Larry Moore

“The voice of the artist comes from these things: color, shape, edge, brush work, composition and concept. It’s the individual voice of the artist that separates him/her from the rest.”

Larry Moore is a funny guy.  He is a quick-witted conversationalist who tells great stories, suggests Sasquatch poses appropriate for any landscape painting.  And he’s a humble, perceptive perpetual student of art.

Whether painting around other artists in the warehouse of studios near his Florida home or taking in six New York museums in two days, Larry is open to receive any information that might make the next painting better.  Great proficiency usually comes from a willingness to learn, but rare is the painter who achieves that proficiency and yet maintains the thirst of the beginner.  It has been said that even minor success can be the undoing of an artist – he can become complacent when his bills are regularly being paid on time.  Larry’s many successes and awards, from both his illustration and fine art careers, have not deterred him from pursuing the better painting, everyday.
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As a teacher, Larry talks about “thinking with paint” and “finding your voice in paint”.  Over the 35 plus years Larry has been painting, he has continually added to his skills in technique, vision, understanding, and communication.  His paintings become even fuller, richer with every addition.  Larry has been teaching in a workshop format for over 18 years which has given him the opportunity to pass along his ever-growing painting/art knowledge – especially the part about passion and hard work.

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Larry’s purpose in painting is at least one part preservation. “Today, our beautiful planet is taking a beating through overdevelopment and abuse. I try to capture the grandeur of nature – to create reminders of peace and beauty. It’s my way of making a statement against destruction.”  Growing up in Florida, Larry is very aware of the changes from the old pre-space-program Cocoa Beach and the nascent east coast surf culture to present-day I-95 and Disney World.

With the changes in the landscape came the Orlando Opera for whom Larry produced a series of award-winning images which were the subject of an article in Pastel Magazine (June 2008) and id the subject of Larry’s new book, Poster and Process, which you can find out about at here.

Larry writes a terrific blog, “Adventures of a Migrant Art Worker”.

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Some of Larry’s contributions to the world of texting:

IDC   I don’t care
SMITH    Shoot me in the head
WMI      Where am I?
WRU12     What are you, 12?
FT2   Funnier the first time
(U)   Yes it’s all about you
SLBS    Sorry, low blood sugar
iTiWM    I think I wet myself
OGMPC    Oh good. More political crap
MGF       My gastritis is flaring
HURDI     Have you READ the Declaration of Independence?
J8MN     Just ate, must nap
<?> What the hell are you talking about?
AARp    Another annoying republican
ICRYD    I can’t read your drivel
SP   Did your computer not come with spell check?
8O4B    I had oatmeal for breakfast
YID    Your information is dubious
Fi      F—–g irony   (a more advanced version of WTF)
U≠M   You are no match for me
T4TS   Time for the Tonight Show
BFN   (bye for now)

For more of Larry’s lists, including the Ten Commandments for Artists, check out his blog.