Larry Moore is a fine artist, instructor, illustrator and author. Moore’s illustrious career as a visual communicator spans an impressive 50+ years. His journey began in the vibrant world of the surf industry where he honed his skills as a mural and apparel artist. Over the years, he seamlessly transitioned into graphic design, advertising, illustration, and fine art, earning national acclaim in each of these realms of visual communication. Since 1990, he has shared his knowledge as a college and workshop instructor. His contributions to the field extend beyond his teaching, with the publication of his successful workbook on creativity for artists, ‘Fishing for Elephants: Insights and Exercises to Inspire Authentic Creativity.’
Moore’s work has been recognized in numerous plein air events around the country with Best of Show Awards, a variety of Best of Category Awards, and Artists and Collectors Choice Awards. Some of his most noted awards include Society of Illustrators, NY 2005 Gold medal; Society of Illustrators, NY annual exhibit 1995, 1997-2005; Luerzers Archive Top 200 illustrators worldwide, 2005; and Art Renewal Center International Competition 2023, 2024.
Moore’s work is represented by galleries in Georgia, South Carolina, Wyoming, Florida and New Mexico and has been included in a number of museum exhibitions including Huntsville Museum of Art in Alabama, Society of Illustrators Museum in New York, Orlando Museum of Art in Florida, Laguna Museum of Art in California, Tallahassee Museum in Florida, and The Museum of Wildlife Art in Wyoming. His work can be found in public and private collections across the United States, including Central Florida Historical Museum, Cape Canaveral Port Authority, Jacksonville Baptist Children’s Hospital, and The Kessler Collection, Grand Bohemian Hotel.