T
he country town of Inverell is
home to Laurence Moore. As an
artist, he has enjoyed significant
success in his local area and has
become well known in the community.
“I never used to paint,” he admits.
“But I loved drawing. Especially old
shacks, rural scenery and trees.”
“I feel that anyone wanting to learn
art should try working in black and
white first ... lead pencil and inks.”
Laurence grew up in Sydney’s western
suburbs, at Lalor Park near Blacktown. At
the age of 17 he moved to Inverell.“I have always loved the bush,” he
says. “As a boy, I used to visit Inverell
at Christmas time.”
Although he senses that ‘paint runs
in his veins’, this artist admits that he is
still learning. But he has no hesitation in
nominating his favourite subject matter.