Larry Fanning (1938-2014) Artist Biography and Art Gallery Collection
Larry Fanning (1938 – 2014) was a self-taught Western and wildlife artist who was born and raised in Kansas. After working as an illustrator for the Boeing Company, he pursued a career in commercial art and graphic design before moving to California. Once there, he set his art aside while serving as a nondenominational minister for 17 years. Shortly before moving to Colorado in 1986, Larry Fanning resumed his career in art. Energized by the mountains and the changing seasons, his love for the West shines through his vivid paintings. He said, “In its richly endowed land, its wildlife, and in the dreams of its people, there pulses an energy that is sacred and life-giving.” Collector demand soon outpaced his supply of paintings. The artwork of Larry Fanning art can now be found in private collections throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe and South America.
Larry Fanning was an artist who preserved the constantly forming ideas, moods and emotions that later emerged in his sought-after paintings. He always took a camera and sketch pad with him when he traveled. “Very often, an artist will see parts of a painting, such as the light on a tree,” he explained. “You retain it along with a number of other elements. When the catalyst for a painting happens, you then draw upon that well of stored images.” Fanning had a natural understanding of anatomy and an instinct for color. Much like an actor, who strives to make a scene come alive for an audience, Fanning endeavored to put himself into the setting he painted. He tried to experience the crunch of the snow or the howl of the wind so that the viewer also felt drawn into the painting and participated in its story. Fanning’s appreciation for life’s unending splendor is richly reflected in his art.
From high atop a mountain peak in Colorado, artist Larry Fanning painted beautiful images, covering a myriad of western and wildlife subjects, including scenes of cowboys living on the American frontier and Native American culture. He is also recognized for his renderings of gray wolves, elk, moose, deer, and exotic wild animals, as well as portraits. A self taught artist, he has won numerous awards, and his work has been displayed at prestigious art shows throughout the United States. Larry’s canvasses shine with the purity of the nature of his subjects. Whether in the gaze of a trail boss, an Indian’s somber pose, the eyes of a wolf, the tender bond of a mare and her foal, or the stunning command of the great beasts of the African plains, his paintings reflect the beauty and significance of all living things and a clear appreciation for the splendor of life.
Larry Fanning also worked for a variety of ad agencies and had his artwork published by the Mill Pond Press. He fell in love with the Rocky Mountains on a trip through here and when he decided to change directions, it was where he decided to settle. “I moved to Denver when I made up my mind to take the leap into fine art. I created six or eight pieces and made up a little book. I sent them to galleries and my work began to sell.” That was the beginning.
Larry Fanning dedicated his paintings to scenes of the American West and of Wildlife: particularly historical and present day North America. Larry has won numerous awards in the art world and his artwork has been published by Mill Pond Press. He’s been featured on the covers of many publications and has been the recipient of a host of articles. He was elected to membership in the Society of Animal Artists, has two paintings that were selected for the National Museums Tour and his “Colorado Buffalo” piece was selected for display in the Colorado State Capitol.
Phantom of the North (1997) by Larry Fanning (1938-2014) is a Limited Edition Lithograph Print on Paper Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Letter of Authenticity. Measures approx. 21.5" x 14.5" (With Border) and 16.5" x 9.5" (Image). Gallery List Price: $300.00 USD. Larry Fanning was an American Western...
$ 400.00 $ 60.00
Last Stage to Denver by Larry Fanning (1938-2014) is an Extremely Limited Artist Proof Edition Giclée Print on Canvas, APL Numbered in Sequence at 6 out of a total Edition Size of only 10 Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Letter of Authenticity. Measures approx. 60" x 40" (With Border)...
$ 2,000.00 $ 375.00
Solstice Rendezvous (1998) by Larry Fanning (1938-2014) is a Limited Edition Lithograph Print on Paper, Numbered in Sequence at 6 out of a total Edition Size of only 650 Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Letter of Authenticity. Measures approx. 36.5" x 25" (With Border) and 32.5" x 20" (Image)....
$ 650.00 $ 135.00
April Snow (2002) by Larry Fanning (1938-2014) is a Very Limited Artist Proof Edition Lithograph Print on Paper AP Numbered in Sequence at 14 out of a total Edition Size of only 76 Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Letter of Authenticity. Measures approx. 27" x 20" (With Border) and...
$ 650.00 $ 130.00
Ghosts In The Moonlight (2007) by Larry Fanning (1938-2014) is a Limited Artist Proof Edition Giclée Print on Canvas, AP Numbered in Sequence at 4 out of a total Edition Size of only 95 Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Letter of Authenticity. Measures approx. 35" x 45" (With Border)...
$ 1,400.00 $ 210.00
Himalayan Royalty by Larry Fanning (1938-2014) is a Limited Edition Lithograph Print on Paper Numbered in Sequence out of a total Edition Size of only 950 Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Letter of Authenticity. Measures approx. 36.5" x 25" (With Border) and 32.5" x 19.5" (Image). Gallery List Price:...
$ 650.00 $ 130.00
High Range Early Arrival (2001) by Larry Fanning (1938-2014) is a Very Limited Artist Proof Edition Lithograph Print on Paper, AP Numbered in Sequence at 12 out of a total Edition Size of only 76 Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Letter of Authenticity. Measures approx. 26.5" x 19" (With...
