Lawrence Oliver was born in Paonia, Colorado; graduated from high school in Longmont, Colorado; served in the U.S. Army and then attended and graduated form the University of Colorado with a degree in business administration. The first half of his life was spent helping run a lumber business in Longmont, Colorado.
His sculpture career started as a hobby in 1974. In 1980 it became a full time activity when he moved to Missouri.
Artists Statement:
I count myself very fortunate to be doing something I really enjoy. I love wood and am always pleased by the inner beauty I uncover. I hope my style of creating a unique shape adds to this beauty and helps make each piece a joy.
Most of my pieces are done out of walnut, cherry, dogwood, and maple from the area where I and my wife Ginny live. A much smaller number are done out of exotic woods and most recently I have been doing some pieces out of birch and maple from the Superior Water Logged Lumber Co. in Ashland, Wisconsin.
