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| M. Dell Weber, 86, professor emeritus, New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts |
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| In his studio. we found more self-portraits. |
Our neighbor's double shotgun is chock-a-block with troves of his paintings and engravings. He's a professor emeritus at the nearby New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts and has taught generations of students how to create art in a realistic style.
The best example of his work may be the self-portrait that dominates the dining room in the 125-year-old home with 14-foot ceilings he shares with his wife on Constance Ave.
Nancy and Dell Weller invited the Minnesota visitors for tea in the front room, after escorting them through their unique vintage home filled with their life's collections and their many personal creations.
Each room has a different story, and we'll relate a few from time to time.
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| Nancy and Dell, in the huge double shotgun home they share with their dog, a Katrina rescue pup. The house is made of barge wood, re-purposed from rafts that were floated downriver years ago. |
