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Bertrand recalls his father explaining that \"Sportsman's Paradise\" was never about athletic sports, but about the woods, lakes, rivers, and bayous enjoyed by generations of hunters and fishermen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Sportsman's Paradise\" original artwork by Opelousas, LA artist, Ted Bertrand. Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas, 36\" x 48\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ted Bertrand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42761572810798,"sku":null,"price":1750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2835\/0496\/files\/Sportsman_s_Paradise_e8eae03c-18a8-40d1-8a44-64d8450500d2.jpg?v=1791050405"},{"product_id":"through-the-reeds-18x24","title":"\"Through the Reeds\" 18x24","description":"\u003cp\u003eA blue heron emerges quietly from a tangle of expressive marsh grasses, reflecting the majesty Bertrand sees in these birds along Louisiana's lakes and bayous. 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