Born and raised in New Jersey, Pete began his love of nature.  Close proximity to the ocean as well as the bay gave him an appreciation of the color, contrast and emotion of a scene.  At the time he was too young to realize how this genuine appreciation of the world around him would manifest itself later in life with a career in art.

"Being an artist wasn't a conscious decision, it was inevitable."

Pete's favorite TV show as a child was "Learning to Draw" with John Nagy.  Learning perspective and getting a drawing to resemble his idol John was something that came naturally to him.  He recognized he had some talent which gave him the confidence to keep practicing.

"Then music entered my life and added a new dimension to my love of the arts"

It didn't take long for Pete's love of music to become a full time endeavor.  Playing, traveling and teaching music provided a new muse where he was very successful.  When he traveled to Saudi Arabia to entertain the troops during the Gulf War he realized how important music and the arts are to others.  How it lifts your spirits, eases your mind and provides an escape. 

"And it became important to me to share my enjoyment with others."

During a Christmas shopping excursion where Pete was buying art supplies for his son Freddy, he decided to purchase a set of watercolors and an artist's magazine for himself.  Immediately the joy and passion for fine art came flooding back and he hasn't stopped learning or painting since. 

"I find the time to fit both fine art and music in my life."

Pete moved to Georgia in 2004 to be closer to his family.  His parents, brother and sister live there and the yearly visits made him realize it would be a great place to raise his own family.  This move brought his work to another level. The change in landscape and the artists and art groups he has been involved with expanded his repertoire and constantly feed his daily desire to create. 

"The arts feed my soul and my family supports me."

The Jersey Shore and Pete's childhood still have a strong influence on his work.  Whether ocean or bay, landscape or still, acrylic, watercolor or pastel.  They all represent his constant passion for learning and expressing himself in new and unique ways.  There is no medium or scene that doesn't catch his eye or his heart.  

"Enjoy the Experience."

Currently exhibiting at Koream Art Gallery, Alpharetta, GA "2009"

Shows:Atlanta Artists Center 35 Annual Traveling Show 2007,AAC Reflections "2007"

Kudzu Art Zone- "Feel The Heat" August "2008"

International Society of Acrylic Painters- Juried into their 3rd annual exhibition "2008"

Exhibited at: Cafe TuTu Tango,Atl,"06", Northern Star Cafe,Norcross,"08", Paisanos Restaurant,Norcross,"08

Dominicks Restaurant,Norcross,GA,"08", 45 South Main,Atl. "09"

Corporate Installations: Georgia School Of Message,Suwanee,GA

Red Pepper Advertising Agency, Lawrenceville,GA

James Marotta,Real Estate Professionals Firm, Atl, GA

Emory Clinic, Atl, GA

Network Communications Inc., Lawrenceville, GA

Home Portraits:

Murphy Realty, Jeffery Macpherson/ Realtor, Red Bank, New Jersey

Dianne Turton Realty, Mary Jo Binns/ Realtor, Sea Girt, New Jersey

Harry Norman Realty, Atl, GA