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Peter Colbert

Peter Colbert

Peter Colbert is a contemporary Canadian artist who has been drawing and painting in some form or another for most of his life. After graduating in Graphic Design from Humber College in Toronto, he studied illustration at the Ontario College of Art. After 20 years in the commercial art field, he transitioned to a full-time fine art career.

The artist's traditional figurative paintings exhibit a whimsical, yet mysterious sense of wonder. He portrays the figures in his works with his or her back toward the viewer, allowing the viewer to vicariously experience the figure’s perspective of the surroundings and his or her emotional state. While the subject’s pose invites the viewer into the scene, each painting creates a new adventure.

Colbert's work has gained global recognition for its captivating subject matter and masterful execution. His figurative paintings are sought after by collectors around the world and have been exhibited in galleries and museums internationally.

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Peter Colbert: These 2

These 2

Peter Colbert

36 x 24 in

91 x 61 cm

US$ 1,600
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Hailing from Toronto, Canada, Colbert's artistic journey began with early accolades and awards, highlighting his innate talent and deep passion for art. His educational path led him to Humber College, where he honed his draftsmanship skills, and subsequently earned a scholarship to the renowned Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto.

After graduating, Colbert worked as a graphic designer and illustrator, building a solid foundation in design and visual storytelling. However, he eventually decided to focus on his personal artwork, which led him to develop his signature style of traditional figurative painting.

Colbert's paintings are known for their whimsical and mysterious sense of wonder, inviting viewers to vicariously experience the emotional state of the figures he portrays. He often positions his figures with their backs turned towards the viewer, allowing them to feel as though they are immersed in the scene, experiencing it firsthand. Each painting tells a unique story, creating a new adventure for the viewer.

Colbert says of his work: “Drawing has always been the bedrock of my art. And coming from the commercial art world, where creativity is highly valued, I try to give each of my paintings a certain “magic” that will make them rise above the ordinary and appeal to my spirit in some way. Regardless of the subject matter, there are unlimited possibilities in front of me, and each painting is a new adventure.”

Colbert's work has garnered global recognition and is exhibited and collected internationally.
Hailing from Toronto, Canada, Colbert's artistic journey began with early accolades and awards, highlighting his innate talent and deep passion for art. His educational path led him to Humber College, where he honed his draftsmanship skills, and subsequently earned a scholarship to the renowned Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto.

After graduating, Colbert worked as a graphic designer and illustrator, building a solid foundation in design and visual storytelling. However, he eventually decided to focus on his personal artwork, which led him to develop his signature style of traditional figurative painting.

Colbert's paintings are known for their whimsical and mysterious sense of wonder, inviting viewers to vicariously experience the emotional state of the figures he portrays. He often positions his figures with their backs turned towards the viewer, allowing them to feel as though they are immersed in the scene, experiencing it firsthand. Each painting tells a unique story, creating a new adventure for the viewer.

Colbert says of his work: “Drawing has always been the bedrock of my art. And coming from the commercial art world, where creativity is highly valued, I try to give each of my paintings a certain “magic” that will make them rise above the ordinary and appeal to my spirit in some way. Regardless of the subject matter, there are unlimited possibilities in front of me, and each painting is a new adventure.”

Colbert's work has garnered global recognition and is exhibited and collected internationally.

EXHIBITIONS

2022-23 Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA

                Life and Colour, Wall Space Gallery, Ottawa

Kingsway, Lambton Online Art Show & Sale

2021     Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles

2020     Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles

Wall Space Gallery, Ottawa

                Affordable Art Fair, London

                Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition

2019     Riverdale Art Walk, Toronto

                New Art Festival, Ottawa

                Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition

                Ottawa’s VOscars Gala

                Ottawa Riverkeepers Gala

2018     Sybil Frank Gallery Solo Show, Wellington, Ontario

                Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition

                Wall Space Gallery Solo Show

                Riverdale Art Walk

2017     In Plain Sight, Wall Space Gallery, Ottawa

Riverdale Art Walk, Toronto

2016      The New Art Festival, Ottawa

                Solo show, Art Square Gallery, Toronto