A long-term resident of Delaware , Artist Larry Anderson enjoys focusing his attentions to the beauty of the Eastern Seaboard’s sights and events.  Larry attempts to search out past and present nostalgia relating to “history in the making”.  Larry likes to keep his art inviting and have the feeling of being able to “walk in and stay” in his works for a while, creating the art that reflects our lives and times.

While Larry enjoys capturing the lore and events that are unique to this area, he also enjoys “participation painting” incorporating other people’s ideas, memories and dreams into his art.  Larry is dedicated to preserving the history of the region actively supporting causes and efforts by both participation and fundraising efforts.

Larry is from an artistic family.  His parents met in art school and his brother Jon is a professional artist as well.

Larry is a graduate of Fine Arts from the American Academy of Arts in Chicago , Illinois where he studied commercial illustration and watercolor.  After being transferred to the Delaware Valley as an Electrical Engineer and Construction Manager in 1984 her began to realize his talents laid elsewhere and had spent 11 years of his life as a full time Artist and part time civic activist.

Larry has printed 94 limited editions prints to date.  Governmental agencies, Corporations and Personal collections worldwide enjoy his paintings and prints.

Larry’s recent accomplishments include but are not limited to:

• Wilmington Christian School ’s 1994 Artist of the Year
• Cofounder and chairman of the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware’s Annual Artfest Fundraising Event for 11 years.
• Commissioned Artist for PNC Bank’s 1995, 1996, and 2002 Holiday Prints
• Painting and signing a rendition of “The Grand Staircase” on the 1996 Titanic Expedition Cruise
• Buy-A-Tie Fundraiser for the Wilmington & Western Railroad for 1999
• Cofounder & chairman of the Wilmington & Western Hockessin Art Festival
• Fundraising programs for many Not for Profit Organizations
• Sits on Board of Directors Wilmington & Western Railroad