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At The River Landing
Currently involved in a multi-year project he calls “Cumberland River – An American Legacy,” Larry is gathering on-site research from Harlan, Kentucky down through Tennessee and back to where the almost 700 mile long waterway meets the Ohio River near Smithland, Kentucky. He is presenting the paintings in a series of solo shows in both states. “I hope to instill an appreciation of the riparian environment and local history of these life-giving waters.” He finished the first phase of this project in the summer of 2016 and is constantly adding paintings to the collection. Scenes captured in the photos above provide inspiration.
There are TWO galleries. Take a moment to view the collectible river paintings in the Cumberland River Gallery and Larry's additional artwork in his Corner Store Gallery from the above menu. Contact us for photos of framed art.
Currently involved in a multi-year project he calls “Cumberland River – An American Legacy,” Larry is gathering on-site research from Harlan, Kentucky down through Tennessee and back to where the almost 700 mile long waterway meets the Ohio River near Smithland, Kentucky. He is presenting the paintings in a series of solo shows in both states. “I hope to instill an appreciation of the riparian environment and local history of these life-giving waters.” He finished the first phase of this project in the summer of 2016 and is constantly adding paintings to the collection. Scenes captured in the photos above provide inspiration.
There are TWO galleries. Take a moment to view the collectible river paintings in the Cumberland River Gallery and Larry's additional artwork in his Corner Store Gallery from the above menu. Contact us for photos of framed art.
Larry's Latest
MORNING TO REMEMBER
The chill of late autumn cloaks the clifftop setting as the sun rises and wood smoke flavors the air. A father, child and their faithful black Labrador retriever savor this morning to remember. Canada geese break the silence as they navigate toward a memorable breakfast of corn in the riverside farmland. They will remember and stop here again next fall. Several years ago, I began painting a series of scenes using the Cumberland River as a theme. Over thirty-five paintings have been produced featuring places from the river’s beginning in eastern Kentucky, through northern Tennessee and back to the ending at the Ohio River in western Kentucky. This painting, A Morning To Remember, is the first in a sub-series titled Child of the Cumberland. More scenes showing the river’s influence in the lives of people will appear in the months ahead. This is an oil on canvas, 18"x24". 
DOUBLE-BARREL DILIMMA
won top honors in the recent Ruffed Grouse Society's Upland Art Fair contest as the best in the Upland Habitat & Landscape category. The 24x30 oil painting depicts a hunter and his Brittany spaniels flushing two ruffed grouse. What a dilemma! |
FEDERAL DUCK STAMP JUDGE
The annual contest to decide the wildlife painting to grace the nation's waterfowl hunting license was held in Washington, D.C. September 24-25. Larry was nominated by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service as one of five judges. "Another 'bucket list' wish has come true," Larry commented. "When I got the call, I almost shouted 'YES' into the phone." The contest was for the 89th stamp image, the first being done by Jay "Ding" Darling and commissioned by Pres. Roosevelt. Since then, over $800 million has been raised for the National Wildlife Refuge system from the sale of this license. James Hautman of Minnesota painted the winning entry featuring redhead ducks. For more information, see www.fws.gov. Birds of a different feather - Royal Terns Over Loch Ness is a memory captured in oil on canvas from Scotland's famous lake. The hills, heather and sheep farm make a scene worth remembering.
"Where the spirit does not work with the hand, there is no art." Leonardo da Vinci
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updated-7-8-22