The Greenwich Workshop
151 Main St. P.O. Box 231
Seymour, CT 06483
www.greenwichworkshop.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contacts:
For B&R Art Gallery:
Dave Joseph
B & R Gallery
(661) 298-2038
bnr@thevine.net
www.bnr-art.com
For The Greenwich Workshop:
Katie Thompson
(203) 304-2066
kthompson@marketcompr.com
www.marketcompr.com
B&R Art Gallery of Canyon Country Proudly Presents Renowned Wildlife
Artist Judy Larson
Canyon Country, CA, September 26, 2007 – B&R Art Gallery and The Greenwich Workshop®,
Inc. proudly present world renowned wildlife artist Judy Larson on Sunday, November 11, from 1:00
to 4:00 pm at 17726 Sierra Highway in Canyon Country. The art show will feature a selection of
Larson’s artwork, and she will be demonstrating the rare and demanding scratchboard technique she
uses to create her stunning images, answering questions about her work and offering tips to others
interested in working with scratchboard. Additionally, Larson will be hand enhancing giclée
purchases made prior to or during the show. Refreshments are being served at the reception.
Judy Larson, who has been working for the past 17 years as a wildlife artist, often provides a visual
story in her artwork detailing the disappearance of the North American wilderness wildlife. Larson's
unique artistic signature is her meticulous scratchboard technique and "Art of Concealment™". With
her dedication to the natural environment and aptitude for explicit detail, it's not surprising that she
would choose an art process that has deep roots and demands exacting skill. "My desire is to engage
viewers on three levels,” explains Larson. “First, by revealing the beauty of animals through intricate
detail; second, by concealing a hidden image that draws the viewer to examine the painting more
closely and through which I can tell a story; and third, by promoting a deeper awareness of the
environment on a level that will hopefully have an impact.”
Using a clay-coated, masonite backed art board called Claybord®, Larson produces an original
drawing, paints the subject solidly with black India ink to create a silhouette, then scratches away the
dried ink using hundreds of X-Acto® blades. The result is a magnificent, life-like image. Once the
subject has been totally scratched, it is a finished black and white illustration, ready for Larson to add
color, preferring a combination of airbrush, gouache or acrylics for adding rich layers of color, with
frequent re-scratching for detail.
About Judy Larson
Judy Larson received a Bachelor of Science degree in Commercial Art from Pacific Union College in
Northern California, and spent the next 17 years as a commercial artist, illustrator and art director. In
1988, influenced by her love of nature and animals, Judy devoted her time to wildlife art. Her primary
focus in each of her paintings is the animal, with the horse and wolf as a recurring subject.
Larson is extremely passionate about her love of wildlife and supports a number of environmental
endeavors. Two books have been published featuring her work: Hidden Spirits, Search-And-Find
Scenes from the American West, a Random House children’s book, and The Spirit Within, a coffee
table book. Larson is a member of the Society of Animal Artists. She lives and works in California.
For more information, visit www.judylarson.com
About B&R Art Gallery
B&R Art Gallery (www.bnr-art.com) features limited edition prints, giclée canvas prints and original
art, as well as a selection of special interest books and gifts. Additionally, B&R’s 6000 square foot
gallery boasts watercolors, oil paintings, limited editions, and custom framing. For over 30 years,
B&R has been in the business of finding art that makes you feel good and adds pleasure and richness
to your life. B&R Art Gallery is located at 17726 Sierra Highway in Canyon Country, and is open
Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 am to 5:00
pm.
About The Greenwich Workshop, Inc.
The Greenwich Workshop Inc. is a leading publisher of limited edition fine art prints and canvases,
three dimensional art and visual books. Headquartered in Seymour, CT, The Greenwich Workshop,
through its authorized network of more than 1,200 art and framing retailers in North America,
represents more than 50 leading artists such as Howard Terpning and Morgan Weistling. Established
in 1972 by the late David Usher, the company’s mission is to enhance the quality of people’s lives
through high quality, affordable art. For information on other Greenwich Workshop artists please
visit us online at www.greenwichworkshop.com.
Visit www.greenwichworkshop.com/media for more information, including downloadable images and
photos of its artists.
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