Paul constructs fun funky facades using repurposed wood and tin. Old chair legs and spindles, fencing, clapboard, and other materials become his structures and columns. You can commission Paul to build a replica of your house, camp, childhood home, restaurant or business into a unique original piece of art.

The Shotguns series captures the unique architecture of the south as well as the atmosphere conditions. The humidity and dampness comes through the color and movement. The air is heavy with history, change and culture of the region.

Paul Schexnayder’s paintings vibrate with color, shape and form.. Figures, animals and objects are in a constant push or pull with the back and foreground of the work. They are caught inside a a purgatory world that is poetic, lyrical and sometimes whimsical.

His King series is a simple figure with a crown gives a nod to his home state of Louisiana. It evokes the many different flags that flew over it, Huey Long’s mantra, “Every Man a King” and the royalty of Mardi Gras. The figure lives within all of these three cultural icons but Schexnayder adds a fourth, environment.

Paul Schexnayder lives and works in his hometown of New Iberia, Louisiana. He always drew (he is colorblind) but never painted until he went to Louisiana State University to study art. He received a BFA in Painting and Drawing in 1988. He studied under Robert Warrens and Dr. Walter Rokowski and still follows their instruction to “draw everyday.”

Paul has been in numerous solo, juried and group exhibitions throughout the United States. He has been the official artist of many festivals in Louisiana and is the author of two children’s books published by University of Louisiana Press.

In 2016, Paul had his first of a three part series of children’s books released. University of Louisiana Press in Lafayette published his original and creative story about the origins of the iconic Live Oak trees. The series tells a fantastical tale of how our trees began growing in the nine coastal states, the discovery and their legacy.

In the Time of Shimmer and Light, begins the series with Queen Ida Peacock, Sir Galatoire Gator and Tin Toy Hare all living on a happy island home. A shiny object is a cause of jealousy, anger and gloom for the friends but Queen Ida has a plan to restore the peace. Release date: November 2018.

In the Time of Joy and Wonder, has exceptional explorers King Royal, Blue Monkey and Trojan Horse all in a little red boat . They discover a tiny young sapling inside a beached boat. They care for and protect it until it grows into a mighty oak that spreads throughout the land. Release date: October 2017.

In the Time of Mission and Might, completes the the series with an action pack adventure to save the legacy acorns for future generations. Release date: November 2019.

Paul and his wife, Lee started the gallery in 2000 and his studio is housed in the 1884 historic building. They also rent out space to many local and regional artist who work in a variety of media. Monthly workshops, private art lessons and art receptions occur throughout the year. The gallery is currently open 4 days a week.