quiet story--one of gratitude

9x12 98# artist paper

while a vintage Heinz pickle pin attached to the left front pocket adds a playful nod to the past

Full of warmth and depth

Painted in bright

Mardi Gras Queens: 'Lulu LaBelle--Spirit of the Parade' Acrylic Artwork The intricate textures and patternsLulu LaBelle blooms where color meets rhythm. She bursts to life in a swirl of floral hues and festive shimmer. Her mask was built from painted collage papers and adorned with delicate beads and metallic fragments. Acrylic washes blend into soft blushes and teals while hidden layers of vintage paper peek through, whispering of stories from past carnivals. Lulu is bold, bright, and brimming with joy the life of the parade and the heart of the