$ 600.00 $ 120.00
Mountain Majesty (1997) by Larry Fanning (1938-2014) is a Very Limited Artist Proof Edition Lithograph Print on Paper, AP Numbered in Sequence at 57 out of a total Edition Size of only 76 Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Letter of Authenticity. Measures approx. 36.5" x 24" (With Border) and...
$ 700.00 $ 140.00
5:00 A.M. (2001) by Larry Fanning (1938-2014) is a Limited Edition Lithograph Print on Paper, Numbered in Sequence at 5 out of a total Edition Size of only 650 Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Letter of Authenticity. Measures approx. 26.5" x 21" (With Border) and 22.5" x 14.5" (Image)....
$ 450.00 $ 90.00
Summer Retreat - Gray Wolves (2007) by Larry Fanning (1938-2014) is a Very Limited Artist Proof Edition Giclée Print on Canvas, AP Numbered in Sequence at 4 out of a total Edition Size of only 45 Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Letter of Authenticity. Measures approx. 35" x...
$ 1,400.00 $ 252.00
Grizzly Encounter (2001) by Larry Fanning (1938-2014) is a Very Limited NRA Artist Proof Edition Lithograph Print on Paper, AP Numbered in Sequence out of a total Edition Size of only 78 Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Letter of Authenticity. Measures approx. 37" x 26.5" (With Border) and 32.5"...
$ 900.00 $ 180.00
Bedded Down (1998) by Larry Fanning (1938-2014) is a Very Limited Artist Proof Edition Lithograph Print on Paper, AP Numbered in Sequence at 24 out of a total Edition Size of only 76, and is Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Letter of Authenticity. Measures approx. 21" x 15" (With...
$ 450.00 $ 90.00
Timber Mates (1998) by Larry Fanning (1938-2014) is a Very Limited Artist Proof Edition Lithograph Print on Paper, AP Numbered in Sequence at 6 out of a total Edition Size of only 76 Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Letter of Authenticity. Measures approx. 13" x 16" (With Border) and...
$ 650.00 $ 117.00
Soul Mates (1997) by Larry Fanning (1938-2014) is a Limited Edition Lithograph Print on Paper, Numbered in Sequence at 2 out of a total Edition Size of only 950 Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Letter of Authenticity. Measures approx. 28" x 23" (With Border) and 23" x 18.5" (Image)....
$ 400.00 $ 80.00
Edge of Winter (2006) by Larry Fanning (1938-2014) is a Very Limited Artist Proof Edition Giclée Print on Canvas AP Numbered in Sequence out of a total Edition Size of only 45 Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Letter of Authenticity. Measures approx. 35" x 51" (With Border) and 29.5" x...
$ 1,400.00 $ 252.00
Winter's Lace - Gray Wolves (1998) by Larry Fanning (1938-2014) is a Very Limited Artist Proof Edition Lithograph Print on Paper AP Numbered in Sequence at 65 out of a total Edition Size of only 76 Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Letter of Authenticity. Measures approx. 36" x 21"...
$ 600.00 $ 120.00
Winter Retreat - Canada Geese (1997) by Larry Fanning (1938-2014) is a Very Limited Artist Proof Edition Lithograph Print on Paper AP Numbered in Sequence out of a total Edition Size of only 76 Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Letter of Authenticity. Measures approx. 34" x 27.5" (With Border)...
$ 600.00 $ 120.00
Solstice Rendezvous (1998) by Larry Fanning (1938-2014) is a Very Limited Artist Proof Edition Lithograph Print on Paper, AP Numbered in Sequence at 61 out of a total Edition Size of only 76 Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Letter of Authenticity. Measures approx. 36.5" x 25" (With Border) and...
$ 850.00 $ 170.00
Mountain Majesty (1997) by Larry Fanning (1938-2014) is a Limited Edition Lithograph Print on Paper, Numbered in Sequence at 15 out of a total Edition Size of only 950 Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Letter of Authenticity. Measures approx. 36.5" x 24" (With Border) and 32.5" x 19.5" (Image)....
$ 400.00 $ 80.00
High Range Early Arrival (2001) by Larry Fanning (1938-2014) is a Limited Edition Lithograph Print on Paper, Numbered in Sequence at 1 out of a total Edition Size of only 650 Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Letter of Authenticity. Measures approx. 26.5" x 19" (With Border) and 22.5" x...
$ 400.00 $ 80.00
Front Range Storm (2004) by Larry Fanning (1938-2014) is a Very Limited Artist Proof Edition Lithograph Print on Paper, AP Numbered in Sequence at 12 out of a total Edition Size of only 76 Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Letter of Authenticity. Measures approx. 40" x 25" (With Border)...
$ 600.00 $ 120.00
End Of Summer (1999) by Larry Fanning (1938-2014) is a Limited Edition Lithograph Print on Paper, Numbered in Sequence at 13 out of a total Edition Size of only 950 Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Letter of Authenticity. Measures approx. 36.5" x 21" (With Border) and 32.5" x 16"...
$ 400.00 $ 80.00
5:00 A.M. (2001) by Larry Fanning (1938-2014) is a Very Limited Artist Proof Edition Lithograph Print on Paper, AP Numbered in Sequence at 65 out of a total Edition Size of only 76, and is Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Letter of Authenticity. Measures approx. 26.5" x 21" (With...
$ 600.00 $ 112.50
Off To See The Elephant (2008) by Larry Fanning (1938-2014) is a Very Limited Artist Proof Edition Giclée Print on Canvas AP Numbered in Sequence at 2 out of a total Edition Size of only 35 Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures approx. 25.5" x...
$ 1,250.00 $ 250.00