Larry Hefner

The artwork is a vibrant and abstract landscape that features a series of rolling hills and fields in a patchwork of textures and colors. The top portion includes stylized green hills under a textured sky. The central area of the painting includes a variety of geometric shapes and patterns, such as stripes, polka dots, and swirls, in earth tones like browns, greens, blues, and oranges. The composition blends natural elements with abstract forms, creating a dynamic and visually interesting piece.

Farm Land

"Hey Day" is a vibrant landscape painting that captures the serene beauty of a rural scene. The foreground features a couple of trees with lush green foliage, set against a golden field dotted with large hay bales, evoking the essence of harvest time. The sky is painted in shades of blue and gray, with subtle wisps of clouds hinting at an overcast or partly cloudy day. The overall composition exudes tranquility, showcasing the picturesque countryside. Distinctive brushstrokes and texture add depth and movement, transitioning between abstract landscapes and a more traditional style.

Hay Day

"OKC Sunset" is a 24"x18" acrylic painting on canvas, capturing the serene and expansive beauty of an Oklahoma evening. The piece showcases a traditional landscape, with vivid colors blending seamlessly to portray the sky's transition from day to night. Lush foreground details and a sweeping horizon give a genuine sense of the Oklahoma terrain. 
Departing from abstract styles, this artwork embraces a more classical approach, highlighting familiar natural elements with precision and care. The piece is the first in a new series focused on realistic depictions of the state's iconic landscapes, bringing a fresh perspective to the artist's portfolio.

OKC Sunset

Storm's Elegance is a 9"x12" acrylic on panel capturing the serene tension of a lone tree against an ominous Oklahoma sky. The dramatic clouds suggest both turbulence and calm, highlighting the beauty of nature's contrasts. Part of a series on the Oklahoma landscape, I aimed to convey the movement and energy of a thunderstorm.

Storm's Elegance

"Rolling Hills Serenade" is a 9"x12" acrylic painting on panel. The artwork portrays a serene landscape with a field of tall grass, likely wheat, in the foreground. The brushstrokes and color palette capture the golden swaying grasses, interspersed with subtle greens and earthy hues. A gently rolling hill with two prominent green trees rises in the background. The sky features soft tones of blue with light cloud cover, enhancing the peaceful, natural atmosphere. The use of texture and layering creates depth and a sense of gentle movement throughout the scene. This piece is part of a series exploring the Oklahoma landscape.

Rolling Hills Serenade

"Chromatic Fields" is a vibrant landscape with bold colors and textures, blending abstract elements with traditional scenery. Inspired by Oklahoma's landscapes, I experimented with dotting and streaking techniques to create a whimsical, dreamlike feel. Excited to share this piece, part of a series exploring the abstract-to-traditional transition.

Chromatic Fields

"Reflections in Green" is a 12"x9" oil pastel on panel, featuring a lush landscape with vibrant greens, serene water, and expressive texture. Part of my new series inspired by the landscapes around Oklahoma City, this piece captures the peace and beauty of nature. Created with impressionistic techniques, it brings a sense of tranquility to any space.

Reflections in Green

Gilded Forest is a 13"x15" mixed media piece using acrylic and gold leaf. This abstract landscape features two sections: a dark forest of vertical black lines against a gradient sky, and a mosaic of red brown squares on a gilded golden earth. Part of a series exploring the use of gold leaf, this piece integrates gilding into the painting and edges, creating a dynamic and layered texture.

Gilded Forest

"Luminous Cloudscape Divide" is a 13"x15" mixed media piece combining acrylic and gold leaf. The painting features a textured abstract landscape with light blue gray cloud-like forms above a band of gold leaf. Below, dark wave-like lines create contrast over a rich red-brown background. This is the first in a new series incorporating gold leaf, which also edges the work, enhancing its tactile, dimensional quality. Excited to explore this new direction.

Luminous Cloudscape Divide

"Luminous Limbs" is a captivating creation that invites viewers into a world where nature's elegance meets the opulence of gold. Measuring 17"x24", this acrylic on panel masterpiece offers an immersive experience with its striking depiction of a tree. The dark, intricate branches stretch across a vibrant gold background, creating a dramatic confluence of contrasts. This interplay between the stark silhouette and the shimmering backdrop underscores the complexity and inherent beauty of leafless trees, urging us to find wonder in simplicity and strength in the quiet elegance of nature.

