About Larry Rich
Lawrence Rich began his artistic journey as a young boy copying his favorite Peanuts characters
and writing and illustrating his own books. Little did he realize at the time, the impact of Charles
Schultz and the zen-like simplicity of his approach and its influence on his life's work.
In his teen years he discovered a new creative passion - playing bass and guitar.
After a few years of playing and searching for himself, he discovered an avid interest in
Eastern Philosophies and Martial Arts. He continued to immerse himself in this study until he rediscovered
his earlier passion for art once again in his 20's.
He enrolled in Graphic Design at Red River College in the late 80's when hand rendered design was still taught and valued as the norm. He continued on his own after that through years of live figure drawing through various Art Galleries and Sketch Clubs where he truly honed his craft and learned to appreciate the human form. This is where his drawing skills became loose and lively, eventually being able to truly capture the essence of his subjects. These skills combined with his life experiences, eastern studies and love of music to produce the expressive art he enjoys.
Larry has now been making a living as a full time artist for over 16 years. His work has evolved through commercial murals and graphics to something closer and more personal on canvas. To date he has produced over 800 pieces for a wide client base. His presence in galleries and private collections has also evolved to the point where it has become his main passionate pursuit.
Larry continues to play the bass in various duo and trio formats at some of the smaller "boutique" venues around Winnipeg. His approach to music follows the same lines as his art - very expressive, creative and personal with an emphasis on space, energy, and vitality.
To learn more about Larry Rich, please see his Art Statement or Curriculum Vitae (CV).
