- City
- Ottawa
- Booth
- Nathan Phillips Square
Booth 113
Peter Colbert
Drawing pictures from a very young age, Peter Colbert has evolved from a draftsman to a self-described colourist during a lifetime of exploration and creative expression. His overriding quest is to tell stories and express the human condition through his paintings, which run the gamut from figurative to abstract and landscape studies.
Born in Vancouver, B.C., Peter grew up in Toronto and graduated in Graphics at Humber College and won a scholarship OCAD, where he spent an additional 2 years studying fine art and illustration.
Peter spent his early career as an art director and a designer, involved with concepts, ad campaigns, packaging design and illustration. His associates noted his expertise and flair for illustration as well as design, and he was recognized for his work, winning several Lotus Awards in Vancouver, where he ran his own shop, Peter Colbert Design. He took notice when he was approached by a well-known limited edition printer, who asked to represent him.
Peter transitioned to being a full-time fine artist in 2006. His work has evolved over time, from inks to painting with oil, to acrylics is always experimenting to a significant degree with brushes, palette knives and scrapers of all types, and rollers, and has won several awards for his efforts. His breadth of work helps to keep him invigorated and fresh, with each painting presenting new challenges and rewards. Now living in Ottawa, Ontario, his work is available in galleries in Canada and the U.S., and he ships to all parts of the globe.
