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Jeffrey T Larson

Old Master training, quiet light, and a Wisconsin schoolhouse studio

Jeffrey T Larson works inside a classical realist movement shaped by Old Master training, careful observation and quiet natural light. His paintings feel calm and exact, built on strong draftsmanship and a deep respect for traditional atelier methods.

Jeffrey T Larson Painting
Jeffrey T Larson Painting

He studied at Atelier Lack, then museums in Europe and the US, building a style rooted in anatomy, structure and honest everyday subjects. Jeffrey T Larson is known for still lifes, figures and portraits that feel both humble and masterful.

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Jeffrey T Larson’s early life shape Jeffrey T Larson

A: Jeffrey T Larson was born in Minnesota in 1962 and trained from 1980 to 1984 at Atelier Lack, grounding him in classical technique.

What pushed Jeffrey T Larson to grow as an artist

A: Jeffrey T Larson expanded through museum study, anatomy training, bronze work, and decades of full‑time painting and teaching.

Where does Jeffrey T Larson live and work

A: Jeffrey T Larson lives in rural Maple, Wisconsin, working in a renovated schoolhouse and showing widely across the US.

  • Woman in a white top seen from behind gathers billowing pink and white sheets in strong sunlight
    Jeffrey T. Larson paints a woman gathering wind-blown sheets in bright sun.
    An oil painting by Jeffrey T. Larson of a woman gathering large sheets as they billow around her. Broad, fluid brushstrokes in cream, pink and blue turn the fabric into the main subject, with her cast shadow falling across the cloth.
  • Woman in a white dress pins orange and lavender laundry on a clothesline before a field and farm building
    Jeffrey T. Larson shows a woman hanging laundry in early morning light.
    A figurative painting by Jeffrey T. Larson of a woman in a white dress seen from behind as she hangs washing. Sunlight glows through an orange cloth, and a hazy field with a dark barn recedes into the distance.
  • Backlit woman in a white dress holds a floral sheet in front of a glowing orange and red striped cloth
    Jeffrey T. Larson contrasts a floral sheet with a backlit striped cloth.
    An oil painting by Jeffrey T. Larson of a woman holding a floral sheet against a hanging cloth striped in orange and red. Strong backlight rims her hair and shoulder, and the saturated warm stripes set off her pale dress.
  • Two women face each other across a large cream sheet hung on a line under a pale blue sky
    Jeffrey T. Larson stages a quiet exchange between two women across a sheet.
    A painting by Jeffrey T. Larson in which one woman, seen from behind, faces another who peers over a sunlit sheet. The pale fabric fills the lower canvas, and soft golden light models faces and cloth under a clear sky.
  • Woman holds up a rose-patterned sheet on a clothesline, her shadow showing through in golden light
    Jeffrey T. Larson paints a woman half hidden behind a sunlit rose-patterned sheet.
    An oil painting by Jeffrey T. Larson of a woman holding a floral sheet on a clothesline, only her face and hands visible. Sunlight passes through the cloth, casting her shadow across the roses, with a green field and tree line beyond.
  • Three pale green endives resting on a polished metal tray against a warm taupe background
    Jeffrey T. Larson paints three endives on a reflective tray.
    A still life by Jeffrey T. Larson showing three endives arranged on a tray. Soft light picks out the green-tipped leaves and their faint reflections in the metal, set against a quiet, muted brown ground.
  • Three golden smoked fish tied together and hanging against a gray-blue background
    Jeffrey T. Larson paints three golden fish hanging from a white string.
    A still life by Jeffrey T. Larson of three small fish suspended by a cord. Their metallic gold skin glows against the cool gray-blue ground, and visible brushwork in the background adds texture to the plain setting.
  • Weathered yellow child's pedal tractor with rusted wheels sitting on a ledge against an olive wall
    Jeffrey T. Larson paints a worn yellow toy pedal tractor in profile.
    A realist still life by Jeffrey T. Larson of a vintage pedal tractor. Chipped yellow paint, rust on the wheel hubs and a soft shadow on the wall are rendered with close attention to surface detail.
  • Shiny metal pail and round teapot against a blue sky, the teapot reflecting a figure in a green field
    Jeffrey T. Larson paints a metal pail and teapot reflecting a summer landscape.
