Larry Brandstetter Portfolio
Biography
Larry Brandstetter is a native of Pittsburgh and a 1972 graduate of Ivy School of Professional Art, which was located in Market Square, Downtown Pittsburgh.
A very active and prolific artist from 1971 to 1982, specializing in whimsical storybook style drawings and illustrations using pen and ink, colored pencil and graphite. He also created fun, colorful mixed media assemblage sculptures built with found objects and his waggish style.
At that time, he was an active member of the Pittsburgh Society of Artists and the North Hills Art Center. His first “One Man Show” was held at the Monroeville Library in 1971. He was accepted into the juried competition section of the Three Rivers Arts Festival, 1971 to 1982 selling all 33 accepted pieces over the eleven years. The many shows and sales ended when he started a small business in 1982 and placing all his creative art ability on hold – but just like Rip Van Winkle, he awoke (retired) 33 years later. Not skipping a beat, he purchased a pen, paper and started doodling again. Larry re-entered the artist community in mid-2016 and has been overwhelming welcomed back.
Brandstetter has entered many area shows and exhibits and has been honored with over 40 awards, including six “Best in Shows” (June 2016 to present). He is a current member of the North Hills Art Center, East Suburban Artist League, Pittsburgh Society of Artists, Cranberry Artist’s Network and Latrobe Art Center.
Working with archival ink pens and/or colored pencils his fun illustrations are characterized by whimsical characters, lines, patterns and simple things. All of this creates a composition of a magical world. The drawings take your eyes on a fun, complex journey of hidden treasures and some pretty cool creatures.
Most recently he has introduced colorful mixed media Collages which are most fun and reflect the personality of his art style.
“Hope you enjoy my artwork as much as I enjoy creating them.”
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