20 Classical Realistic Paintings By American Artist Bryan Larsen

I am a Classical Realist oil painter currently living and working in Salt Lake City, UT. On this page I post regular progress updates on paintings currently on the easel, discuss art related topics and painting technique, link to the work of other artists whose work I admire and try to keep in touch with fellow artists, fans and anyone interested in fine art.

You can find my portfolio, original oil paintings and prints for sale, and more information on my website: www.bryanlarsen.com

I am currently represented by Quent Cordair Fine Art in Napa, CA: www.cordair.com

SCIENCE AND ART

I have always been fascinated with science, engineering, architecture, and, particularly, with space and space exploration. These are obvious sources of inspiration, but I also want to blend these with an appreciation for natural beauty, including the human figure, and the natural landscape.

I also remain committed to craftsmanship with the construction of my paintings and seek to incorporate the best possible painting practices, materials, and techniques, both traditional and modern.

WHAT AND WHY I PAINT

As always, I am interested in continuing to portray themes of beauty, achievement, innovation, and aspiration, but more recently with an emphasis on narrative and an optimistic view of the future. To that end, I like to focus on subjects that incorporate these themes and are also suggestive of a not-too-distant future, and that portray a positive perspective. 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. I am hoping to connect with others that are excited to explore, that see potential, and that want to be impactful in a positive way. I welcome you, and hope you enjoy my work and that it will help sustain your journey.

About kids… Children often demonstrate the capacity to imagine the future and the unknown as an amazing and beautiful place in a sincere way that adults often cannot. Children and their aspirations are favorite subjects of mine. As a parent, I envision a future for my children that is challenging, but also filled with possibility and wonder – a future to be excited about!

You will find some of the more recent updates on craftsmanship and conservation-oriented painting on Bryan’s webpage for best practices for other fine artists.

EXHIBITIONS, AWARDS, & LARGER COMMISSIONS

2017 – Private Commission – ‘Triumph of Daedalus‘ – 120 x 60 in. oil on panel.
2016 – Private Commission – ‘How Far We’ve Come 2’ – 196 x 92 in. oil on panel.
July 2014/2015 – ‘Terra Incognita’ and ‘The Unknown Awaits’, Art Renewal Center Annual Salon Finalists, Art Renewal Center International Salon, Port Reading, NJ
July 2013/2014 – ‘Grace Note’, Art Renewal Center Annual Salon Finalist, Art Renewal Center International Salon, Port Reading, NJ
Feb 2013 – Bryan is accepted as an Art Renewal Center Associate Living Master
Jan 2013 – Commission Painting – ‘Strength of Purpose’ Cover of BB&T’s Annual Report, Winston-Salem, NC
July 2011/2012 – ‘Between Chapters’, Art Renewal Center Annual Salon Finalist, Art Renewal Center International Salon, Port Reading, NJ
Jan 2012 – Commission Painting – ‘Heritage and Hope’ Cover of BB&T’s Annual Report, Winston-Salem, NC
Nov 2011 – ‘Study for the Triumph of Icarus’ featured in the ‘Powerful Design’ exhibit at the MSU museum, East Lansing, MI
May 2011 – ‘Night Light’, Art Renewal Center Annual Salon Finalist Art Renewal Center International Salon, Port Reading, NJ
Jan 2011 – Commission Painting – ‘A Brighter Direction’ Cover of BB&T’s Annual Report, Winston-Salem, NC
Dec 2010 – ‘Champions of Realism’ Group Show, Wendt Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
May 2010 – ‘Muse and Medium’, Award of Merit Springville Museum Annual Spring Salon, Springville, UT
May 2010 – ‘Contrast’, Art Renewal Center Annual Salon Finalist Art Renewal Center International Salon, Port Reading, NJ
Jan 2010 – Commission Painting – ‘Through the Storm’ Cover of BB&T’s Annual Report, Winston-Salem, NC
May 2009 – ‘Deliberation’, Art Renewal Center Annual Salon Finalist, Art Renewal, Port Reading, NJ
Mar 2009 – Commission Painting – ‘BB&T Lighthouse’ BB&T’s Promotional Logo/Illustration, Winston-Salem, NC
Jan 2009 – Commission Painting – ‘Our Best Days are Ahead’ Cover of BB&T’s Annual Report, Winston-Salem, NC
Jan 2008 – Commission Painting – ‘A Solid Foundation’ Cover of BB&T’s Annual Report, Winston-Salem, NC
Dec 2007 – Commission Painting – ‘Monna Vanna’ In honor of the Stella Adler reproduction of Maeterlink’s play ‘Monna Vanna,’ Los Angeles, CA
June 2007 – Commission Painting – ‘Breaking Through’ Honor of achievements of Durango Partners, Arlington, TX
May 2007 – ‘Ready for the Day’, Award of Merit Springville Museum Annual Spring Salon, Springville, UT
Jan 2007 – Commission Painting – ‘There’s Opportunity Here’ Cover of BB&T’s Annual Financial Report, Winston-Salem, NC
Oct 2006 – ‘With Age, Subtlety’ by Shawn Rossiter Utah art e-zine 15 Bytes, Salt Lake City, UT
Sep 2006 – ‘Art in Industry’ Rose Wagner Art Center Two-person exhibition at the Rose Wagner Art Center, Salt Lake City, UT
July 2006 – ‘Waking Among the Clouds’, Best in Show Intermountain Society of Artists, Juried Exhibition, Salt Lake City, UT
Jan 2006 – Commission Painting – ‘There’s Opportunity Here’ Cover of BB&T’s Annual Financial Report, Winston-Salem, NC

Gallery

Painting by Artist Bryan Larsen

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