Art by Jackie Cerise

Born in Puerto Rico, I moved to New Orleans in 1978 with my parents and have loved it ever since.  For the past 17 years I have lived in Mandeville, a quaint little town, north of New Orleans, full of history and color.  And color is what I live for.  I have been drawing and painting since I can remember.  My father was an artist and some of his talent must have passed on to me.

Although I have been mostly self-taught, I have taken lessons from various artists during the past 10 years.  Art is a form of emotional expression to me.  Each painting reflects an honest feeling or sentiment.

As you go through the pictures, I hope you enjoy the images and they inspire you as they do me.