Thursday, February 28, 2008

Article on Peter's style and technique

Canvasses of Africa a hit...
Recent article in the Weekend Post.
Wilderness artist Peter Pharoah‘s works depicting heat and dust of the continent almost all destined for Europe, writes Timothy Twidle.

The paintings of Peter Pharoah, who lives and works at Wilderness on the Garden Route, are in such demand that 90 per cent of his output leaves the country, destined to adorn the homes of foreign buyers in Euroland countries. In his paintings, Pharoah juxtaposes slabs of colour rather in the manner of the great French artists with the same finesse as the notes of a Beethoven piano sonata. For Pharoah, art has always been pivotal in his life...
Read more ... http://www.weekendpost.co.za/main/2008/02/09/life/lf01_09022008.htm