Recently Finished - Inspiration starts on-site sometimes, and these are the results depicting the same scene from a unique setting in eastern Tennessee.
I moved to Tennessee in the early 70s as a Naturalist with Tennessee State Parks. Grassy Cove was one of the first places I heard about as we talked about natural wonders that needed to be added to our "must see" list. My region stretched from the Tennessee River in the west to the Cumberland Plateau. Grassy Cove lies on the eastern edge of the north-south, tree covered plateau. It is on the National Register of Natural Landmarks, being the largest "sinkhole" in the U.S. Over millions of years, the valley floor has continually dropped below the surrounding mountains and now stands at 1,500 feet compared to surrounding elevations around 2,500 feet. It is farmland but once provided forage for bison and other large herbivores. My two paintings show it as it may have looked before settlement aournd 1776 and today's view. Some of the surrounding landscape has been incorporated into Bridgestone W.M.A., Justin Wilson State Park, Cumberland Trail and other pocket natural areas. Pull off the interstate and take a drive on TN68 through this unique natural setting. More about these oil paintings can be found at http://www.cumberlandriverartist.com.
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Depot Show Ends Jan. 30 – Larry’s show in Hopkinsville (KY) will hang at the Depot Gallery through January 2018. The old train depot (425 E. 9th St.) is home for the Pennyroyal Arts Council and has been converted to offices and an art gallery. Paintings displayed include some of the framed oils in his Cumberland River series, several train-related scenes as well as other artwork. Thanks to friends and patrons who attended the pre-Christmas reception. | |
A few of Larry's paintings that found a new home in 2017... | |
