Yes, I too am on Instagram...though not as avidly as my lovely wife or most of the other people I know. I'm kind of lazy about these kinds of things...
BUT, a few days ago I happened to check it...and among a smattering of a few new followers, was one new follower in particular..:
Only one of my favorite artists of all time!!! James Michalopoulos.
He is one of the most renowned of contemporary New Orleans artists...one whose style, textures, colors, and subjects have always entranced me...
And also the owner of Celebration Distillery...which incidentally makes my favorite Old New Orleans Rum!
I am stunningly flattered that he liked my art and started following me.....
Just for fun, here's his gorgeous original painting on which I based my michalopoulos-bead-interpretation:
So awesome...