Francis Pavy says, "My work stems from the Southern narrative storytelling tradition. Common subjects for me are the folklife and folklore of the local people juxtapositioned against the fabric of popular American culture. I am particularly interested in music, musicians and the musical traditions of Louisiana and the South. Other subjects that I enjoy interpreting are outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing, Southern mysticism and religion, Mardi Gras, myths, romance and personal experiences." Francis Pavy's canvasses vibrate with life and musical rhythm. The abstract dimension in his works are always profoundly grounded in Louisiana motifs and culture.

All Artwork
Francis X. Pavy - Alligator Rain  
Alligator Rain, 2009
mixed media on paper
52 x 127 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Levee Drags  
Levee Drags, 2009
oil on canvas
48 x 60 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Boar and Hounds  
Boar and Hounds, 2000
oil on canvas
36 x 129 inches  
 
3 panels
Francis X. Pavy - Adam and Katrina  
Adam and Katrina, 2009
oil on canvas
48 x 48 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Black Snake Blues with Cajun Kings  
Black Snake Blues with Cajun Kings, 2009
oil on canvas
48 x 48 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Sunset with Briars  
Sunset with Briars, 2004
oil on canvas
42 x 42 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Flathead and Diamonds  
Flathead and Diamonds, 2009
oil on canvas
60 x 40 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - I Have Good Friends  
I Have Good Friends, 2008
oil on canvas
30 x 30 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - The Bluebird Sings Again  
The Bluebird Sings Again, 2008
oil on canvas
30 x 30 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Blue Birds Nesting  
Blue Birds Nesting, 2008
oil on canvas
30 x 30 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Blue Birds at Dawn  
Blue Birds at Dawn, 2008
oil on canvas
30 x 30 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Return of the Midsummer Night Diva  
Return of the Midsummer Night Diva, 2008
oil on canvas
30 x 28 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - After the After  
After the After, 2006
oil on canvas
24 x 24 x 1.5 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Wounded Faith  
Wounded Faith, 2006
oil on canvas
24 x 24 x 1.5 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Water Study #1  
Water Study #1, 2009
oil on canvas
18 x 16 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Water Study #2  
Water Study #2, 2009
oil on canvas
18 x 16 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Water Study #3  
Water Study #3, 2009
oil on canvas
18 x 16 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Water Study #4  
Water Study #4, 2009
oil on canvas
18 x 16 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Guitar  
Guitar, 2002
oil on canvas
5.5 x 5.5 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Cities Along the Coast  
Cities Along the Coast, 1998
mixed media
32 x 32 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Green Accordian  
Green Accordian, 2008
unique woodblock print on paper
32.25 x 41.5 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Champagne's Hideway  
Champagne's Hideway, 2008
unique woodblock print on paper
27.5 x 39 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Night Train  
Night Train, 2009
unique woodblock print on paper
23 x 30 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Diamond Head Diamond Ring  
Diamond Head Diamond Ring, 2008
unique woodblock print on paper
22 x 30 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - People I Know  
People I Know, 2008
unique woodblock print on paper
20 x 30 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Mystic Fiddler Suite #37  
Mystic Fiddler Suite #37, 2008
unique woodblock print on paper
20 x 26.25 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Brother Sax and Rabbit  
Brother Sax and Rabbit, 2008
unique woodblock print on paper
20 x 26.5 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Big Chief  
Big Chief, 2009
unique woodblock print on paper
20 x 26.25 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Western Pink  
Western Pink, 2008
unique woodblock print on paper
20 x 26.25 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Way Past 3 O'clock  
Way Past 3 O'clock, 2009
unique woodblock print on paper
20 x 26.25 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Thunderhead Exotics  
Thunderhead Exotics, 2009
unique woodblock print on paper
20 x 26.25 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - The Cat Woman Plays Her Cards  
The Cat Woman Plays Her Cards, 2008
unique woodblock print on paper
20 x 26.5 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Sunset at the Catwoman's House  
Sunset at the Catwoman's House, 2008
unique woodblock print on paper
