Larry Zach Wildlife Artist "A life time of hunting, fishing,
conservation work and nature study has provided me with a wealth of
outdoor experiences and images. My intent as an artist is to share these
with others. " A deep love of nature is the underlying
theme in Larry Zach’s life. Read moreLarry Zach Wildlife Artist "A life time of hunting, fishing,
conservation work and nature study has provided me with a wealth of
outdoor experiences and images. My intent as an artist is to share these
with others." A deep love of nature is the underlying
theme in Larry Zach’s life. Born near Swisher, Iowa, on October 2, 1946,
Larry spent countless childhood days exploring the fields, streams, and
forests surrounding his family farm overlooking the Iowa River bottoms of
southeast Iowa. These early hunting and fishing expeditions served as a
prerequisite for his later Fish and Wildlife Biology degree from Iowa
State University.
Larry then served as a combat infantryman
in South Vietnam where, among other honors, he earned the Bronze Star of
Valor. Even when in Southeast Asia, he never lost his fascination with the
natural world. While acting as squad point man he collected tropical
butterflies with a devise fashioned from a military issue mosquito head
net and stiff jungle vines. Each new species was carefully folded in
toilet paper, stored in a discarded grenade canister, and shipped back to
Iowa. The collection, along with other Vietnam mementos, remains on display at his
parent’s home.
Upon returning from Vietnam, Larry studied
science education and museum techniques, earning a masters degree at the
University of Iowa in 1972. For the next 18 years, he taught science at
the junior and senior high levels in Ankeny, Iowa. Spreading his love of
nature to teen-age students was a major goal during his teaching career.
Larry was project oriented and believed in hands-on teaching methods in
his classroom, which was full of plant and animal specimens. From
establishing a school prairie to teaching students the art of taxidermy,
his goal was to encourage respect for nature and love of the outdoors. His
dedication to teaching is evident by his being nominated twice for Teacher
of the Year.
We have a complete collection of Iowa Wildlife artist Larry Zach's art prints and paintings for sale. Iowa whitetail deer artwork and art prints for sale. Wild Turkey art prints for sale painted and signed and numbered by artist Larry Zach. less
April Sunrise - Wild Turkey By Larry Zach
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Autumn Encounter - Whitetail Deer By Larry Zach
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