Showcasing Louisiana: Night painter
Showcasing Louisiana: Night painter
By Rick Portier | January 27, 2021 at 3:16 PM CST - Updated February 5 at 7:57 AM
(WAFB) - A dull green boat paints a gray streak across a monochromatic Atchafalaya Basin. Gray skies, murky waters, and dormant cypress belie the color for which Justin Patin is searching.
“We’re location scouting -- trying to find a spot for tonight.” Patin starts early to paint the night sky. “Sometimes, I have an idea -- a rough draft -- other times, it has to grab my attention,” he said.
Showcasing Louisiana: Night painter Justin Patin (Source: WAFB)
Patin is looking for a splash of color in the drab skies of a winter afternoon on the basin. Decaying hunting stands and sinking house boats attract his attention.