Yellow House behind fence

29 x 24 inches, acrylic on wood, Handcrafted 3D
This painting captures the charm of a classic New Orleans shotgun house façade. The composition centers on a pair of tall, narrow French doors with bright green shutters, set against bright yellow siding. Above them, a huge baby blue awning with decorative brackets adds architectural detail . THIS is a very New Orleans tradition with both practical and cultural roots.

In New Orleans (and throughout the South), porch ceilings and awnings are often painted a light blue (sometimes called “haint blue”).
Spiritual Tradition (Gullah/Geechee origins),
The color comes from West African and Gullah folklore, where “haints” (restless spirits) were believed to be unable to cross water. Painting porch ceilings blue was thought to ward off evil spirits and keep the home protected.
It was also believed to deter insects and birds, since some thought they’d mistake the blue paint for open sky or water.
The scene is framed with brown grey sided houses rising on either side. The white weathered 3D picket fence in the foreground completes the scene, grounding it in the warm, historic character of New Orleans neighborhoods.