Bryan Larsen is a Classical Realist oil painter living and working in Salt Lake City, Utah.
“My goal is not to paint science fiction, but to express what I find important, beautiful, and inspirational about the world, the universe, and human kind’s place in it from a point of view in the future.”
He is fascinated with science, engineering, architecture, and space exploration, blending these with an appreciation for natural beauty and the human figure. He is committed to craftsmanship and incorporates the best possible painting practices, materials, and techniques. He is represented by Quent Cordair Fine Art in Napa, California.
His work portrays themes of beauty, achievement, innovation, and aspiration with an emphasis on narrative and an optimistic view of the future. He focuses on subjects suggestive of a not-too-distant future that portray a positive perspective. Children and their aspirations are favorite subjects, as they imagine the future as an amazing and beautiful place.
Larsen has recieved numerous awards and recognition, including being accepted as an Art Renewal Center Associate Living Master in 2013. His work has been featured in the Art Renewal Center Annual Salon multiple times as a finalist. He has completed major commission paintings for BB&T’s annual reports from 2006 to 2013.
His large-scale commissions include “Triumph of Daedalus” (120 x 60 in.) and “How Far We’ve Come 2” (196 x 92 in.). He has exhibited in group shows such as “Champions of Realism” at Wendt Gallery in Laguna Beach and “Art in Industry” at the Rose Wagner Art Center in Salt Lake City. He continues to create work that inspires optimism and exploration.
Bryan Larsen is a Classical Realist painter whose work blends science, nature, and human aspiration. His optimistic, narrative-driven paintings explore themes of achievement and innovation, often featuring children and futuristic imagery. He is a recognized Art Renewal Center Living Master and has created numerous large-scale commissions and award-winning works.
