Folks Of Interest ******larry watson******

Sad news to wake up to this morning, It sure was nice to enjoy his presents around the local area. He'll be missed for sure.......

 

Panel painting customs in heaven. R.I.P.

 

Ahh God that makes me sick.

R.I.P. man.

1shot

 

Larry was my Hero. RIP Larry

 

He was a true hero and will be greatly missed

 

Wow, what loss to our community. I have delt with cancer, as many others here have. It is a evil disease that shows no mercy. I hope that there is someone that was close to Larry that will keep all of his treasures together so that generations to come will know of The True Legend, Larry Watson. R.I.P.

 

A true legend in his own right. A truly sad day and hope his legacy will live on for another 50 years. Thank Mr. Larry Watson!!!!

Ken

 

I got an e-mail from Kustom Klown, yesterday, so I knew this was coming. It doesn't make it any less painful, though. RIP, Larry. Thanks for the passion & the inspiration.
My thoughts & prayers are with Larry & his family.

 

As a model car builder and kustom car lover...I will miss ever seeing anything new from him. His work to date will always be an inspiration to me. RIP

 

That fuckin' sucks....may the four wind blow you safely home.

 

Larry Watson will truly be missed, he was a trendsetter, he had style, and influenced so many Custom Painters. Guys like "Walt Prey" who is a legend himself in the Low Rider world, or anyone who applied candies and panel jobs in the early 70's to now owe Larry a great deal of respect. Larry paved the way to not have any boundries when it came to custom painting. Any panel job, candy job, or scallops you see will always have Larry's signiture style in them. Please post any Watson or Watson Style paint job on this thread to show your condolences to Larry.

 

Gods speed old friend.....

 

HIS ART WILL LIVE ON!!! HUGE LOSS TODAY!! THE Big guy upstairs gained an ARTIST in every sense of its meaning. RIP

 

R.I.P. Larry,

Prayers sent to all who loved him!!!!

 

What a big loss. RIP Larry

 

The void left in the custom world will never be filled.A larger than life,gifted artist.A true legend

 

I just got a phone call from Gene Winfield today about this Tragic day in the custom world!!!

 

It's fascinating to read all the nice comments (12 pages so far) of the people from around the world on this thread. It is awesome to see how fast news can travel in this time of our lives.

I have known Larry for over 50 years. As far as dear friends from my car show years, in 2001 I lost Ed Roth. We traveled together all over the U.S. with our vehicles. Now, I have lost Larry Watson, this man was the one person that gave life to my X-Sonic. Larry painted my car 6 times. Every time it went on tour, Larry would say "OK Ron strip your car as I have some new ideas".
I never asked what or why, I just striped the car and took it to Larry's shop. I always came out fantastic.

When you read the posts, please pay close attention to “Roger O’Dell’s post”. This man was Larry’s closest friend. He helped Larry through these last few months. Roger had purchased Larry’s fabulous t-Bird and placed it in Larry’s Museum. Roger also assisted in Larry’s soon to be published book on his life.

The world has just lost THE Master of Custom Paint and Design. I do not believe that anyone will ever be able to fill his shoes.

I have added a photo of just one of Larry’s paint jobs:

 

So sad....R.I.P. Mr. Watson. A Legendary artist & a huge influence on me & why I love kustoms.

 

RIP Mr. Watson you will be missed. You inspired so many with some of the best rolling art ever.

 

I think as a tribute, everybody that has posted on here...change your avatar to a picture of Mr. Watson. Again RIP

 

R.I.P

and thank you.

 

R.i.p

 

Very sad news. RIP Larry.

 

you will be missed..but never forgoten..RIP ..Mr. Watson.

 

An Amazing Painter of Customs, and all he sprayed Lacquer and Seaweed on!! I was only a twinkle in my Fathers eyes when he was laying Outrageous paint on Cars in the late fifties and thereafter. I learned of him as a youth reading R&C and saying to myself WOW, that is truly Amazing!!!!!!!! How does he do it.?!!!! I stripe a bit ,but will never even call myself an Artist after seeing what Larry Watson can do with Paint...He Ruled at Painting and Creativity in Style...Thanks for the Inspiration,God Bless You, and My Prayers to the Family and close Friends....Kroooooz on

 

Wow! Sad day indeed.Condolences to his family.

 

I am too saddened for words.

Vaya con Dios, Amigo..........................E

 

Rest in Peace Larry! Your contribution to the Kustom Car World will live forever!

 

Definitely sad to hear. I called one time to order a t-shirt from Mr.Watson. Happened to be him that answered the phone. Had a nice conversation with him and I feel lucky to have only had that. Very nice man and a huge influence. RIP