Joshua LaRock is an American figurative painter based in Austin, Texas.
“Joshua LaRock is internationally recognized as a preeminent figurative artist. His exquisite paintings are an ode to the past filtered through a contemporary life.”
Joshua LaRock is inspired by Bouguereau and other masters of the past, and Joshua LaRock imbues a shade of the timeless in his work, drawing the viewer deeper into his personal interpretation of how the world ought to be.
Joshua LaRock’s portraits and figurative pieces are memorable for both their emotive quality and for evoking an eerily present feeling, and among his most striking works are those of his wife, Laura.
In 2012, Joshua LaRock’s “Portrait of the Artist’s Wife” was hailed as deserving special attention during the historic America China Oil Painting Artists League exhibit at the Beijing World Art Museum.
Joshua LaRock’s “Laura in Black” was part of the prestigious BP Portrait Award 2016 exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in London, and it is the subject of his premier instructional video “The Layers of Portrait Painting.”
- Born in the United States.
- Is an Art Renewal Center Living Master.
- Represented by Collins Galleries and Maxwell Alexander Gallery.
- Has exhibited in the US, Europe, and China.
- Lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife and two children.
Joshua LaRock is represented by Collins Galleries in Cape Cod, Portraits Inc., Maxwell Alexander Gallery in LA, and Stephen Ling in Beijing, and Joshua LaRock has participated in exhibitions throughout the US, Europe, and China.
Joshua LaRock is recognized as an Art Renewal Center Living Master and is much sought after as a workshop instructor, and Joshua LaRock’s personal interpretation of the world continues to evolve, drawing viewers deeper into his timeless vision.
