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Larry's Latest
Larry is this year's Signature Artist for Flying High, the Customs House Museum's annual major fundraiser. This year's event was held at the Regional Airport adjacent to Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, August 21. "Appalachian Morning" is Larry's interpretation of the magnificent massif straddling the Tennessee-North Carolina border where every spring the mountaintop is covered with blooming rhododendron. The Appalachian Trail traverses the 6,200 ft. peak. The donated artwork was auctioned to benefit the museum and brought $5,000.
Visitors At Muskrat Pond is an annual sight in mid-west cornfields during the fall migration. The muskrats enjoy the corn, too. 11x14" oil, $650 framed.
Welcome Home, the two P-51 Mustangs say as they make a pass over the struggling B-17, the right side inboard engine trailing smoke. Only a mile to touchdown but the starboard wheel is not down yet. Born at the end of WW2, I've always been enamored with the era, especially the air war. Some of the most courageous airmen flew these planes, many not returning as did the 10 men in this crippled bomber. Oil on canvas, 12x24", $850.
The Lakes - Inspiration. For me, lakes (and rivers) have always been filled with adventure and retreat from life's mundane chores. Here is a scene created from those days traveling afield to nearby healing waters. Go when you can.
Fish Camp, oil, 12x24, framed, $800. 
Rush Hour, 9th & Virginia-oil
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ART SHOWS are happening again! Yea! Here are several that will feature Larry's artwork:
Lugo's Restaurant, July-December, Dickson, TN Hopkinsville Chamber of Commerce, Sept.-Dec. Pennyrile, Community College, Oct. 3-27, Hopkinsville, KY 
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.
The Polaris Pool. A late winter storm has covered the landscape. The woodland pond begins to thaw with incoming water from the melting snow. Can Spring be far behind? Light fades and the North Star, Polaris, emerges as a reflection in the winter water.
24x18", oil-$1,250 framed. 
Double-barrel Dilemma is another scene I've had on my list for a while. The "stay at home" dilemma is good for something else - to catch up on your to-do list. Chasing ruffed grouse is not something every hunter aspires to do. It's done in rugged country and the chance of seeing a ruffed grouse, much less taking a shot, is a rare event. As you can see, this outdoorsman has a choice, which is even more rare. Left or right - you decide. The brittany spaniels are waiting, too. 18x24 oil-$1500 framed.
"Where the spirit does not work with the hand, there is no art." Leonardo da Vinci
Port Royal Bridge-11x14-oil
Red Barn-watercolor
Montana Morning-11x14-oil
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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.
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updated-9-13-21