11 years ago

Oklahoma artist, Larry Hill, was born in southeastern Oklahoma in the coal mining town of Harshorne. As a child he moved often following his father’s work for the railroad. The moving had its influence. Drawn back to the southern plains, he raised his family and renewed his love of art.

Many miles on a motorcycle allowed him to cross the country, stopping where he wished and recording not only what he viewed, but the emotion of the time and place. There were many more miles and many more paintings. He came to realize that he wanted to share what he was seeing and doing. To be able to stand and view the sweep of the plains…. to not only show its visual impact but the background of the wind – the smell of the dry sweet grass, and how we have become a part of the land.

Growing up in Dalhart, Texas and finally settling in Woodward, Okla., his goal as an artist was to record how the people of this area have evolved – self-reliant, proud, aware of the past, while building toward the future.

Mr. Hill’s artwork is now on display at the Square House gallery of the Museum complex. A reception for Mr. Hill, in conjunction with artist Larry Hilburn who is showing in the Hazlewood Auditorium, will be Sunday, June 8, from 2:30 – 4 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and meet these remarkable artists and view their outstanding paintings!