BIOGRAPHY
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Peter Woolley was born in Derby in 1960. He was educated at Spondon Comprehensive School, where he received Art tuition from the late Wilfred Ball. Leaving school at 16, he worked for 6 years at Rolls Royce in Derby, ultimately as an Assistant Buyer. He left the company in 1982 to more fully pursue his interests in music and painting. A bad experience with a gallery reinforced his desire to have as complete control over the sales of his work as possible, resulting in his first one-man exhibition at the Guildhall in Derby in February 1983. After early experimentation with subject and medium, he settled for the pure watercolour style he now employs. He began painting full-time in December 1986.
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In June 1991, Peter presented his PENNINE WAY EXHIBITION, a collection of 50 finished paintings and a portfolio of working sketches depicting Britain's first official Long Distance footpath. He has since repeated his success with the COAST TO COAST, THREE PEAKS and WEST HIGHLAND WAY Exhibitions, and all his subsequent work has been, in some way, directly related to his experiences on walking/backpacking expeditions.
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Peter Woolley's original work can be found in private collections throughout Great Britain and overseas (principally in Norway, USA, Canada, Hong Kong, China and Australia), and many paintings have been published as Limited Edition prints and Art cards.
Besides touring extensively in the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District, where he gathers his raw material in the form of outdoor sketches, he also teaches watercolour to beginners in Derbyshire, and runs weekend courses across the North of England throughout the summer months. In May 2005, he opened his own Gallery / Studio, The Courtyard Gallery in Hawes, North Yorkshire.
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Peter has written and produced a full range of products designed to
help the home student learn how to paint in watercolour. His successful
CD-Rom: Peter Woolley's Watercolour Studio 3 and his laminated
sets of Study Packs (Watercolour Stages 1 and 2 & Sketching
Guide) are suitable for all abilities, from complete beginner upwards.
March 2005 saw the launch of his first book, published by
David & Charles, entitled Drawing Towards Watercolour. Two videos featuring Peter Woolley,
produced by the SAA are also available. All products
(CD-Roms, Book, Videos, Study Packs, Prints, Cards and even original watercolours)
can be ordered direct from this website, via the on-line secure
order form and shipped to anywhere in the world.
He has appeared on TV, on The Painting and Drawing Channel
(Sky Digital Channel 167), and has recently been appointed art tutor on board Saga and Fred Olsen Cruises.
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Click here for further information regarding
Courses for beginners
Weekend Workshops
Beginners Workshops in Hawes
or
Forthcoming Exhibitions & Demonstrations.
Alternatively, contact Peter directly from here:
enquiries@peterwoolley.co.uk.
PRIVATE COMMISSIONS
Peter Woolley offers a full range of commission services that can be tailored to suit every need.
Working in a traditional watercolour style, he will produce high-quality Original Fine-Art to order, fully-framed, Unframed or mounted. Although primarily a watercolour artist, he will be happy to provide quotes for work in Pencil and Ink, and for items of an illustrative nature
Amongst the numerous commissions of private houses, hotels, churches (usually for weddings or wedding anniversaries) and favourite beauty-spots, he has also been given many unusual commissions:
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'Victorian' Sketchbook
'Fantasy' landscapes / illustrations
Illustrated Maps
Sports Grounds
Album Sleeves
Book illustrations
Wedding Bouquets
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House Portraits:
Do you live in an old or interesting house? Perhaps a good friend or relative has just moved into a new home, or has left one after many years. An original watercolour of the house will last generations.
Weddings / Anniversaries:
A framed original painting of the church in which a couple have been married can provide the perfect Wedding or Anniversary present. Why not commission a watercolour of the bouquet?
Favourite Views:
Everybody has a favourite view or beauty spot that invokes that special memory. Peter has been commissioned to produce work for leaving presents, birthdays, anniversaries and commemorative occasions of every sort.
Christmas Gifts:
Original paintings make excellent Christmas gifts. September to December is traditionally a busy time of year for a working artist, so do book your Christmas commissions early to avoid disappointment!
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Please fill out the following form if you would like a free no-obligation quote and/or would like to view the Past-Clients Portfolio:
WATERCOLOUR DEMONSTRATIONS
For many artists, the opportunity to witness the development of an original watercolour
painting at the hands of an experienced professional can be rewarding and highly beneficial. The
chance to see the laying of washes as they happen, and to ask questions directly, offer groups
a valuable insight into tried and tested methods and techniques.
Whatever size your Art Group or Society, Peter Woolley will be happy to provide a quote for
a visiting demonstration or workshop.
"I've always enjoyed the thrill of demonstrating. A lively group can make it a stimulating
and entertaining experience. The very nature of watercolour ensures a degree of unpredictability.
Painting becomes a performance art!"
To book a demonstration e-mail: demos@peterwoolley.co.uk