20 x 26.25 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Silver Guitar Slim  
Silver Guitar Slim, 2008
unique woodblock print on paper
19 x 26.25 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Room Full of Thunder  
Room Full of Thunder, 2008
unique woodblock print on paper
20 x 26.25 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Robley Plays the Blue Crow  
Robley Plays the Blue Crow, 2008
unique woodblock print on paper
20 x 26.25 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Palmetto in Bb (flat)  
Palmetto in Bb (flat), 2008
unique woodblock print on paper
20 x 26.25 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Moon Mask with Baguette  
Moon Mask with Baguette, 2008
unique woodblock print on paper
20 x 26.25 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - He Came From the Cane  
He Came From the Cane, 2008
unique woodblock print on paper
20 x 26.25 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Fortune Just Told  
Fortune Just Told, 2008
unique woodblock print on paper
20 x 26.25 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Diamondhead with Cane and Bottle  
Diamondhead with Cane and Bottle, 2008
unique woodblock print on paper
20 x 26.25 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Samantha with Purple Cat Moon  
Samantha with Purple Cat Moon, 2008
unique woodblock print on paper
20.25 x 26.25 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Mystic Fiddler on the Cave  
Mystic Fiddler on the Cave, 2008
unique woodblock print on paper
19 x 26.5 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Man Like a House - Blackberry Serries  
Man Like a House - Blackberry Serries, 2008
unique woodblock print on paper
20 x 26.75 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - King Bee Voodoo  
King Bee Voodoo, 2008
unique woodblock print on paper
20 x 26.75 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Solange avec L'accordion  
Solange avec L'accordion, 2007
unique woodblock print on paper
9.5 x 13.25 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Gold Star- Summer Series #10  
Gold Star- Summer Series #10, 2005
ink on paper
19 x 26.5 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - White Rabbit with Stars  
White Rabbit with Stars, 2007
ink on paper
24.75 x 20 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Mermaid with Cane  
Mermaid with Cane, 2006
ink on paper
18 x 31.5 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Scott  
Scott, 2007
ink on paper
13 x 19 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Running Before the Storm  
Running Before the Storm, 2005
ink on paper
13 x 19 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - King Dew Drop  
King Dew Drop, 2005
ink on paper
13 x 19 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Red Diamond Runner with Orange Shadow  
Red Diamond Runner with Orange Shadow, 2005
ink on paper
13.25 x 19 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Placid Waters  
Placid Waters, 2005
ink on paper
13.25 x 19 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Hot Wire  
Hot Wire , 2007
ink on paper
9.25 x 18 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Crow & Cake  
Crow & Cake , 2005
ink on paper
13.25 x 19 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Always a Prince  
Always a Prince, 2005
mixed media on wood, plexiglass
62 x 83 x 5 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Directions to the Blue Crow with Pin Striping and Flathead  
Directions to the Blue Crow with Pin Striping and Flathead, 2009
mixed media on wood
24 x 32 x 3 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Everyone Wants to Be King  
Everyone Wants to Be King, 2009
mixed media on wood
24 x 32 x 2.5 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - King Crow  
King Crow, 2009
mixed media on wood
26.25 x 28 x 4 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Hampton Matte Plays the Blue Cow  
Hampton Matte Plays the Blue Cow, 2009
mixed media on wood
19.5 x 25.75 x 3 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Los Guitaros  
Los Guitaros, 2005
polychromed wood
72 x 11.5 x 11.5 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Fix TV Exit  
Fix TV Exit, 2005
polychromed wood
48 x 10 x 8 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Blackbird Flying  
Blackbird Flying, 2005
polychromed wood
50 x 10 x 10 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Stars & Briars  
Stars & Briars, 2005
polychromed wood
53 x 10 x 10 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Points  
Points, 2005
polychromed wood
87 x 11 x 13 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Blue Vine  
Blue Vine, 2005
polychromed wood
96 x 14.5 x 14.5 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Chords & Brooms  
Chords & Brooms, 2005
polychromed wood
81 x 11 x 13 inches  
 
Francis X. Pavy - Blue Lightning  
Blue Lightning, 2005
polychromed wood
91 x 13 x 13 inches  
 
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