LARRY DREHOFF

Larry’s love for drawing has been a steady thread woven throughout his life. As a young boy, frequent bouts of illness often kept him homebound, and sketching cartoon characters became both a comfort and a creative outlet. His growing talent soon found its way into school life, where he contributed artwork to holiday bulletin boards in elementary school.

By junior and senior high school, his artistic interests shifted toward mechanical drawing, a discipline in which he quickly excelled. His creativity later expanded into leatherwork, where he produced handcrafted handbags, wallets, gun cases, and belts—many of them commissioned pieces that showcased his skill and imagination.

Professionally, Larry pursued civil engineering and built a 40‑year career as a draftsman, ultimately retiring as a licensed Professional Land Surveyor. In 2019, his early passion for drawing resurfaced, leading him to enroll in a drawing class. Encouraged by his instructor, he refined his technique and embraced graphite realism, marking the beginning of his professional journey as an artist.