The bayou and Cajun scenes she loves to paint of Cajun houses, plantation homes, magnolias, shrimpboats, irises, waterlilies, sugarmills among a few are not new to this native who was born and reared on Bayou Lafourche in Labadieville, Louisiana in Assumption Parish.

       When her husband's job brought them to Brewton, Alabama and the last of their four sons had left for college, she enrolled at Jefferson Davis Jr. College where she studied art under instructor John Spicer and pottery with Larry Manning. When she and "Bubba" returned to Thibodaux, she studied with John Meyer and Dottie Billiu at Studio One in Gray, Louisiana. After a while she acquired a distinct technique of her own that has rewarded her with numerous ribbons and awards. She has worked with all mediums but prefers acrylics.

       "Picture-taking" is also one of her many hobbies and she has a great collection of photos. Her computer is her best ally and she has used both in conjunction with her artwork.

       Her pleasure in painting and encouraging others to do so has brought her a lot of satisfaction. She is often seen at the local Art shows where she exhibits and sells her works. She also has done many commissioned works. Her paintings hang in many family and friends' homes and offices locally and throughout the country. Mamie was named "Artist of the Month" on several occasions at Terrebonne Fine Art Guild in Houma, Louisiana. Also had a special show at the Assumption Cultural Art Guild in Napoleonville, Louisiana.

       Her husband and family are her best critics and give her a great deal of support. When she and "Bubba" are not traveling and visiting their children and grandchildren in Austin, Houston, Baton Rouge, and Slidell, she is busy working and painting at home.

Mamie Braud
402 Saint Bernard Street
Thibodaux, Louisiana 70301
Phone: (985) 446-0549

Email Mamie at cbraud@qwickconnect.net