Luminous Limbs

"Harsh Elegance" is an 18"x22" acrylic on panel artwork, presenting a surreal landscape that invites reflection. A dry, cracked desert field sprawls beneath a vibrant blue sky, accentuated by puffy white clouds tinged with shades of gold and brown. On the right side, a solitary, leafless tree stands out, its dark, intricate branches sharply contrasting with the luminous sky. This piece exudes the stark beauty of isolation found in barren environments.

Harsh Elegance

"Golden Shimmering Echo" is a 22"x16" acrylic painting on panel, showcasing a minimalist landscape. The composition is anchored by a solitary black tree, poised on the horizon, set against a radiant golden sky. Below, the tree's reflection is mirrored in a serene body of water, depicted in tranquil shades of blue, with subtle ripples adding texture and movement to the scene.

Golden Shimmering Echo

"Golden Horizon's Lone Observer" is a 24"x16" acrylic painting on panel. The artwork features a single tree standing stark in the midst of a vast, golden field. The expanse of golden color suggests whispering grasses or fields of wheat swaying lightly in the breeze. Above, a gentle sky unfolds in soft blues, dotted with delicate white clouds, providing a calm and open backdrop.
 
The composition captures a moment of isolation and serenity, allowing the viewer to feel the quiet beauty of nature. The minimal elements in the painting—just the lone tree, the golden field, and the sky—create a sense of timelessness and tranquility. Unique to this artwork is the use of a 24-carat gold background for the field, which enriches the scene with a subtle yet profound glow. This touch of gold imbues the painting with a sense of warmth and luminosity, enhancing the simplicity and peacefulness of the landscape.

Golden Horizon's Lone Observer

"Golden Shelter in the Storm" is a 24"x18" acrylic painting on panel. The scene captures a rustic wooden barn set amidst a vibrant golden field under a dramatic gray sky. The barn's weathered roof and walls exhibit tones of brown and gray, adding depth and character to the composition. Lush green foliage on the side provides a striking contrast to the earthy hues of the barn and field.
 
This artwork skillfully combines realism with expressive, textured brushstrokes. Part of a series inspired by the Oklahoma landscape, it includes the unique element of gold leaf or 24-carat gold acrylic. This addition imbues the scene with warmth and transforms an otherwise plain landscape into something inviting and evocative.

Golden Shelter in the Storm

"Golden Stillness" is a captivating piece that invites viewers to pause and reflect on the beauty of solitude. Set against the backdrop of an expansive open field, the solitary, leafless tree stands resilient and alone. The golden-brown hues of the landscape beautifully contrast with the textured sky above, painted in gentle whites and blues, hinting at a quiet, cloudy day. This contrast between the dark silhouette of the tree and the luminous surroundings creates a powerful visual harmony that evokes a profound sense of calmness and serenity. 

In this artwork, the unique use of gold leaf and 24-carat gold acrylic enriches the scene, adding a shimmering quality that symbolizes the preciousness of stillness and introspection. The brushwork is meticulous, capturing the essence of the Oklahoma landscape with an attention to detail that draws viewers into a world of tranquility. "Golden Stillness" is not just a depiction of a moment in nature; it is an invitation to embrace the peace found within solitude and the inherent beauty present in the world around us.

Golden Stillness

Introducing "Silent Guardians," an 18"x24" painting crafted with acrylic and gold leaf on panel. This piece captures the essence of Oklahoma through a minimalistic landscape. Two leafless trees stand sentry in a field of golden-brown grass, their stark forms contrasting dramatically with an expansive, dynamic sky. 
The sky is alive with movement—broad, expressive brush strokes in white and gray dance across a light blue backdrop, adding depth and drama. The composition is deliberately striking, with the minimalism of the trees set against a vivid, sweeping sky.

Silent Guardians

The artwork, titled "Golden Horizon," is a captivating piece measuring 24"x18". It is crafted using acrylic and gold leaf on a hardboard panel. The composition centers on a solitary, leafless tree set against a dynamic, multicolored sky. The sky seamlessly transitions from deep blue at the top to a warm orange near the horizon, accentuated by large, overlapping circular shapes that add texture to the upper portion. 
The tree stands starkly against a sparse, grassy landscape, with its dark silhouette sharply contrasting the vibrant background. This contrast enhances the sense of solitude and serenity that permeates the piece. The use of gold leaf in the foreground introduces a striking contrast to the natural textures present in the scene, enriching the visual depth and complexity.

Larry Hefner

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