< Previous70 COASTMONTHLY.COM | NOveMber 2024 CURRENTS | ART solo art exhibition at Southern Kind- ness Gallery in Houston. Papou is of Greek and Native American descent, and the name of the exhibit means “Hello” in Greek.“ Her exhibit opened Oct. 4 and runs through January 2025. “I have been an artist my whole life,” Papou said. “I started with drawing. As I got older, drawing turned into painting. I paint with my hands. It takes all of me — I use my personal experiences for the subjects of my paintings.” Her paintings are large format, many are 4 by 6 feet and some of them are 12 feet wide. She also will be creating murals in the near future, she said. “In Galveston, one of the paint- ings I created is a beachside scene with people eating fruit out of a basket,” she said. “I use oil-based Papou works in her studio at Hotel Lucine in Galveston. The Florida-based artist draws inspiration from her Greek and Native American heritage. 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S can QR foR detailS Beautiful Craftsman Style In Galveston’s Silkstocking Historic District 1601 24th — $710,000 paints, oil pastels and acrylic, de- pending on my mood and the vibe. I paint on the canvas, then cover it, then keep building. I let the work reveal itself as I go.” Before residency at Hotel Lucine, Papou had never traveled to or spent time in Texas. “I have really enjoyed my time here, she said. “I would like to spend time again in Galveston and at the hotel. I would love to bring my whole family here. At Hotel Lucine, I had a king suite, and the staff took great care of me. I got VIP treatment. They did my laundry. They brought me food. And I loved seeing the light in the younger generation’s faces.” Dave Jacoby attests that Papou’s work is “beautiful.” Everyone who met her on the property, at receptions and at private dinners loved her, he said. “This was our first artist in resi- dency and gallery partnership,” he said. “Hotel Lucine is unfolding to be a welcoming place for artists and musicians.” Hotel Lucine opened in Novem- ber 2023 and is in the motor court structure originally built as Treasure Isle Motel in the 1960s. It has been renovated with the essence of a laid- back “grab a drink and let life unfold” kind of vibe. Other local artists already are fea- tured throughout the common spaces and private dining areas, with the rotating art available for purchase. The hotel owners hope Papou’s residency will kick-off a permanent program at Hotel Lucine. Jacoby and his team are consid- ering hosting up to two local and regional artists in residence, tentative- ly once in the spring and again in the fall, he said. “I want to use Hotel Lucine as a blank canvas for others to come here and to create whatever it is they want to produce,” Jacoby said. www.papoupapou.com www.hotellucine.com www.southernkindnessgallery.com72 COASTMONTHLY.COM | NOveMber 2024 SHIP SHAPE ‘KEEP MOVING’ Whether on land or at sea, islander follows a fitness routine story by LAURA PENNINO I slander Bill Boudreaux is a lifelong fitness and travel enthusiast who this year will have completed 23 cruises. Boudreaux, 72, always reserves time in his itinerary for walking, biking, swimming and weight training, whether he’s at home, on board ships or touring other cities and towns. Since retiring four years ago from his role as assistant pro- fessor and medical educator for the School of Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Boudreaux is enjoying traveling around the United States, the Caribbean, Australia, New Zealand and Europe. “I have been fitness-oriented and competitive most of my adult life,” he said. “I spent 20 years competing in marathons and triathlons. I turned to tri- athlons when I was no longer competitive in single sports.” Boudreaux became a cer- tified personal trainer several years ago when he was teach- ing at the medical branch. “Essentially, at the end of the day, instead of going home after class, I would go to the Field House because I had clients to train.” The Field House is a fitness and wellness facility at the University of Texas Medical Branch campus in Galveston. Boudreaux earned his personal trainer certification through the American Academy of Fitness and Nutrition, but he no longer professionally trains clients. Instead, he invites friends to join him in the cruise ship gyms or on hikes when the ships dock in port. “Through the generosity of friends, I am blessed to be able to cruise often,” he said. “Being in Galveston provides a multitude of cruise choices. I have taken about 120 cruises since 2002, when I sailed on the first Carnival Jubilee.” Cruising frequently can be an obstacle to maintaining a fitness routine, he said. “But I am more physically active onboard ships than when I am at home” he said. “You will find me in the ship’s gym before 8 a.m. most mornings. I usually do an hour weight-training workout, which is followed by breakfast or brunch and then a walk around the deck.” When he’s on Galveston Island, Boudreaux rides his bicycle along the seawall to the McGuire Dent Recreation Center. “The McGuire Dent gym has an impressive variety of ma- chines and fitness classes for every level,” he said. “I try to go at least three times a week. “I recently befriended a 100-year-old World War II veteran onboard a cruise ship who told me the secret to living is ‘don’t die.’ I take that one step further: The key to longevity is to keep moving. You have healthy choices avail- able at every meal on the ships, and I have found out while traveling the world that most countries have a diet better than ours in the United States.” Boudreaux isn’t much of snacker, he said. Instead, he eats lower glycemic foods and stays away from starchy foods and sweets. He routinely enjoys meals based on lean proteins such as fish or chicken, whole grains, vegetables and legumes. The World Health Organization predicts that 1 in 6 people “I recently befriended a 100-year-old World War II veteran onboard a cruise ship who told me the secret to living is ‘don’t die.’ I take that one step further: The key to longevity is to keep moving.” DR. BILL BOUDREAUX COASTMONTHLY.COM | NOveMber 2024 73 Dr. Bill Boudreaux is committed to staying fit even when he is vacationing. STUA r T v ILLANU ev A74 COASTMONTHLY.COM | NOveMber 2024 SHIP SHAPE in the world will be 60 or older by 2030. To learn more about healthy aging, check out The Sealy Center on Aging. An indepen- dent unit of the medical branch in Galveston, The Sealy Center on Aging aims to improve the health and well-being of older adults through interdisciplinary research, education and community outreach. For Boudreaux, healthy aging is in his favor. His dad is in his 90s, and his mother lived well into her 80s. Boudreaux’s s advice for others who are having trouble committing to a fitness routine is to just get started. Set reasonable goals, stick to a plan and make fitness part of your daily life — anywhere, any time. On land or at sea, he said PHOTOS: COUrTeSY Dr. bILL bOUDreAUX Dr. Bill Boudreaux, pictured onboard cruise ships about 12 years apart, maintains a fitness routine when he’s traveling. He’s more physically active onboard ships than when he is at home, he said. Call Shani Atkinson 409.770.3840 shani@shaniatkinson.com www.ShaniAtkinson.com 16602 San Luis Pass Rd., Galveston, TX 77554 I sell the island lifestyle! 16530 Tampico Way $1,250,000 Experience water views from every room in this stunning canal-front home. 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Howie and Renae Bentley with Leonard Woolsey, publisher of The Daily News and president of Southern Newspapers Inc., and his wife, Maryrine. 2. Concetta Maceo Sims and Michelle Beckwith with her dog, Tito the Texas Island Poodle. 3. Jennifer Overbeck, Nicholas Cortinas, Noah Cortinas and Miranda Calderon. 4. Elite Pet Owners Kris and Katherine Pompa, holding a photo of their cat, Chente. 5. Elite Pet owners Daily News Editor Michael A. Smith and Coast Monthly Editor Laura Elder. 6. Angel Sampaio and Elite Pet Owner Natalie Fox Maisel with her pooch, Tulip LaRue. 7. Randy Meyer, Chris McMurray, Carl and Katherine Evans. 8. Elite Pet owners the Maxwell family: Brian, Katherine, Megan and dog Winston. 9. State Sen. Mayes Middleton with Mary Jane, one of the shelter dogs available for adoption. 10. 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