Transport Studio Returns Today With Another Art Sale!


Updated 02/11/11 7:52 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sale on Contemporary Art by Amanda Stone Talley and Hayley Gaberlavage

Back in November, New Orleans artists Amanda Stone Talley and Hayley Gaberlavage launched a flash sale art marketplace, Transport Studio, as a forum for new and established collectors to offer a three-day discount on their fine art pieces. The first sale was such a success that Transport is kicking off another limited-time event, running today through Sunday, Feb. 13! As they hoped, Transport Read more

New Orleans Artist Amanda Talley Launches a Fabric Line!


Updated 01/12/11 10:20 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Modern Artistic Fabric Designs by New Orleans Artist Amanda Stone Talley

New Orleans painter Amanda Stone Talley has played around with "alterna-canvases" before, including suitcases, tortoise shells, and even pumpkins, but her new canvas surface is something much more versatile: fabric! Talley ventures into the textile world with three debut fabric designs featuring her signature abstract concentric patterns: Who Dat?, a black, white, and cream design; Broadmoor, a Read more

Two New Orleans Artists Launch a Flash Sale Art Gallery!


Updated 11/12/10 9:14 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

New Orleans Artists Amanda Stone Talley and Hayley Gaberlavage Launch Transport Studio Flash Sale Art Website

Two of New Orleans' finest artists, Amanda Stone Talley and Hayley Gaberlavage, have teamed up to launch a flash sale art marketplace, Transport Studio. Transport is a forum for new and established collectors and will offer a three-day discount on the work of featured artists. The premiere sale kicks off today and offers paintings by both Talley and Gaberlavage at a 30 percent discount, through Read more

Glitter Pumpkins Get a Gallery-Worthy Update


Updated 10/24/10 1:47 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Glitter Pumpkin Halloween Decor by New Orleans Artist Amanda Talley

Martha Stewart has done glitter pumpkins before, but crafty as she is, she simply cannot compete with Amanda Talley. The New Orleans-based painter, who was featured as an Artist of the Day, was inspired to use a pumpkin as a canvas for her signature abstract designs. After a friend dropped off the pumpkin as a gift, she said she thought it was, "a perfect time to pull out the glitter and some Read more

Would You Buy Artwork Inspired by Your Favorite Team?


Updated 02/07/10 9:22 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 2 comments

Would You Buy Artwork Inspired by Your Favorite Team?

Our recent Artist of the Day Amanda Stone Talley, who gave us a tour of her New Orleans carriage house, was inspired by The Saints to create a black and gold painting, just in time for the Super Bowl. Considering the big ole Who Dat sign she's hung in her studio window, her inspiration is no secret. But since her pieces are abstract, it would make just a subtle nod to the team in your home. Read more

Artist of the Day: Amanda Stone Talley


Updated 01/30/10 3:34 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 6 comments

Artist of the Day: Amanda Stone Talley

Earlier this week, New Orleans-based artist Amanda Stone Talley was kind enough to give us a tour of her glamorous carriage house in NOLA's Garden District. You may have spotted some of her work in the tour, but I wanted to dedicate a whole post to her artwork because, well, it's amazing. Amanda grew up in Baton Rouge, LA, studied studio painting during undergrad at Mary Baldwin College, and Read more

House Tour: Amanda Stone Talley's New Orleans Carriage House


Updated 01/28/10 8:47 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 1 comment

House Tour: Amanda Stone Talley's New Orleans Carriage House

I've been following New Orleans-based artist Amanda Stone Talley's blog, The Big Easy Life, for a few months now, and after getting a glimpse of her new home, I knew I had to see more of it! Amanda was kind enough to share some images, as well as to chat with me about her decorating resources. Amanda moved into her carriage house, which sits on the property of a fancy Greek Revival home in New Read more

Have You Ever Purchased Original Art Online?


Updated 09/23/09 12:12 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 6 comments

Have You Ever Purchased Original Art Online?

I fell in love with the work of New Orleans-based artist Amanda Stone Talley when I came across her website, but something tells me it's much more brilliant in person. Then again, photography can be deceiving. In general I don't purchase original art online. But I have purchased a few art prints online, which usually arrive true to form. Have you purchased original art online? Have You Read more

House Tour: Artist Hayley Gaberlavage's New Orleans Studio and Apartment


Updated 04/06/11 6:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Photos of Artist Hayley Gaberlavage's New Orleans Studio and Apartment

In February, I took a trip to my old stomping grounds of New Orleans and visited artist Hayley Gaberlavage, whose work I featured on Casa in September. I met Hayley through another NOLA artist, Amanda Stone Talley, and both, with their sweet Southern hearts and innate, nonpareil style, were instant friend crushes. Hayley lives on the coolest block of Magazine Street, one of the most vibrant, Read more

Artist of the Day: Hayley Gaberlavage


Updated 04/05/11 12:37 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Paintings by New Orleans Artist Hayley Gaberlavage

During a recent trip to my old stomping grounds of New Orleans, I stopped by artist Amanda Stone Talley's studio to say hello. Not only was she sweet enough to give me a personal tour of her own carriage house a few blocks away, but she walked me down the street to the studio of her friend and fellow artist Hayley Gaberlavage. Unfortunately, Hayley wasn't in, so I peered into her porch window to Read more