Peter R. Gerbert -Original Painting Commission Work

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Peter R. Gerbert, Wildlife Artist

Original Painting Commission Work

Is it only after an artist's demise that their work may suddenly skyrocket in value, due to a great demand for a limited number of original paintings and signed prints? What happens to the value of an artist's work if the artist does become well-recognized during their lifetime? Aside from growing nationwide recognition, Peter R. Gerbert has kept the title of Featured Artist of the Florida Wildlife Federation since 1997, and his art continues to appreciate in value. Many of Peter R. Gerbert's fine art collectors consider his paintings to be an excellent investment. Some of the artist's recent highlights include:

	• 10 /23 /10 Peter R. Gerbert receives a very special WILDLIFE ART OF THE YEAR AWARD from the AUDUBON OF FLORIDA for his painting “The Spoonbill Lagoon,,” the first time Florida Audubon recognizes any artist with this distinction. Prints of the painting are now being marketed exclusively through Audubon, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the group’s conservation efforts, including Roseate Spoonbill research projects.
	• Special Conservation Award from the Florida Wildlife Federation during their 70th Annual Conservation Awards Banquet & Benefit
	• Marketed internationally by Bits & Pieces, Inc.
	• Art exhibited at the Tampa Museum of Art
	• Winner of countless art show awards
	• Original paintings hang on permanent display in such locations as Disney's Celebration Hotel, the Osceola County Courthouse in Kissimmee, Florida and Bishop Lynch's new Chancellery building in St. Petersburg, Florida
	• Several of Peter G's paintings became patches for Boy Scouts of America, Florida Chapters.

For more accomplishments, please read the Artist's Biography, Complete Resume and the new Achievements page. Hire Peter G for a personal, original painting and enjoy a rewarding experience! Become involved in the creation of one of the artist's originals. A painting that will last you a lifetime, and then some...

• “In Mom We Trust” © 2012 Peter R. Gerbert
Original Sold –Commissioned by a Private Collector
Acrylics on Gessobord –Image Size 20 x 31 inches

"Being hired to do an original painting becomes a very enjoyable challenge for me. Working closely with my client(s) to decide on subject matter, size, and so forth: I'll work with them through my entire design process. As long as I can keep to wild animals and birds; without having to depict anything manmade. My main focus is on native Florida wildlife and pristine landscapes. Extensive research takes me out into the natural world to closely observe wildlife; along with the time of year, the weather, and to study what's growing in the particular wild place chosen for the background. Going by my pencil sketches, photography, HD video, direction of light and color balance studies, I will work and rework different designs, until we (the investor and I) decide on the best composition and size.

Please watch my new film, "The Creation Process" on the Short Films page; it will give you an in-depth look at what goes into my paintings, from my start out in the wilderness, to the completion of the painting on my easel." -Peter R. Gerbert

Artist Peter G at work in his new art studio

Treat yourself and decorate a wall in your home or office with a truly unique and timeless investment by this well-recognized wildlife artist. Contact the artist today about commissioning him for an original, acrylic wildlife painting: email gonewild@PeterRGerbert.com. Or call the artist's studio for more information (352) 583-2614. The artist's availability is very limited. Original painting commissions may be scheduled in advance. Prices include framing of the client's choice by Florida Frames, Inc. is St. Petersburg, Florida. An Artist/Buyer Agreement will be furnished, to be signed by both parties with the artist requesting a 50% deposit with the balance due based upon the completion, framing and delivery of the original painting.

Other paintings that were recently commissioned by private collectors include:

• "The Spoonbill Lagoon" © Peter R. Gerbert Acrylics
Commissioned by Michael H. Sheridan Member of the Board of Directors, Audubon of Florida

• "Coastal Bliss" © Peter R. Gerbert Acrylics

• The fine art print endorsed by the Florida Wildlife Federation"The Snail Kites of Grassy Waters," was originally commissioned by private collectors in West Palm Beach. Peter G's research took him out into the Grassy Waters Preserve in south Florida, to search for the rare Snail Kite with a professional canoe guide. Always being creative, the artist decided to try to capture the entire landscape with 35mm film. Panning with his camera and taking enough stills to complete a 360 circumference around the water-bound canoe; then handing the camera to Beth, the canoe guide, to be included! Using some Adobe Photoshop skills and an ingenious HTML code; the pan is animated on a brand new web page...

Download this new web page and watch the full animated 360° pan from the canoe! File size: 307k please allow several minutes for the page to load if you’re on dial-up. Note: It only works with Microsoft Internet Explorer (and it may not work if the JAVA on your computer does not comply with the code commands!) Recommended screen resolution 1024 x 768. Apparently, the effect doesn't work in Firefox!

Featured artist of the Florida Wildlife Federation since 1997; a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this artist's Limited Edition Prints directly benefits conservation efforts in Florida
Featured artist of Audubon of Florida; a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the new canvas print “The Spoonbill Lagoon” benefits the society’s conservation efforts

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