“choose a job that you love, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.”

confucius

COVINGTON

Mike, Manager

The breadth of Mike’s knowledge of art supplies is matched only by his equally vast knowledge of every bad TV show that was ever made. When I couldn’t think of the name of the 80’s show where the guy can transform into a panther (amongst other things) I only had to consult Mike. It’s Manimal. I rest my case.

Susan, Framing Manager

The wisest of all our staff, Susan brings taste and elegance to our framing operation. We are pretty sure some people frame ridiculous things just to be in her presence. As a recovering textile artist, Susan has begun conquering her addiction to small pieces of expensive fabric, and is working mostly in acrylic now.

Diana

This lovely, diminutive, soft-spoken woman is married to a man named Colonel and has a pet alligator that lives INSIDE her house and is allowed to sit on the furniture. Do not be fooled by her unassuming persona. As well as being an excellent framer, she also functions as our security system. (The alligator recently passed away. Rest in peace, Doug.)

Tina

See Baton Rouge below.

NEW ORLEANS

Erica, Manager

Erica is a very talented printmaker and gardener. Botanicals and the symbolism of roots and family inform her work, an example of which can be seen on her left arm if you are curious. In addition to an incredible knowledge of art supplies and framing, Erica can also help explain how to navigate the changing world we live in with honesty and compassion, should you need help in that arena too!

Caroline

Caroline is a painter and muralist who returned to her native New Orleans from Brooklyn. She is an amazing advocate for the arts, and is so passionate about supporting people in their creative pursuits that she sometimes cries at work. Don’t be alarmed- she is about to recommend some really good art supplies for your project.

BATON ROUGE

Emily, Manager

Emily has recently returned from living in California on a ranch. She comes armed with an arsenal of helpful skills including but not limited to: mechanics, carpentry, computer programming, amazing draftsmanship, a super friendly persona, and the ability to birth a colt. She can also identify most Scottish tartans, which comes in handy since the BR store has a lot of plaid going on.

Tina*

Tina was retired from the corporate world, and said she would only ever go back to work if it could be at Mo’s. So we opened the Baton Rouge store for her. Everyone who is happy that we have that location, thank Tina.

*Tina now works in the Covington store, but we’re leaving her in BR for the website, since she’s a founding member of that team and responsible for it’s existence.

Alex

Alex is a PoliSci student at LSU, who will probably go on to become the first female president of the United States. And when she does, she will advocate for the arts. Making her even cooler, is the fact that she plays the bass.

LaFon

LaFon came to us when her sister, Sarah, had to leave her job at Mo’s due to a relocation. She recommended LaFon and told us she was really the one who should have been working at an art supply store in the first place, since she is an artist and Sarah is a swimming pool designer. So now we have the right sister. (Even though we miss Sarah!)

roving & hard to pin down

Simone & Curran

While I do go around taking all the credit, Mo’s Art Supply is actually the result of a very fluid and flexible (not unlike polymer medium) collaboration. I am Bettte Midler, he is Barbara Hershey. Except he is a man and we are married. And he is alive. (This is a Beaches reference, in case you are not familiar with the emotionally wrenching 1980’s feature film.)