About

Working primarily in oil on canvas, linen, and more recently hand-built birch panels, LaCour’s practice has evolved considerably over the years. His early work explored anthropomorphism, allegory, and the strangeness of interiority through figures, animals, and invented symbols that were more psychological than representational. More recently, his focus has turned outward. The California landscape, from the Bay and coast to the hills and trails, has become his primary subject. He is particularly interested in the challenge of translating space and atmosphere into paint, and in finding perspectives that feel observed rather than prescribed.

Methodology & Craftsmanship

Every painting begins with direct observation, from the California coast and to the urban edges of the East Bay, with close attention to light, structure, and the character of a place. LaCour favors unconventional vantage points: views from below, horizons cropped or lost, and compositions that pull the eye toward the periphery.

Working exclusively in oil, he paints on carefully prepared surfaces, including hand-built birch panels sealed for a rigid, archival foundation. Each surface is prepared before painting and finished with an archival isolation coat, practices that protect the work over time while reflecting the care and craftsmanship invested in each original painting.