Jeffrey T. Larson, 1962 | Classical Realist painter

Jeffrey T. Larson was born in Two Harbors, Minnesota and grew up in the Twin Cities.

At the age of seventeen he began his classical studies with traditional atelier training under Richard Lack at the Atelier Lack in Minneapolis, MN.

Following his four- year training at Atelier Lack (1980-1984), Larson studied the work of the masters in the United States and abroad.

These exercises included sculpting, which granted Larson a superior understanding of volume and form that is evident in his paintings today.

Larson also served as the assistant Director and Head Instructor at Atelier LeSeur in Minnesota (1984-1986).

A Trademark of Larson’s work is his ability to elevate his subject matter.

In contrast to his outdoor painting where his focus is on the impression of sunlight, his studio paintings focus on a more contemplative, atmospheric light created by subtle changes in value and delicate brushwork.

Whether outdoors or in the studio, Larson takes something which the eye would otherwise categorize as unremarkable, and presents it with such authority that we re-evaluate its artistic integrity, and ultimately find beauty and relevance in the thing itself.

Larson has been a featured artist in American Artist magazine, Classical Realism Journal, Fine art Connoisseur and American Art Collector.

Jeffrey T. Larson was the 2008 winner of the 25th Annual National Still Life Competition from The Artist’s Magazine.

Larson won first and third place in the still life competition at the 5th International 2008/2009 ARC Salon Competition.

Most recently, he was awarded First in Landscape at the 25th annual, Artists Magazine Landscape Show.

Larson currently teaches at The Atelier in Minneapolis MN and gives seminars on traditional oil painting techniques throughout the United States.

His work is included in many important private and corporate collections throughout the United States and abroad.

He has had over 20 one-man exhibitions in multiple galleries throughout the nation.

He’s placed more than 750 works in private and public collections.

In 2016, the Tweed Museum of Art exhibited his work with a 25 year retrospective.

In 2016 he and his wife purchased a historic old stone church in Duluth, MN and, along with their son Brock, renovated it and founded the Great Lakes Atelier of Fine Art, (GLAFA).

In 2017, British filmmaker Joe Hawkins, in conjunction with East Oaks Studio, created an hour-long, Catalyst Award winning documentary featuring Jeffrey’s life and artistic journey.

Jeffrey T. Larson è nato a Two Harbors, Minnesota, ed è cresciuto nell'area di Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Tra il 1980-1984, ha studiato con Richard Lack (1928-2009) presso il prestigioso Atelier Lack, anch'esso situato a Minneapolis.

A quel tempo, l'Atelier era uno dei pochissimi programmi di studio ancora esistenti al mondo le cui tradizioni e metodi di formazione risalgono all'Impressionismo ed alle Accademie francesi del XVIII secolo.

Ha approfondito le sue conoscenze con anni di studi personali in musei sia in America che all'estero.

Jeffrey T. Larson dipinge a tempo pieno dal 1986.

Le sue opere hanno vinto numerosi premi in concorsi d'arte nazionali ed internazionali, tra cui il Grand Draper Prize della Portrait Society of America, l'Art Renewal's Center International Salon ed il concorso nazionale dell'American Artist.

Con oltre ventuno mostre personali ed opere esposte in numerose gallerie in tutto il paese, ha esposto più di 750 opere in collezioni private e pubbliche.

Nel 2016, il Tweed Museum of Art ha esposto le sue opere con una retrospettiva di venticinque anni.

Nel 2016, Jeffrey e Heidi hanno acquistato St. Peter's, una storica chiesa in pietra a Duluth, Minnesota, ed, insieme al figlio Brock, l'hanno ristrutturata e hanno fondato il Great Lakes Atelier of Fine Art (GLAFA).

Nel 2017, il regista britannico Joe Hawkins, in collaborazione con East Oaks Studio, ha realizzato un documentario di un'ora, vincitore del Catalyst Award, che racconta la sua vita ed il suo percorso artistico.