Larry Harden

Am grateful to have Larry's wonderful art to remind me of him.

For the last two weeks, I have been inexplicably traveling backward by memory to the years 1973-75. Having just seen this, I think I now know why. I was his student, in every sense, during the spring of 1973 and the whole of 1975. He introduced me to Thoreau. He told me that he always wanted me to think. He taught me not to fear to make a line on a blank paper, just so long as I made it boldly. This was one of the deepest, and kindest men I have ever known. What a blessed mentor for a...

I have one of Larry's abstract paintings and find it delightful. Everyday it appears new to me as if I am seeing it for the first time. I have known Larry for a year and will miss him.

Larry made me love art. I started in his class as a student aide. He had too many aides so I became a student. He was so good at teaching that I ended up getting my degree from the UofMD in art education. Shortly after I graduated from college I ran into Larry in College Park. I let him know how he changed my life. It feels like yesterday that I was in his class not over 40 years ago.

I was in Larry'y first class at Parkdale . Always loved him the best ever

I was in Larry's first class at Parkdale he had a core of students that spent every moment with him loved him

Please except my condolences. May the God of Creation give you comfort and strength. I know Mr. Harden will be deeply missed.

Sorry to read about your loss. Know that God can be an enduring source of strength to help you to cope. (2 Corinthians 4:7)

I am thankful for Larry's time, and appreciative of his energy.

Somewhere, perhaps he will always do his morning sketches to see what appears on the paper, and paint abstracts with interesting progressions, pattern, and hues, painted in almost three dimensions.

...with Edward Dougmore, Issac, and Kamair at his side.