Peter Howe

Norfolk Wherry - Limited Edition Print

San Francisco Through Red - Limited Edition Print

Paddle Steamer Waverly- Limited Edition Print

I can absorb myself in any book on art whether it is about an artist or a particular type of painting. I do like impressionists work and try to visit galleries exhibitions where I purchase books and literature on the various artist/artists exhibiting. I have a monthly art magazine subscription, because apart from seeing and reading about other artists work it is useful to see the latest paints and materials available.

Places - There are so many beautiful places in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland that I seldom travel farther afield.

Twice a month I go out on day trips making sketches and taking photographs for future references. When exhibiting I will either mix a selection of paintings or work on a theme basis, ie water, people, flowers, landscapes etc., this is also a good way of preventing 'painters block.'

Pets - I love cats and when I am in the studio Dinky my cat usually sits in the window or under a lamp. She is called Dinky after my childhood and adult love of Dinky toys. When the grandchildren visit Dinky sometimes ends up with an acrylic makeover in places but on the whole most of the paint ends up on paper.

I paint in oils and acrylics., I find working with acrylics and oils on a fairly small scale makes me work faster to complete the painting in one sitting if possible. Thick creamy paint pushed around the canvas with brushes, knives and fingers etc (wonderful). Still life and flowers are excellent subjects for this style of painting.

I enjoy painting seascapes and water related subjects, children looking into a rock pool, boats in a harbour, waves breaking, tranquil lochs and bays all have an excitement with a certain mystery. When the painting requires a lot of tonal work, small or large I usually paint in oils as the tones can be adjusted whilst the paint is still workable over several days, this would be impossible with acrylics. Every now and then I like to paint something humorous based on lifes daily events, because one can see an amusing side to most things.