His inspiration and subject matter are fueled by frequent travels to the most scenic places in America, often accompanied by his wife and daughter.  In the fall he travels from his home near Houston to the hardwood country, Vermont, upstate New York and Tennessee.  Over the summer he may head west to California or Colorado.  Some of his scenes appear almost photographic, due his exquisite attention to detail, while still retaining an artistic interpretation of the landscape.  Mr. Dyke begins a piece with a composed sketch on a prepared hardboard surface;  the drawing is then refined until it portrays his unique perspective. 
 

His deep personal belief in Christianity is a driving force that guides Larry Dyke’s work.  In his paintings, Mr. Dyke captures not only the physical beauty of the great outdoors but also a spiritual sense of perfection as he views the handiwork of God’s creation. 
 

A native Texan, Dyke began painting professionally in 1976.  His first lithograph was released two years later and today he has more than 100 limited editions and a large number of open edition prints.  Many of these images were sold out shortly after release, and all of the limited editions are now actively sought by collectors. 
 

Larry Dyke’s career has been an unqualified success.  His art has hung in the White House and in the homes of such distinguished personalities as Steve Allen, Shirley Jones, Vincent Price and Billy Graham.  His work has also hung I the Vatican.  At the personal request of Pope John Paul II, Mr. Dyke painted “Sharing the Faith”, a tribute to the long and important role of the church in America. 
 

Yet even with all the accolades for his original art, as well as the immense demand for his limited edition prints, Larry Dyke continues to reach inside to strive for the excellence he sees in the natural world around him. “I believe my life and career have been guided by a commitment to my faith,” Mr. Dyke says.  “It has instilled in me a determination to develop my talent to the fullest.”

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