Larry Maynard Area 4 Member

Artist Statement:

As a contemporary landscape artist, the artist’s work is a conscious play of light, mood, and color. The artist’s showcase is a sentiment of sublime nature and the emotive impact it has on our emotions. The artist’s use of natural light and mastery of color create an aura of emotion that captivates the artist audience and carries with them a sense of tranquility. The artist’s work portrays the intimate beauty of the environment, giving life to a new perspective. While each painting may be simplistic in its color palate, it is full of emotion and moody vibes. The artist maintains soft atmospheric edges while focusing on the tone and more importantly the emotion that lies within
the artist artwork. Through the artist’s art, the artist’s hope is to engage the audience and trigger their own emotional journey.

Awards and Special Honors:
November 2021-Award of Distinction, One Daytona, Daytona Beach, Fl
May 2021-Award of Distinction, Mayfaire by the Lake, Lakeland, Fl
January 2021-Award of Distinction, Bonita Springs National Art Festival, Bonita Springs, Fl
March 2020-Honorable Mention, Under the Oaks Fine Art Festival, Vero Beach, Fl
February 2020-Award of 1st Place, Sculpture-Artigras Fine Art Festival, Jupiter, Fl
January 2020-Award of Distinction-Bonita Springs National Art Festival, Bonita Springs, Fl
November 2019-Award of Excellence-Art Harvest, Dunedin, Florida. Award of Merit-Craft Art Festival, St. Petersburg, Florida
October 2019-Award of Honor-Autumn Art Festival, Winter Park, Florida. Award of Merit-Festival of the Arts, Winter Springs, Florida.
September 2019-Award of Distinction-Fine Art Festival, Ocala, Florida

Bio:
The artist has been in the creative arts for most of the artist’s life. While serving in the US Navy, the artist advanced photographic skills while visiting and traveling throughout Europe. Soon after the artist returned back home to the foothills of Pennsylvania, the artist attended the Chautauqua Art Institute and studied under the renowned artist George Gambsky. After which, the artist developed a successful and thriving photographic art business.

The artist became so fond of the artist’s photographic portraiture and natural landscapes, the artist began painting the subjects instead of photographing them. After many years of learning how to paint and finding his voice, the artist discovered the style of Tonalism and has been in love with it ever since.

Group Exhibits:
March 2023 – Pinellas Park Art Association
August 2023 – Suntan Art Center
July 2022 – PAVA Show/Exhibition

Memberships:
Suntan Art Center
P.A.V.A. (Professional Association Visual Artists)
Pinellas Park Art Association