Peter Williams

Joined Artfinder: Feb. 2014

Artworks for sale: 15

(21)

United Kingdom

About Peter Williams

 
 
  • Biography

    Having always had an interest in the natural world, I use art to express my passion for wildlife, both British and the more exotic. I'm also inspired by music, people and places that have influenced me throughout my life.

    I finished school aged 16. At 17 I left home and joined the British army where my true education took place. I'm self taught at almost everything I do or have done and continue to learn each day. I now live on the Suffolk coast where I have a studio in my home. I work every day to the sound of loud blues or rock music. The rest of my time is spent out hiking with my dogs, wood carving or writing. I've written 2 novels and an autobiography so far. Occasionally I remember to feed myself too.


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  • Education

    1963 - 1968

    Welwyn Garden City High School

  • Awards

    1961

    Hornimans Tea Painting competition

    If you type 'Hornimans Tea Painting Competition' into your search engine, a chapter of my autobiography 'Blood, Sweat and Beer' may come up which will explain in greater detail this momentous event in my young life. Suffice to say I won a book token worth 25 shillings (people under 50 may need to Google that) which was about equivalent to a day's pay for my father at the time. From that day I considered myself an artist. I bought a big fat wildlife encyclopedia with my token which further influenced the direction of my fledgling career.

    There were other minor awards after that, but few worth a mention. As a serving soldier I did receive a prize for a caricature I created of the regimental sergeant major. For that I was awarded three days in the guardhouse for insubordination.
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    Event: Mighty Fine Art by Peter Williams

    Dates: 1 Nov 2015 - 5 Nov 2015

    Venue: The Workshop Gallery, Snape Maltings, Snape, Suffolk, UK.

    A five day solo exhibition in the 'Old Workshop' gallery on the quay at Snape Maltings in Suffolk. I will be in attendance each day and will be displaying approximately 40 original paintings and drawings as well as a selection of giclee prints and greetings cards.

    Snape is a lovely place deep in rural, coastal Suffolk on the banks of the river Alde, surrounded by marshland and the beautiful Suffolk countryside. The maltings complex houses several galleries, shops, a bakery with cafe as well as a very nice pub. Well worth a visit if in the area.

    My exhibitions are always dog friendly, relaxed affairs where I enjoy meeting and chatting to visitors from all over the country who have chosen the area for a getaway break, as well as the local art enthusiasts.

    Event: Mighty Fine Art

    Dates: 29 May 2015 - 4 Jun 2015

    Venue: The Workshop Gallery, Snape Maltings, Snape, Suffolk, UK.

    A week long solo exhibition in the 'Old Workshop' gallery on the quay at Snape Maltings in Suffolk. I will be in attendance each day and will be displaying approximately 40 original paintings and drawings as well as a selection of giclee prints and greetings cards.

    Snape is a lovely place deep in rural, coastal Suffolk on the banks of the river Alde, surrounded by marshland and the beautiful Suffolk countryside. The maltings complex houses several galleries, shops, a bakery with cafe as well as a very nice pub. Well worth a visit if in the area.

    My exhibitions are always dog friendly, relaxed affairs where I enjoy meeting and chatting to visitors from all over the country who have chosen the area for a getaway break, as well as the local art enthusiasts.

    Event: Peter Williams

    Dates: 5 Sep 2014 - 11 Sep 2014

    Venue: The Workshop Gallery, Snape Maltings, Snape, Suffolk, UK.

    A solo exhibition at the Workshop Gallery on the quay at Snape Maltings where I will be displaying my latest work and a large selection of giclee prints.

    Event: Peter Williams

    Dates: 30 May 2014 - 5 Jun 2014

    Venue: The Workshop Gallery, Snape Maltings, Snape, Suffolk, UK.

    A solo exhibition where I will be exhibiting approximately 45 original paintings and drawings as well as a large selection of giclee prints.

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Education

1963 - 1968

Welwyn Garden City High School


Awards

1961

Hornimans Tea Painting competition

If you type 'Hornimans Tea Painting Competition' into your search engine, a chapter of my autobiography 'Blood, Sweat and Beer' may come up which will explain in greater detail this momentous event in my young life. Suffice to say I won a book token worth 25 shillings (people under 50 may need to Google that) which was about equivalent to a day's pay for my father at the time. From that day I considered myself an artist. I bought a big fat wildlife encyclopedia with my token which further influenced the direction of my fledgling career.

There were other minor awards after that, but few worth a mention. As a serving soldier I did receive a prize for a caricature I created of the regimental sergeant major. For that I was awarded three days in the guardhouse for insubordination.

There are no upcoming events

Show previous events Hide previous events

Previous events

Event: Mighty Fine Art by Peter Williams

Dates: 1 Nov 2015 - 5 Nov 2015

Venue: The Workshop Gallery, Snape Maltings, Snape, Suffolk, UK.

A five day solo exhibition in the 'Old Workshop' gallery on the quay at Snape Maltings in Suffolk. I will be in attendance each day and will be displaying approximately 40 original paintings and drawings as well as a selection of giclee prints and greetings cards.

Snape is a lovely place deep in rural, coastal Suffolk on the banks of the river Alde, surrounded by marshland and the beautiful Suffolk countryside. The maltings complex houses several galleries, shops, a bakery with cafe as well as a very nice pub. Well worth a visit if in the area.

My exhibitions are always dog friendly, relaxed affairs where I enjoy meeting and chatting to visitors from all over the country who have chosen the area for a getaway break, as well as the local art enthusiasts.

Event: Mighty Fine Art

Dates: 29 May 2015 - 4 Jun 2015

Venue: The Workshop Gallery, Snape Maltings, Snape, Suffolk, UK.

A week long solo exhibition in the 'Old Workshop' gallery on the quay at Snape Maltings in Suffolk. I will be in attendance each day and will be displaying approximately 40 original paintings and drawings as well as a selection of giclee prints and greetings cards.

Snape is a lovely place deep in rural, coastal Suffolk on the banks of the river Alde, surrounded by marshland and the beautiful Suffolk countryside. The maltings complex houses several galleries, shops, a bakery with cafe as well as a very nice pub. Well worth a visit if in the area.

My exhibitions are always dog friendly, relaxed affairs where I enjoy meeting and chatting to visitors from all over the country who have chosen the area for a getaway break, as well as the local art enthusiasts.

Event: Peter Williams

Dates: 5 Sep 2014 - 11 Sep 2014

Venue: The Workshop Gallery, Snape Maltings, Snape, Suffolk, UK.

A solo exhibition at the Workshop Gallery on the quay at Snape Maltings where I will be displaying my latest work and a large selection of giclee prints.

Event: Peter Williams

Dates: 30 May 2014 - 5 Jun 2014

Venue: The Workshop Gallery, Snape Maltings, Snape, Suffolk, UK.

A solo exhibition where I will be exhibiting approximately 45 original paintings and drawings as well as a large selection of giclee prints.


 

Biography

Having always had an interest in the natural world, I use art to express my passion for wildlife, both British and the more exotic. I'm also inspired by music, people and places that have influenced me throughout my life.

I finished school aged 16. At 17 I left home and joined the British army where my true education took place. I'm self taught at almost everything I do or have done and continue to learn each day. I now live on the Suffolk coast where I have a studio in my home. I work every day to the sound of loud blues or rock music. The rest of my time is spent out hiking with my dogs, wood carving or writing. I've written 2 novels and an autobiography so far. Occasionally I remember to feed myself too.