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Creativity. Passion. Energy. Flair.


Those are just a few of the many words that spring to mind when describing the brush strokes that come from the palette of world-renowned artist Frenchy. Of course those words also fit Frenchy's vibrant personality, which makes sense, because that persona is reflected in every piece of work the artist creates.


Who is Frenchy?

Born to a boxer and a saint on August 16th, 1970 , in the industrial New England town of Lowell , Mass. , Randy Leo Frechette -– a.k.a. Frenchy –- has been drawing since he could grip a pencil. In grade school he impressed friends with caricatures of teachers and classmates, but he did not realize his true calling until The Boston Horns approached him in Orlando and persuaded him to paint their performance live.

From that point forward, Frenchy has led a colorful and dynamic ride with stops at concert venues and sports stadiums all over the globe. Based in the talent-rich city of New Orleans , Frenchy is an ambassador to the arts and a bastion of creativity.

His presence fills venues both large and small with an explosion of creative spirit. Frenchy captivates onlookers with his artistry in motion –- painting events in real-time as they unfold before him. His performance is captivating and its end-result is awe-inspiring.

Since 1997, Frenchy has called New Orleans his home and his muse. The vibrant local music scene pushes the artist's creativity and expressiveness to new limits. And he has branched out further by tapping into the city's sporting events -– ranging from weekly Saints game as the “official team artist” to Super Bowls and NCAA Championships. During Mardi Gras season he can be seen marching in parades, painting onto to canvas while other toss beads.

He is as “ New Orleans ” as red beans and rice on Monday, yet he doesn't limit himself to the Crescent City . Frenchy aggressively tours the country, painting events in order to quench his creative thirst. He hits music festivals and sporting events across the globe, while also pausing for commissions and studio pieces. All the while he bounces along with a care-free step and creative smile.

The list of people and organizations collecting his work is impressive -– from rock stars to CEOs, here are just a few:



Steve Winwood
Fats Domino
Lenny Kravitz
George Porter Jr.
Karl Denson
MCI
Willie Nelson
G-Love
George Clinton
Gregg Allman
House of Blues
MTV:The Real World
MTV:Road Rules



Microsoft
Ween (Microsoft and Ween...two
names you don't see together
very often)
Nicholas Payton
Peter Rowan
Sam Bush
Tony Rice
Ben Harper
Chuck Mangione
Kermit Ruffins
Emmylou Harris
Widespread Panic

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Last Updated: Friday, May 09, 2008