Artist Bio: Pete Pascoe |
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A resident of Mt Eliza in Victoria, Australia, Pete paints Acrylic Seascapes from around the State of Victoria. Pete is also a Musician. See www.petepascoe.com for more details about Pete's work. ‘I paint these scenes to bring a sense of peace into people’s homes and to remind us how beautiful Victoria’s coastline is. ’ Pete use acrylics for the vibrant natural colours. Coming from a watercolour background, his use of semi-transparent washes over stronger colours suggest light and depth. The fast drying nature of the medium keeps Pete moving and helps give his paintings a fresh sense of immediacy. Pete’s free washes of clouds and water contrast with his fine detail of the yachts and beaches. The resulting realism, combined with the natural style and keeps the eye moving to the different points of focus. Each painting invites the viewer to take a few relaxed breaths and be drawn into the scene. Pete’s many well received exhibitions have helped to establish him as one of Bayside’s new painters of seascapes. Pete recieved the 'People's Choice' award in the Pinklady Artshow,Brighton. Pete is also a Cartoonist and Illustrator of Children’s books. He draws/paints - in watercolour/pen - cartoons of animals engaged in human activities. Pete performs his lively workshops in Libraries, Festivals, Schools and Corporate Events. Pete illustrates for magazine articles, private commissions and internet publications. Exhibitions Current and Past: Mornington Library - Solo - Nov 2019, July 2022 & 2024 Derinya ArtShow 2018, 2019, 2024 Sorrento Art Show 2013 / 16 /17 Bayside Council Artrium Program – solo - Aug 2010 / 12 / 14 /17 Bayside Art Show 2014 / 16 /17 / 2023 Mornington Art Show 2016, 2024 Red Hill Art Show - 2016 Camberwell Art Show 2015 Imbibe Bar - solo - 2015 Hobsons Bay Art Show 2014 Bayside Acquisitive Art Prize 2014 Blue Dog Gallery - 2013 Daylesford Art Show 2011 / 2013 Beaumaris Library August - solo -2013 Sandringham East Primary ARTSFEST 2012 Ripponlea Ripper Art Show Jul 2011 Beaumaris Library - Bayside Literary Festival 2011 May/June Black Rock House – Mar 2011 Pink Lady Art Show Exhibition & Competition Oct 2010 – Winner People’s Choice Award Gallery Sunshine Everywhere - 2010 Pink Lady Art Exhibition 2007-2010 / 2012 En Plein Air Sandringham Lions Art Exhibition 2009 / 10 – awarded highly commended 2009 Pete performs at Festivals and Schools, with the vision of inspiring children and adults alike to discover/rediscover the artist within. Holding Step-by-Step workshops which are fun, interactive, and creative Pete guides the audience through the process of drawing his characters and then talks on how to create and develop their own character. Background Information: Originally from New Zealand, Pete moved to Melbourne in 1997 and has over 25 years experience playing piano professionally. Composer of over 650+ songs, Pete’s musical compositions range from contemporary classical to rock songs. Musically released 6 CDs in a range of genres - visit www.bandcamp.com/petepascoe Exhibitions: Bayside Acquistite Art Prize 2014 Daylesford Art Show 2011/2013 Beaumaris Library August 2013 - Paintings Sandringham East Primary ARTSFEST 2012- Paintings Ripponlea Ripper Art Show Jul 2011 Beaumaris Library - Bayside Literary Festival 2011 May/June Black Rock House – paintings – Mar 2011 Pink Lady Art Show Exhibition and Competition Oct 2010 – Winner of People’s Choice Award Bayside Council Artrium Program – Acrylic Paintings of Port Phillip Bay & Great Ocean Rd – Aug 2010/12 Gallery Sunshine Everywhere - 2010 Pink Lady Art Exhibition 2007-2010/2012 En Plein Air Sandringham Lions Art Exhibition 2009/10 – received highly commended 2009 Drawing Workshops: Sacred Heart Fathers Day Workshops 2013 Sandringham East Primary School Book Week 2013 Sandringham East Primary School ARTSFEST2012 Blanc Canvas Studio, Hampton, Vic 2011 Sunshine Harvester Primary School – Aug 2010 Geelong Grammar Glamorgan – August 2010 Tintern Girls Junior School – August 2010 Bayside Literary Festival - 2010 Gasworks Holiday Program - Jan and April 2010 Pink Lady Art Exhibition – 2009/2010/12 St Gregory’s Primary School Doncaster 2009 Mornington Special Developmental School 2009 Holy Trinity Kindergarten 2009 Hunt Memorial Pre-school 2009 Gallery Sunshine Everywhere 2009/10 Bright’n’Sandy Food and Wine Festival 2008/09/10 Brighton Library Book Release 2006 Market: Arts Centre Sunday Market – Art, Books, CDs – 2003 to current date |