California born painter Loran Speck is known for his still life works that echo the techniques of the great Masters. Speck's paintings have been likened to the works of Caravaggio, Rembrandt, and Reubens because of his masterful use of light and color with his attention to the smallest of details.

Speck has been featured in numerous national publications, including U.S. Art, American Artist, Art of the West and Southwest Art. He has been exhibiting his work successfully for over 25 years and continues to work from his studio in Carmel, California.