The Louisiana Partnership for the Arts chose designer and illustrator, Denise Gallagher  as the official artist for the state’s latest specialty designed license plate. As a Louisiana artist, Denise was thrilled to work with the Louisiana Partnership for the Arts, a statewide alliance of arts organizations, artists and advocates that empowers the arts community to enhance the quality of life for all Louisianans. 

The new design features a stylized egret surrounded by elements of the arts, including musical instruments, a book, a paintbrush, and flowers. The illustration is created in an earthy palette of aqua blue, olive green, orange, and brown—a nod to the lush green swamps and beautiful landscape of the artist’s home. Denise chose the egret as it is found throughout the entire state, unlike the pelican, Louisiana’s state bird. She used her unique graphic style to create an inspiring image that will move viewers to appreciate all forms of art—from music and theater to visual and literary.