On The Cover: Terrance Osborne's "Madame NOLA"

Our February 2021 Cover

Terrance Osborne's "Madame NOLA"

By Alexandra Kennon

When we asked New Orleans artist Terrance Osborne if there was anything he felt particularly important he wanted to share with you for his “Perspectives” profile on page 54, he told us, “People should do what they love…Because if you’re doing what you love, then you’re happy. And then you push that out to the world, and other people get to enjoy what you’re doing.” A former teacher who since Hurricane Katrina has found success as a full-time artist, Osborne understands the importance of people embracing their passions—that’s part of why we featured his painting “Madame NOLA” on the cover of our “People and Their Passions Issue”. This issue is full of passionate people already embracing Osborne’s advice. From avid collectors, to preservationists of buildings and languages, to Carnival artists so committed to Mardi Gras that they’ve turned houses into floats, we hope this issue will inspire you to more fully embrace your passion, whatever that may be. We also hope that it will encourage you to embrace the Carnival spirit, even if that means doing so from the safety of home.