Lassen’s galleries are located in Hawai`i and in Las Vegas. A visit to any of these sites quickly establishes that the artist’s stylistic versatility offers something for almost every taste. The romantic style that he calls “Illusionary Realism,” for example, was employed in a work called “Freedom” that portrays exuberant dolphins leaping from a classic, curling “surfer’s wave” at midnight, against the backdrop of an oversized full moon and starry sky.Ultra photo-realism was employed for another dolphin portrait, “Verua Moana” (meaning “Ocean Angels”). This work offers a close-up view of two happy creatures as their heads break the surface of the water, seeming to smile at the observer.Lassen’s impressionistic mode was employed for “Lahaina Harbor Shore,” a work depicting pleasure boats tied up on the dock, with the whites, greens, blues, and pinks of the boats, trees, and sky reflected in the blue-black water.The versatility of Lassen’s style is reflected in his varied choices of mediums and materials as well. He typically works with acrylics, liquefied airbrushed paint, or watercolor, and has innovated a number of printing techniques to ensure that his vivid hues are transferred faithfully to all reproductions.The titles of his paintings are another clue to the man behind the work. “Galaxy of Life,” “Cosmic Voyagers,” “Whale Star,” “Temple of Light,” and “Ancient Mysteries” among others convey the outlook of a mystical environmentalist, which is precisely who Lassen is. A portion of the proceeds from sales of his paintings goes to Sea Vision, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving sea life and promoting other green causes. (His mother Carol heads this outfit.)