Kirk Larsen
Hicksville, NY
We are honored to introduce Kirk Larsen, Featured Artist of 2023 Olmsted Plein Air Invitational!
Kirk Larsen is a passionate, engaging artist that loves to capture the feeling and soul of each location, connecting with the land. The camaraderie, competition and creativity inspire him to continually expand as an artist.
Recognized with over 181 awards for painting, drawing, sculpture and more, Kirk has participated in over 50 plein air competitions and invitationals including Olmsted Plein Air Invitational, Plein Air Easton, Grand Canyon Celebration of Art 100th Anniversary GCNP, EPAT, PIPAF, SOTTPA, CAPA.
Kirk’s Memberships include OPA Signature, ASMA MAPAPA, AIS, and Salmagundi Club NY. COGAP: 3 Citations Art as Public Service US Coast Guard
Writer, Film-TV actor, motivational speaker, Harmonica, Gourmet cook
Awards
2022 Plein Air Salon Honorable mention Nocturne "Night train to Manchester"
2022 Finalist Boldbrush "The Mighty Maria-Joann"
2022 Oil Painters of America Eastern regional juried Artist "Restless & Ready"
2022 American Impressionists Society (AIS) Associates online Exhibition juried Artist
2022 Oil Painters of America National Exhibition, Steamboat Art Museum "The mighty Maria Jo-Ann" plein air work
2021 BEST NOCTURNE Shadows on the Teche Plein Air, New Iberia LA
2021 American Impressionists Society (AIS) Associates online juried Artist
2021 COGAP Coast Guard Art Program Accepted Artist
2021 "Best Boat painting" award Judge Larry Moore, Gloucester Plein Air Festival Invitational, Gloucester VA
2021 "Best Nocturne" Awards judge Don Demers, Shadows on the Teche,Grand prize & Collectors Choice- EIF, Museum purchase Award MSMATS, Multiple Quick-draw wins, and Artist choice.
Great Painters Of Cape Ann Award, Best Nocturne(s)
Over 56 solo exhibitions, 3 OPA Nationals, 4 OPA Easterns, 2 OPA Salons, ( Plein air awards @OPA).
Publications
Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine, Plein Air Magazine, Outdoor Painter, Southwest Art. BFA- SVA,
