Dirk Guidry
Visual Artist
Dirk Guidry, Lafayette, Louisiana based artist, creates large-scale abstract paintings, live event paintings, portraits, and murals. A 2012 BFA Painting graduate from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Guidry's work is inspired by the Acadiana culture and his distinctive style is evident in his portraits and murals. His studio provides live painting experiences for nearly 55 events and weddings annually nationwide.
Guidry's work appears in private collections across the US and has been featured in ArtWork Archive, MarDeck, and Studio Visit. He has participated in The Other Art Fair Dallas, received ArtSpark funding, was the 2022 Festival International de Louisiane Visual Artist, and is a 2025 Top 20 Under 40 Acadiana Award honoree. He serves on the Louisiana State Arts Council and co-founded BareWalls, an art subscription service supporting Acadiana artists. Guidry lives in Lafayette with his wife, Rilee, and their four children.
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