About the artist ...     

     Vincent Darby of Arnaudville, Louisiana is a self-taught artist who possesses the

unique talent to see the beauty of South Louisiana and transpose it on canvas in his

own special way. He has had no formal training, yet is considered among Louisiana's

best natural artist. He has skills in perspective, fusion of colors and representational

drawing that few artists can claim.

     Darby's paintings and murals adorn businesses, restaurants and many homes; and

he has clients from as far away as California and New York. He paints scenes he has

known all of his life, specializing in Atchafalaya Swamp scenes and old Cajun camps.

     In 1985 Vincent retired after a quarter of a century of service with the Louisiana

Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Since retirement he has finally found the time to

devote to his self taught vocation, that started back when he was in grammar school,

being an artist for his teachers and friends.

     He paints scenes he has known all his life, mistily lighted bayous with moss draped

oaks, cypress trees, pirogues, stately herons and prancing deer, old camps and shacks.

In the past he has painted several murals, including one swamp scene that was ninety

feet by eight feet.

     Today you will find him working on a backlog of commissioned paintings. His studio

is located a couple of blocks east of Bayou Teche and Hwy. 31 at 400 Canal St,

Arnaudville, LA. If you are ever in the area, make an effort to contact us, to include a

visit to his art studio.