L A R R Y D R E H O F F

Larry’s drawing skills appeared throughout his life and satisfied him in many ways. As a young boy he was frequently homebound due to a persistent illness. The drawings of cartoon characters kept him occupied and began sharpening his skills. As a result, he would often help with drawings on holiday bulletin boards in elementary school. In both junior and senior high school, his expertise in mechanical drawing became apparent but his creativity began with leathermaking. His skill earned him commissions for leather gifts of handbags, wallets, gun cases and belts. His mechanical drawing skill led him into civil engineering work as a draftsman which evolved into a 40-year career which culminated into retirement as a licensed Professional Land Surveyor. In 2019, his past drawing interest and mechanical drafting skills led him into talking a drawing class at one of the senior centers. His art teacher challenged him and the drawings you see here are a result of his ever-blossoming drawing talent.