Larry Welo's mastery of the process of etching seems like something that just happens naturally with little or no effort. It is like hearing a great singer. You forget how really hard it is to do. ~ Denis Conley, Denis Conley Gallery

When my career began in 1974, I learned by doing. Northeastern Iowa is a visually stimulating place, and, living there, I drew the things around me. The places that I drew became the subjects of my etchings. It became more than drawing places, however. My survival was determined by what I made.

Evolving from looking at places came seeing. Seeing meant that from daily observation and translation through drawing, I developed the skill of looking at the world in terms of two-dimensional design. Ideas are of great importance, and, as an artist, being able to communicate those ideas is of the greatest importance.

This is something that I have attempted throughout my career. Looking is something that I was born with. Seeing, and communicating what is seen, is something that has been learned.

Larry will be happy to explain his process to visitors and show how he makes his etchings.

STUDIO ACCESS: There are two steps going up to the front door and into the gallery. A stairway goes up to the second floor where the main studio/workspace is located.

Images © Larry Welo

Welo Studio
2969 Main Street (PO Box 81), Blue Mounds, WI 53517
608-437-6838 | welostudio@aol.com