One of things Larson has enjoyed most about teaching is watching his students grow as individuals and as artists, increasing their skills and becoming more original. They re all such wonderfully creative people, Larson said. Danny Davis, an art student from 1987 to 1992, took several painting and drawing classes with Larson. Davis said Larson was a good instructor, and he realizes now how much he benefited from Larson s instruction. He gave us a good foundation, Davis said.
Any artist needs a good foundation.
Larson plans to continue creating his own art, as well as doing art restoration. He will also keep his position as the art curator at the State Historical Society of Missouri. He is the only art curator the historical society has ever had. Larson s art exhibit will be on display through May 13 in the college s Brown Hall. The hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.