Fender Musicmaster Guitar Decorated by Frenchy - the Official 2015 JazzFest Artist


Item Number: 264

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Online Close: Apr 27, 2015 7:00 PM EDT

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Description

Painted and decorated by Frenchy, the official 2015 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest artist, you are sure to add some funk, style, and a unique element to your art collection with this Fender Musicmaster guitar donated by Guitar Center. Frenchy's original oil painting seen on the guitar features Professor Longhair and the logo's of both Tipitina's and Tipitina's Foundation


About the Artist: from http://frenchylive.com/biography/


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.

This is a Live Event Item.

Special Instructions

Winning bidder is responsible for any & all shipping costs. Local pick up is available at 822 Camp Street, New Orleans, LA. 


Tipitina's Foundation reserves the right to resell item to next highest bidder or reuse item in next year's auction if item is not paid for, picked up, and/or arranged for shipping within 30 days of end of auction.


 

Donated by

Frenchy Gallery
Guitar Center