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:
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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
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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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