Works in Progress

Take a look at this interactive sample of a commissioned painting sold as a
WORK IN PROGRESS

Theory of Relatives: In Progress and Final Product

Slide the arrow icon right to see the "in progress" version of the painting. Slide the arrow icon left to see the finished work.

While it was sold at a less complete stage than other works in progress, “Theory of Relatives” is also an example of something that wouldn’t be shown on this website. As Pete explained to the purchasers, he was exploring the ascension and descension of life in the painting. However, at the time of the initial showing, he thought it looked like a cosmic ice cream cone. Pete worked with the couple on the theme and color palette to fit in a place in their home.

Pete established an art practice that evolved from the insights of his art instructors and mentors, including Mati Klarwein. As an artist Pete wanted success without fame, and studying with Mati not only allowed Pete to develop his unique voice, it also opened doors to receive support, including premier gallery representation. As a Black artist, the barrier to gaining visibility on the gallery scene is simple: it is a segregated and resistant market.

Many of Pete’s paintings sold as works-in-progress. This page will soon expand to include works-in-progress and instructional videos with links for students to access individual classes. If you are interested in seeing Pete’s current works-in-progress, contact the artist to arrange a private viewing.

Theory of Relatives: In Progress and Final Product

Slide the arrow icon right to see the "in progress" version of the painting. Slide the arrow icon left to see the finished work.

This comparison of Theory of Relatives at an early stage and upon completion is a sample of a sale of one of Pete’s paintings as a work-in-progress. While it was sold at a less complete stage than other works in progress, it is also an example of something that wouldn’t be shown on this website. As the artist explained to the purchasers, he was exploring the ascension and descension of life in the painting, however, at the time of the first showing, he thought it looked like a cosmic ice cream cone. Pete worked with the couple on the theme and color palette to fit in a place in their home.

commissions

Pete welcomes commissions of all kinds. Connect with Pete directly if you are interested in commissioning a work.

Back to the Future Portrait Series

This portrait series aligns with a practice Pete has with the majority of his paintings. He considers all paintings to be portraits and works-in-progress until they are signed and sold.

Pete paints to tell a story of a literal portrait, or a figurative portrait of spiritual possibility, and he allows some paintings to reveal their own conclusion. A painting that is a work-in-progress reflects life’s journey. Every personal encounter, photograph or portrait captures a moment in time of a person on the path of life. What cannot be seen are the surreal elements of the subject’s life, yet the complex story is there.

In the Back to The Future Portrait Series the basic theme is consistent: to paint the model’s back facing the future. This represents their vision of the future. Through telling the story of the model in this way, the face is revealed in the appropriate place for telling the surreal story of that person’s life from the past to the present.

Contact the artist directly if you’re interested in a portrait within this series.