Larry Christensen - Oil / Watercolor

"I’ve been drawing since I can’t remember when, and painting since I was 13. I grew up on a small farm in Southeastern Idaho, and had the chance to work with my Dad and Grandfather closely until I was fourteen. When I wasn’t in school I helped ‘Grandpa’ with the chores morning and night. I was driving a tractor by the time I was six and milking the family cow about the same time.

The images of farming life were still poignant years later. When I saw a few works by artist, Gary E. Smith, I was struck by the power of the farm figures he painted and knew I had to paint my own interpretation of my experiences."

Larry Christensen, Artist (Oil, Watercolor)