Riverhead.Patch.com: Local Artist Brings Buffalo Bill to Life for New BBQ Restaurant

Gheradi said he was "blown away," not only with Latorre's work, but with the ideas he presented.

"He suggested having Buffalo Bill Cody come crashing through the wall riding a bull," he said. "He showed me a sketch, and we signed him up."

"Buffalo Bill probably never rode a bull," Latorre admitted Thursday, referring to William Frederick Cody, who got his nickname killing more than 4,000 American bison in a single eight-month period in 1867 supplying buffalo meat to railroad workers out west.

"But the bull seemed like an image that would work," Latorre said, "so I went with it."

Gherardi liked Latorre's finished product so much that he plans to use the image as his restaurant's logo on menus, in ads and on tee shirts...
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ABC's TV Series Extreme Makeover: Home Edition 'Lutz Family' Episode

Frank Latorre (Art & Soul Gallery Owner) recently appeared on the set of ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition to paint the majestic, Tinker Bell mural that spanned the walls of room #2.   Take a tour of the house!

Long Island Pulse Magazine: 'Frank Latorre Fuses Art and Magic', by Pat Rogers - Jun.30.10

Music and art. Art and music. For Frank Latorre, it’s like Frank Sinatra sang it:

“They go together like a horse and carriage…”

Having music and art in his life has been a constant. Mr. Latorre picked up a pencil at five years old. The harmonica followed at 12. Since then, there’s never been a reason to choose one over the other... Read More

The East Hampton Press & Southampton Press: 'For Frank Latorre, Creativity Embraces Both Music and Art', by Pat Rogers - Jun.22.10

There were two complementary signs of critical import in Eastport last Friday night.

The first was a paper flyer posted on the door of the Eastport Luncheonette: “Until Further Notice, the music has moved to the Art & Soul Gallery.” The second was a black and white banner proclamation stretched street-side in front of the art gallery three stores away: “Live Music.”... Read More

Dan's Papers: Issue #07 May 7, 2010 'Honoring the Artist: Frank Latorre', Interview by Marion Wolberg Weiss

This week's cover artist, Frank Latorre, might be described as a "Renaissance Man." Although he'd probably deny this characterization, it's apparent from Latorre's many activities that he cares about improving the cultural life of his community. Known as a muralist, musician, gallery owner and butterfly lover, Latorre's energy and enthusiasm make him a definite optimist in this age of pessimism... Read More

The East Hampton Press & Southampton Press: 'A Blues Musician Pulls Colors From Artist's Pallette to Start a New Gallery', by Jennett Meriden Russell - Dec.15.09

Frank Latorre knows all too well that starting any new business—let alone an art gallery—in a challenging economic climate is risky. Still, the 55-year-old artist and musician believes that art is vital to human existence and may be needed even more in the worst of times... Read More