    A still life by Jeffrey T. Larson of a polished pail and a round teapot set against a blue sky. The curved metal surfaces mirror the sky and a small figure standing in a green field, showing the artist's skill with reflections.
  • Two ridged tin cans and a single peach on a brass tray against a soft beige wall
    Jeffrey T. Larson sets two tin cans beside a peach on a brass tray.
    A quiet realist still life by Jeffrey T. Larson. Two ribbed tin cans and a blushed peach sit on a brass tray, where soft light and subtle reflections lend the everyday objects a calm, ordered presence.
  • Golden smoked fish lying on a plastic-wrapped stack of crackers on a pale green shelf
    Jeffrey T. Larson balances a golden fish on a wrapped stack of crackers.
    A still life by Jeffrey T. Larson in which a single smoked fish rests on a sleeve of crackers. The fish's burnished gold scales and the translucent wrapping stand out against a muted taupe wall and a pale green ledge.
  • Wooden rolling rack holding rows of round loaves, baguettes and bread with two cloths, on a tiled floor
    Jeffrey T. Larson paints a wooden bakery rack filled with fresh loaves.
    A realist painting by Jeffrey T. Larson of a wheeled wooden rack stacked with country loaves, baguettes and rolls. Warm light and long shadows fall across the wall, and red floor tiles ground the symmetrical, carefully ordered composition.
  • Clementines with green leaves inside a clear plastic container on a worn wooden ledge
    Jeffrey T. Larson paints clementines in a clear plastic container.
    A still life by Jeffrey T. Larson of ripe clementines packed in a transparent box. Bright highlights on the plastic and the fruit's orange glow stand out against a soft terracotta wall and a weathered painted ledge.
  • Glass jar of small fish with a white lid beside crackers in crinkled wrapping on a pale shelf
    Jeffrey T. Larson paints a jar of small fish beside a wrapper of crackers.
    A still life by Jeffrey T. Larson showing a lidded jar of small fish and a few crackers in crinkled wrapping. The translucent paper and the glow of the glass are rendered against a warm, golden-olive ground.
  • Three golden smoked fish on an oval metal platter beside a folded napkin and fork
    Jeffrey T. Larson shows three golden fish glowing on an oval platter.
    A still life by Jeffrey T. Larson of three smoked fish arranged on a metal platter, seen from a tilted angle. Strong light creates bright yellow highlights on the fish and the platter rim, with a napkin and fork at the left edge.
  • Five golden smoked fish laid diagonally on a pale tray over corrugated cardboard
    Jeffrey T. Larson lines up five golden fish on a tray over cardboard.
    A still life by Jeffrey T. Larson of five smoked fish laid in a diagonal row on a shallow tray. Their metallic gold skin contrasts with the muted brown corrugated cardboard, and the angled composition gives the scene a gentle rhythm.
  • Golden smoked fish resting on the pan of an antique dial kitchen scale against a muted brown wall
    Jeffrey T. Larson balances a golden fish on a vintage kitchen scale.
    A still life by Jeffrey T. Larson of a smoked fish weighed on an old brass-rimmed scale. The glowing fish and the numbered dial are painted in precise detail against a quiet, neutral background.
  • Silver lidded pot beside a sliced dark green cucumber on a gray ledge in soft violet light
    Jeffrey T. Larson paints a silver pot and a sliced cucumber in soft light.
    A still life by Jeffrey T. Larson of a polished lidded pot and a cut cucumber on a narrow ledge. Soft focus, reflections in the metal and a muted gray-violet palette create a hushed, atmospheric mood.
  • Three dried fish standing tail up in a clear glass jar on a pale shelf against a beige wall
    Jeffrey T. Larson paints three fish standing in a clear glass jar.
    A still life by Jeffrey T. Larson of small fish placed tail up in a glass jar. Light moves across the silvery scales and through the glass, and the plain beige wall and white shelf keep attention on the jar.
  • Translucent white sheet hanging on a clothesline with a figure's shadow showing through, among floral and yellow sheets
    Jeffrey T. Larson shows a figure’s shadow glowing through a hanging sheet.
    A painting by Jeffrey T. Larson of laundry on a line, where sunlight passes through a sheer white sheet and reveals a figure behind it. Yellow and floral fabrics frame the scene above a strip of green grass.
  • Pheasant hanging upside down by a cord against a weathered blue-green paneled door
    Jeffrey T. Larson paints a hanging pheasant against a worn blue-green door.
