Nava Lundy

Morning at the Cafe, Original Painting

2024

Artist Comments
During a trip to New Orleans, artist Nava Lundy and her family indulged in all the touristy activities, including a visit to Cafe Du Monde. While her husband waited in the long line that wrapped around the cafe for their famous chicory coffee and fresh beignets, Nava pushed their 1-year-old twin girls in the double stroller, who had no patience to wait. As they awaited their turn, she snapped a photo of the picturesque cafe, thinking that one day she might want to paint it.

About the Artist
Artist Nava Lundy crafts impressionist paintings that radiate delicate feminine charm, characterized by romantic and textured elements. Focused on achieving depth and dimension, Nava applies impasto layers with a palette knife. With a touch of gold present in nearly all her pieces, her paintings shimmer with a luminous and dreamlike quality. "My goal is to have the viewer see the depth of color I see and to rethink the mundane by elevating it through the exploration of subtlety and turning up its volume at just the right points," says Nava. Her creative journey took a transformative turn at 16 when a teacher's encouragement led her to discover her artistic voice. She then pursued a BFA degree in painting. Nava works in her cluttered home studio, accompanied by her two dogs and occasionally music or podcasts. Beyond art, she spends quality time with her family and rescue hounds and enjoys her alone time in the morning with a strong cup of coffee and a workout.

Words that describe this painting: cityscape, coffee, New Orleans, cafe, painterly, Louisiana, facade, vacation, holiday, restaurant, window, doors, script, dine, dining, architecture, impressionism, travel, acrylic painting

Morning at the Cafe
Nava Lundy
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Painting wraps around edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2024
30 in. h x 30 in. w x 1.5 in. d
3 lbs. 0 oz.