our labels & the artist
Having grown up spending all his summers in Wolfeboro,
Peter is drawn to the rural New Hampshire landscape as inspiration for his paintings--the sparkling serenity in the play of evening light across the lake, the simple purity of a white clapboard barn in the snow, the warm patina of a weathered boathouse are refreshing to his heart.
He approaches each new piece with a desire to try something new.
Having worked as a full time artist since graduating from Principia College in 1976, he developed an appreciation for strong design and composition at school in daily practice as well as excursions to Europe to paint. Attention to detail and precise control of the medium was honed through years of work producing architectural renderings for historic restoration projects. He paints in watercolors, oils, and most recently in acrylics.
Peter has done the poster for the New England Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society for the past nine years. His illustrations have appeared in national magazines as well as in books. He has exhibited in many shows throughout New England and the Midwest, and has had more than 40 reproductions made of his work.
Beyond the appeal of the scenes themselves, he hopes that his work will stir an awareness of the value of preserving the character and history of this rich landscape we all enjoy.
For more on Peter Ferber
or to view his work, please visit:
The Art Place, 9 North Main St., Wolfeboro, NH 03894 (603)569-6159