Peter Pettegrew

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The Lake : A Documentary Exploring the Land and People of Lake Apopka. Peter has been included in a group of artists and photographers to create an exhibition of visual art that explores the region surrounding Lake Apopka. His original oil on canvas, “Light on Lake Apopka” depicts an approaching cold front and the unique atmospheric conditions that he witnessed while working on location.

In a recent installation Peter has placed an original oil painting which brings a colorful vista into the beautiful main room of a local Winter Park law firm where everyone will enjoy.

In this new painting, Peter has brought together all of the splendor of the river into one beautiful image of tranquility. A 30″x 50″ original oil on canvas, “St Johns River View” was created on commission. SOLD

Peter spent the last week exploring and painting in the Wekiva river basin for a charity event which raises funding for the Wekiva Wilderness Trust.  His original oil “Shell Island” raised $2000 for the Trust, and two other works sold at the Gala event, raising even more funds to help protect this natural treasure. SOLD

Peter was recently invited to create an installation for Outriggers New Smyrna. A beautiful facility which includes the Marina, Key West style villas and a wonderful restaurant and bar overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway. Please stop by if you are in the area and have a look. There are nearly twenty originals on display depicting the New Smyrna area as well as other Central Florida favorites. All works are listed and available for purchase. For more information, contact the studio at 407-694-6355. Or pettegrewstudio@bellsouth.net

In this painting, Peter has captured the fleeting moments of a Florida evening sunset in it’s most delicate detail. The clouds drift over a distant horizon of palms and marsh back-country.  “Drifting Clouds” is a 16×20 original oil on canvas. For pricing and availability, please contact the studio direct at 407-694-6355.   SOLD

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“Atlantic Dunes” is a 32″x32″ original oil on canvas depicting the nuance of colors in a morning sunrise on the coast of Florida. For further information, please contact the studio at 407-694-6355. SOLD

Morning light in the backcountry of Napa Valley. Original Oil on Canvas. Collection of the Artist.

In a view of the backcountry found inside the Canaveral National Seashore, Peter has captured the beautiful textures and atmospheric effects of the summer clouds drifting above the marsh landscape.