Krewe of King Arthur

 This year, I was asked to design a poster for the New Orleans-based KREWE of KING ARTHUR,  a popular  parade (9th Largest!) over in our sister city to the West!
 I figured the King and his Court celebrating the 300th Anniversary of the Founding of the City of New Orleans in a 'First-Line' parade, marching joyously as they play their Jazz instruments. Hand-rendered line-art was scanned and digitally manipulated. Final product below.

Krewe of KING ARTHUR Poster by Brent Amacker

Church Sign in Louisiana

Kinda says it all, doesn't it...?

WOW! SAINTS WIN SUPER BOWL!

Well, after forty some-odd years, The New Orleans Saints have incredibly won the Super Bowl.

Yes. THOSE New Orleans Saints. And THAT Super Bowl. The Saints beat the seemingly invincible Indianapolis Colts and NFL MVP Peyton Manning for their first Super Bowl victory in the franchise's first trip EVER.

Heart Palpitations...!

Well, both The University of Alabama Crimson Tide and the New Orleans Saints football teams had me on the edge of my seat all weekend. It wasn't pleasant, at least not until the final guns of either contest.
Inconsistent quarterback play and failure to punch the ball into the end zone in short yardage situations continue to haunt The Tide. Thankfully, Terrence Cody has some mighty big meat-hooks.... and armpits! Alabama was fortunate that Lee Tiffin has gotten into a groove, or we might have been cringing in anguish today.
We have a week off to heal and prepare for the always-dangerous LSU Tigers. Have to play a LOT better on the offensive side if we are to remain undefeated down the stretch.
Roll Tide.




The New Orleans Saints had to come from behind-- waaay behind-- to defeat the Miami Dolphins and remain undefeated. The Phins were playing waaay over their heads for three quarters, but the Saints finally got it together. Drew Brees threw more picks today than he has all season, but New Orleans didn't collapse. They stayed with their game plan, and pounded their way to victory.
Whew!

Recession Hits New Orleans

This photo was sent to me by a friend originally from Louisiana. At least this guy's trying...!
And HOPING for CHANGE....!

Best Halloween Costume

I have to say that this is the best Halloween costume of the year:



I'm just pissed that I didn't think of it first. Katrina 'victims', and especially those from New Orleans, hold a special place in my heart, and this captures the spirit of their 'culture'. Interacting with my current clientele only brings back precious memories of dealing with Louisiana Democrats.
For example: I have about 20 years of automotive parts-related experience, but just this week I was cursed on separate occasions and even called a 'f*#%&+@ liar'. Why would I not want to sell someone a part if I had it in stock or had it available to me for order? For the record, front wheel bearings for late-model full-size GM trucks come as a sealed unit with the hub assembly. I own one.