About Reggie Ford
New Orleans artist Reggie Ford grew up hopping the street cars running the streets of the French quarters and finding the hidden treasures of his magical city.
As a youth, Reggie started drawing in the 3rd grade but the instant he picked up a paint brush at age 14 he discovered what would become his life long passion for painting. By adulthood, Reggie had become a new age Renaissance man as he simultaneously created his signature works of art and actively pursued a semi-pro football career and work full time at Pat O'Brien's bar and restaurant.
August 29, 2005 marked a pivotal moment in Reggie life as hurricane Katrina ravaged his city as did many other 9th ward natives he evacuated to Houston following the storm. Displaced in Houston Ford tirelessly sharpened his skills in painting while waiting for Katrina's flood waters to be drained for his home city of New Orleans.
In March 2006 Ford happily returned to New Orleans where he pursued his career as in full time artist at Dutch Alley Artists Co-op. In the 1st year of his professional career Reggie popularity grew exponentially as he was featured in many newspapers, magazine articles and made numerous TV appearances.
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Reggie Ford transforms the culture, history & energy of New Orleans into unforgettable works.
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Contact the artist to book a live performance painting experience starting at $1,000 for up to 3 hours. Includes one 36x48 acrylic painting on canvas