Peter Calderwood
medium: painting
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 Daredevil 2005 Painting |
 Demonstration of Philosophy of Magic 2005 Painting |
 Sugar 2005 Painting |
 Studio Visit (Night) 2005 Painting |
 Studio Visit (Day) 2005 Painting |
 Untitled 2005 Painting |
 Untitled 2005 Painting |
 Acronudists 2005 Painting |
 Girls' Night Out 2005 Painting |
Contact information
Artist resides in: Stoughton, WI
Email Address: pccalderwood@yahoo.com
Artist statement
My work reflects years of studying prehistoric art forms, particularly cave paintings. I apply a limited palette combining acrylic paint, dense charcoal and often intense surface manipulation by way of various power tools. The surface is nearly always heavy grade paper. The horse has become a motif in my work. The interest is in the form as a design element rather than a depiction of the animal itself. I find it provides the drama and dynamics of the human form without the weight of exploitation.
Biography
I have been an artist and educator for over 20 years, begining with commercial and fine art photography. I taught photography in California for several years and now teach drawing and painting with Madison Area Technical College and University of Wisconsin-Extension in Madison. I exhibit regularly and my work is in many private and corporate collections.
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