Size: 5" x 5"
Medium: acrylic
Price - $275.00

About the painting:
Lily pads have been painted by artists throughout the centuries because they lend to a peaceful experience that can be calming to one's spirit. Claude Monet, the French impressionist, created what is perhaps the most famous series of lily pad paintings during the early part of the 20th century. While creating this painting, it reminded me of another one that I did in similar style - Ending Rain. The concentric circles going back into the painting create the depth that is crucial to a painting such as this.

About the artist:
Behind each of Peter's paintings is inspiration that comes from past experiences. There has to be that breathtaking moment when everything comes together in a harmony that strikes the core of his soul in order for him to paint something. Moments like these usually stem from childhood memories and for Peter they originated from hunting ducks with his father and brother in the Suisun Marsh of Northern California. During this time, he really became interested in the different species of waterfowl and drew them religiously. During his free time, Peter even drew the wildlife photos that appeared in hunting magazines as well as fantastic hunting scenes he longed to experience.

Upon graduating from the University of California at Davis with a degree in art, Peter moved to Bend, Oregon to hunt, fish, ski, and, above all, paint. It was there that he met and married his wife, Rachelle. Together, they hiked the many trails around Central Oregon gathering reference and studying the abundant wildlife. They now reside in the rich, diverse Willamette Valley in Oregon where they are raising their two children and Peter is pursuing his art full time.

Peter has been selected as the 2009 International Ducks Unlimited Artist of the Year and was also be included in the 2008 Pheasants Forever National Art Package. He has been named the Oregon Ducks Unlimited "Artist of the Year" for eight years. Proceeds from these art programs directly benefit wildlife habitat throughout the country. Peter has also been juried into the prestigious Birds in Art exhibition in Wisconsin three times and has appeared in Wildlife Art and US Art magazines as well as appearing twice on the cover of California Waterfowl.