The Brown Pelican On Our State Flag

As our way of life is threatened by the destruction of the environment due to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, we are all seeking to find our way through this crisis.

My friend Francis Pavy has created an oil on canvas
he has titled "Coastal Phoenix".

The Brown Pelican is our state bird and is as iconic of Louisiana
as crawfish is to the Cajun culture.

The message conveyed is the State of Louisiana shall rise up from the oil spill.

As usual Francis has used common scenarios in south central Louisiana
to express his unique art expressions.



Coastal Phoenix" 34 by 30 inches oil on canvas
©2010 Francis X. Pavy


Here is another Pavy of life in south Louisiana:



"Summer still life" --18 by 18 inches oil on canvas
©2010 Francis X. Pavy