Frequently Asked Questions
- How can I purchase a painting?
- How can I tell if a painting is available for purchase?
- Will you ship a painting if I don't live in Seattle?
- Do you work on commission?
- What do the terms 'from life' and 'direct observation' mean?
- How can I be notified of shows?
- If I give you my mailing address, will I get a bunch of junk mail?
- Can I use images from this website?
- How can I purchase a painting? [Back to Top]
Easy. Find a painting you're interested in and click on the link below the image which says "Add to Inquiry." Once you've added a piece you can either use the provided link to view your inquiry list or continue perusing the site and adding other pieces that interest you. Once you've added all the pieces you want to find out about click on the Inquiry List link below the last piece you addded or at the bottom of the page. Complete your inquiry list with at least your name and email address and click "send" to submit your inquiry. Peter will respond within one to three business days. Purchases can be made by cash or check and include delivery within the Greater Seattle Area.
- How can I tell if a painting is available for purchase? [Back to Top]
All paintings without "Private Collection" in their description are available for purchase. Pieces with this description have already been purchased.
- Will you ship a painting if I don't live in Seattle? [Back to Top]
Yes, at an additional cost. Paintings can be packaged in sturdy wooden crates and shipped most anywhere in the world.
- Do you work on commission? [Back to Top]
Yes. Peter prefers projects that will allow him to paint directly from observation, but he may be open to other projects as well. Contact him for more details.
- What do the terms 'from life' and 'direct observation' mean? [Back to Top]
Artists use these two phrases to indicate that a particular piece of work was done while the artist was looking at the subject of the piece (as opposed to looking at nothing or a photograph for reference). Peter finds this distinction meaningful because when painting directly from life the artist is the sole interpretor of the scene being observed. Photography is an excellent artistic medium, but Peter prefers to work without its help because working from direct observation eliminates the mediation a camera would provide.
- Can I be notified of any shows? [Back to Top]
Yes. Simply add yourself to Peter's private mailing list and you will receive postcards notifying you of any upcoming shows. Not sure if Peter has you most up-to-date mailing address? Complete the mailing address form and Peter will update your address in his records.
- If I give you my mailing address, will I get a bunch of junk mail? [Back to Top]
Definitely not. Mailing and email addresses are kept entirely private and used solely for the purpose of notifying you of upcoming shows and events related to Peter's work. You won't receive any junk mail, but you will get a nice postcard every now and again!
- Can I use images from this website? [Back to Top]
Images on this website may not be used without Peter's prior written consent.