    A still life by Jeffrey T. Larson in the tradition of hunting trophy pictures. The pheasant's richly patterned plumage and long barred tail stand out against a door with peeling turquoise paint and a metal latch.
  • Backlit woman in a white top lifts a flowing blue and lavender sheet beside a clothesline in a sunny field
    Jeffrey T. Larson paints a woman lifting a billowing blue sheet in strong sun.
    An oil painting by Jeffrey T. Larson of a woman holding a large sheet in bright backlight. Deep blues and violets fill the fabric, while warm light outlines her hair and arms against a pale sky and a fenced meadow.
  • Whole red pomegranate beside a broken segment with glossy seeds on a ledge against a gray-green wall
    Jeffrey T. Larson paints a whole pomegranate beside a split segment with ruby seeds.
    A still life by Jeffrey T. Larson of a pomegranate and an opened piece spilling its seeds. Sharp highlights on the glossy arils and the deep red skin give the fruit a jewel-like quality against a calm gray background.
  • Two napa cabbages, one bound with a red band, on an oval cream platter on a worn dresser
    Jeffrey T. Larson paints two napa cabbages on a cream platter.
    A still life by Jeffrey T. Larson of two napa cabbages, one lying on its side and one standing with a red band. Fresh green leaf edges and pale ribs contrast with the soft beige wall and the chipped paint of the dresser.
  • Three red and pink citrus segments resting on an olive-toned surface above a pale ledge
    Jeffrey T. Larson paints three peeled citrus segments in warm light.
    A still life by Jeffrey T. Larson of three red citrus segments on a flat surface. Translucent flesh and pale pith are rendered with fine tonal shifts, set against a soft olive-green wall.
  • Large green cabbage with spreading outer leaves on a dark wooden table against a pale yellow wall
    Jeffrey T. Larson paints a single green cabbage on a dark table.
    A still life by Jeffrey T. Larson of a full cabbage with its outer leaves opened wide. Cool blue-green highlights and deep shadows give the ribbed leaves volume against a warm, pale background.
  • Bunch of purple beets with green leaves and thin roots lying on a pale painted ledge
    Jeffrey T. Larson paints a bunch of beets with leaves on a pale ledge.
    A still life by Jeffrey T. Larson of freshly bundled beets with their stems and leaves. The glossy purple roots and magenta stems contrast with the muted taupe wall and the cream ledge.
  • Profile portrait of a young woman with curly blond hair in a high ponytail and a dark headband
    Jeffrey T. Larson paints a young woman in profile with a curly blond ponytail.
    A portrait by Jeffrey T. Larson showing a young woman in profile against a gray-green ground. Loose, textured brushwork describes the golden curls, while smoother modeling renders her face and the pale blue top.
  • Three polished metal kettles and pitchers with small pale eggs on a cream mantel against a tan wall
    Jeffrey T. Larson arranges three metal kettles and several eggs on a mantel.
    A still life by Jeffrey T. Larson of shiny kettles and a pitcher with blue-green and brown eggs at their base. The metal surfaces reflect the room, including a small standing figure in the central kettle.
  • Vintage wooden croquet set with striped mallets and balls held in a white and red rack
    Jeffrey T. Larson paints a vintage croquet set in its wooden stand.
    A realist still life by Jeffrey T. Larson of croquet mallets, balls and a stake in a worn rack. Painted color bands, scuffed wood and a bright red base are lit by soft, even light against a pale green wall.
  • Bearded man in a hat and plaid shirt paints at an easel in a studio with shelves and portraits behind him
    An artist works at an easel in a studio hung with portraits.
    A studio photograph of a painter working at an easel in front of a still life canvas. Shelves of jars and pitchers and two portrait paintings fill the wall behind him.
  • Portrait of a bald bearded man in rectangular glasses and a dark sweater against a gray-green background
    Jeffrey T. Larson paints a bearded man in glasses, lit from the side.
    A portrait by Jeffrey T. Larson of a bald man with a gray-flecked beard and dark-framed glasses. Soft side light shapes his face and shows the sky reflected in the lenses, against a plain olive-gray ground.

Art is the only way to find yourself and lose yourself at the same time.

See more of Jeffrey T Larson’s paintings on his official website: Jeffrey T Larson’s Official Website

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