Larry Dyke. “Season of Singing.” [Sunny day with rowboat on Spring Lake with Old Main in the background.], Undated

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Scope and Contents

Painting was used for the cover of Up the Hill, Down the Years: A Century in the Life of the College in San Marcos, Southwest Texas State University, 1899-1999 by Ronald C. Brown snd David C. Nelson.

Dates

Undated

Conditions Governing Access

Open to researchers without restriction. Some items oversized or fragile. Materials may be stored off-site, advance notice may be required for use.

Biographical / Historical

A native Texan, Larry Dyke currently lives in Friendswood, Texas and began painting professionally in 1976. He prefers oil on canvas and is a master of composition and perspective, balancing attention to detail with exquisite artistry and imagery. He is equally at home painting a manicured golf course or a panoramic landscape.

Dyke is best known for his fabulous paintings of classic golf courses. He collects research and inspiration for his golf landscapes by visiting and playing many of the world famous courses he paints. He has collaborated with Jack Nicklaus on painting several golf holes from Nicklaus’ courses. Nicklaus is now a collector of Dyke’s work.

Other collectors of his work include prestigious celebrities and heads of State. Dyke’s painting of the Pope’s visit to America was presented to the Pope and is hanging in the Vatican today.

Source: https://www.picturethisgallery.com/artist/larry-dyke/