Peter Fleming NEAC

About

Artist Statement

In his paintings, Peter wants to share what he describes as his small moments of vision. The beauty of a subject initiates the painting process and then the balancing act for him is to make an image that presents the visual facts while retaining the poetry of the theme. Fleming comes from a generation of figurative artists haunted by taunts of irrelevance. He is pleased to note that 'isms' tend to fade into 'wasms' while images retain their power to delight and intrigue.

Method of Working

Peter Fleming paints directly from the subject whenever possible. In the case of a large canvas and a high mountain, for example, he makes drawings and colour studies to work from in the studio. He does not use photographs, believing what is remembered and what is missed are vital elements for creating a meaningful image. If only information is required there are other ways to get it. Drawing is the foundation of all that he does.

Scholarships, Awards & Prizes

2010 David Messum Award, New English Art Club Open
2006 Cecile Jospe Prize, New English Art Club Open
2003 Sunday Times Watercolour Competition, 3rd Prize