Peter Van Breda

Peter was born in Zimbabwe in 1957 and now lives in England. Growing-up on a remote farm and living very closely with the natural environment has shaped Peter's awareness and understanding of his surroundings. He draws a great deal of inspiration for his paintings from working outdoors. Preferring to work directly from the subject, plein-air, Peter is able to express his particular passion for light and atmosphere. The ever-changing light creates a sense of urgency within the painting where he tries to capture the vitality before the light changes. Peter's paintings are figurative and his personal interpretation is expressed by capturing the mood and atmosphere of the subject over a period of time, offering the viewer the opportunity to share the experience.  

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