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Apparently, there is a genetic component in the ability for drawing and sketching, since other family members have shown similar artistic inclinations. But despite genetic disposition Peter did not turn into a full-time artist. Instead, he became a pharmacist and has been working now in the industry for over 20 years.
During his university study however, he picked up portraiture and made dozens of human portraits, exclusively done as black and whites.
After he left university, pencils were no longer sharpened until 1998. In that year, Peter decided to blend together his old hobby of portraiture and his love for horses, in particular Quarter Horses. He and his partner Francis have been Reining enthousiasts and horse owners since 1993.
His first "equine" work was still done in black and white, but after a half-coloured "canine" adventure, Peter has explored the magnificent possibilities of conte crayons and made this his favourite medium. The conte colours and their endless shading nuances can be worked into wonderful and warm effects creating very vivid images.