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RememberingThursday, November 5

Western artist Larry Pirnie, whose work is a familiar sight in Missoula, has died

The Good Day Missoula teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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If you've ever eaten at or watched kids pile onto the carousel, you've seen Larry Pirnie's work. The Western artist died Monday, and his colorful paintings of cowboys, horses and the Montana landscape became a familiar sight across the state, including here in Missoula.

Montana State News Network says his art is in the Depot's logo, menus and wall art. It also says he volunteered his time to create Paint, a horse on . Paint is one of the first horses kids tend to pick.

  • Paint: sits on the outside of the carousel
  • Paint: has no saddle and a very colorful paint job
  • Listen: his Missoula Podcast appearance with Brandon Smith and Nick Balla

Pirnie's work shows up at the Depot and on the carousel

WhereWhat you'll see
The DepotLogo, menus and wall art
A Carousel for MissoulaPaint, an outside horse with no saddle

Sources: Montana State News Network, NBC Montana

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