Annette Hassell: From Mardi Gras Floats to Narrative Painting
New Orleans-born artist Annette Hassell, now retired in Los Angeles, shares her artistic journey from painting Mardi Gras floats to creating narrative acrylic and pastel works. Inspired by illustrators Arthur Rackham and Edmund Dulac, she earned a BA from the University of New Orleans before working as a scenic artist for theater, TV, and theme parks. Her current paintings, like 'Redrum' and 'Migration,' blend folklore and fantasy. Hassell remains active on Instagram and Facebook.
Key facts
- Annette Hassell is a New Orleans-born artist now retired in Los Angeles.
- She earned a BA from the University of New Orleans.
- She worked painting Mardi Gras floats and as a scenic artist for theater, TV, and theme parks.
- Her inspirations include illustrators Arthur Rackham and Edmund Dulac.
- She primarily works in acrylics and has recently taken up pastels.
- Her artwork features folklore, fantasy, and narrative storytelling.
- Paintings mentioned: 'Redrum,' 'Migration,' 'Mine,' 'Hare and Hound,' 'Cabaret,' 'Visitors,' 'But I’m the King,' 'Narcissus.'
- She invites followers on Instagram and Facebook.
Entities
Artists
- Annette Hassell
- Arthur Rackham
- Edmund Dulac
Institutions
- University of New Orleans
- Artsy Shark
Locations
- New Orleans
- Los Angeles