Memories on canvas by
Minden, Louisiana native
Cora Lou Brown Robinson
The Artist
On The Steps Of My Childhood Home
About The Artist
Known to most simply as “Cora Lou", this Minden native and resident is recognized for not only her talents as a professional folk artist but also as a teacher, wife, mother, grandmother and true product of a deep -rooted Minden family. Born in 1935 to Ed and Celeste Sibley Brown, Cora Lou has two siblings--one brother, Ed Brown and one sister, Mary Celeste Powers. Cora Lou is married to Ronald Robinson. They have three children and seven grandchildren.
Her childhood was what she calls “picture perfect.". She played from morning ’til night with the neighborhood children. Their lives followed a pattern. During the week they went to school, and each Saturday morning they listened to “Let’s Pretend” on the radio and that afternoon would walk to the “picture show” and then walk safely home. Each Sunday they went to Sunday school and then to church. She remembers the thrill of chasing lightning bugs at dusk while all the neighborhood parents sat outside and visited on their front porch. It was a simpler time in Minden, Louisiana, and for many of the people that grew up here.
Cora Lou Brown Robinson says her paintings are about “God and Country, Family, and Friends.” Many of her ideas for her paintings come from her childhood and all come from her heart. Her paintings have been featured all across the United States and no one appreciates her more than her hometown and what she does for them by creating their memories on canvas.
This painting was commissioned by Sonny Taylor to be given to the State Director of the Louisiana Special Olympics Commission and depicts many of the events in which the kids competed.
In the early 70s I began painting in the folk art style. Since then I have created more than 100 memories on canvas. I paint what I remember from growing up in a small town in North Louisiana. Life was simple and that is what my paintings reflect. Minden, Louisiana was a wonderful place to grow up in the early 40s and 50s. I hope you enjoy my work. Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank for you looking and thank you for your interest.