Joe Mustachia’s Artful Depictions of Louisiana Culture Have Taken Him All the Way to D.C.
Splatters, drips, vibrant hues and Louisiana icons. These are the signature elements that make Joe Mustachia’s work so recognizable.
And in just about three years since rekindling his passion for art, he has grown a group of loyal customers who buy painting after painting.
Mustachia has always loved being creative. He took art classes for his electives throughout high school and minored in art during his college years at The University of New Orleans. But after college, real life began, and Mustachia found himself putting down the paintbrush as he focused on his landscaping business and family.
After his family’s beloved dog passed away in 2019, Mustachia sat down and sketched the pup’s likeness. His wife was in awe of the pet portrait, which encouraged him to get back in touch with his creative side. Eventually, he was commissioned to do a painting of a Blue Runner can of red beans.Though the request seemed a little odd to him at first, Mustachia got to work creating a larger-than-life interpretation of this Louisiana Monday dinner special using bright colors and splattered textures.