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Peter G's Wildlife Artline™

Winter into Spring 2012

The E-Newsletter for wildlife artist Peter R. Gerbert, featured artist of the Florida Wildlife Federation and newly featured artist of Audubon of Florida

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Website Intro

Achievements

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Biography

Résumé

Original Paintings Available

New Category
Canvas Prints

Fine Art Prints
on Fine Art Papers

Commissions

Older Offset Lithograph Prints

Short Windows Media Films Made by the Artist

“After becoming certified open-water scuba diver in 2008, I did a number of dives in spring-fed Florida Rivers. All the while desiring to dive and photograph the coral reefs in the Atlantic Ocean, for some confidently new painting designs. It’s a bit intimidating to go miles offshore in deep water and actually do such a thing. After putting it off a few times, I finally went thru with it last month, doing two dives in the Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary. There can’t be anything quite like the adrenaline rush of putting on all the encumbering scuba-gear required and then letting your body roll backwards out of a boat, into a choppy sea… into the complete unknown...
It was absolutely the adventure of a lifetime. That’s me in the still from video (at left!)
When they say “it’s another world down there,” they’re not being expressive enough! It is my goal, and I am now working on, an original piece that will make you feel as though you’re there: in an underwater realm of unfamiliar landscapes composed of amazing coral structures, with intensely colorful fishes. The ceiling over 30 feet above your head, is the ceiling of the ocean.
My latest two completed original paintings are featured below in this e-newsletter. I’ll hope to show my new underwater painting tentatively titled “Voyage to the Bottom of the Coral Reef” at my art shows, a bit later in the spring. If the timing works, I might unveil it in my studio during my next open house.
Hope that all is well with you, and I’ll hope to see you at one of my art shows, or my next Art Studio -Open House Weekend. Forward this e-newsletter to friends or business contacts, if you feel so inclined!

My work is inspired by what I enjoy the most, my research into Florida’s most pristine places. A creative design with thrilling realism is my objective.” -Peter G

Upcoming Art Shows

Suncoast Arts Fest The Shops at Wiregrass | Wesley Chapel, Florida -January 21 & 22, 2012

Mount Dora Arts Festival Mount Dora, Florida -February 4 & 5, 2012

ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival Jupiter, Florida -February 18, 19 & 20, 2012 Fist time at this show! Abacoa Town Center in Jupiter – Central Boulevard and Donald Ross Road. Booth # 448
First Place Painting! ArtiGras Fine Arts Fest 2012

Bartow Bloomin' Arts Festival Bartow, Florida -March 3 & 4, 2012

Hernando County Arts, Crafts and Music Festival Brooksville, Florida -March 10 & 11, 2012 Tom Varn Park on Highway 50 -just west of downtown Brooksville. Please note: new dates!

Central Park Art Festival Winter Haven , Florida -March 17 & 18, 2012 Downtown Winter Haven

Lake Wales Art Show Shores of Lake Wales, Florida -March 24 & 25, 2012


THE NEXT ART STUDIO OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND
April 21 & 22, 2012 April 22nd is Earth Day 2012
Noon - 6:00pm Saturday ---------- Noon - 5:00pm Sunday
Location: The Wildlife Art Studio of Peter G in Ridge Manor, Florida
Meet the artist in person and experience his incredible, expansive art studio during an all weekend long open house party. Wine & other refreshments, cheese, snacks & desserts will be served. Peter G's latest Florida wildlife paintings will be on display, along with many exciting, new limited edition prints. Consider this E-newsletter to be your personal invitation. Please RSVP to the artist with an email, if you think you might attend (and note if you need driving directions!)

Old Florida Celebration of the Arts Cedar Key, Florida -April 28 & 29, 2012

Florida Blueberry Festival Brooksville, Florida -May 5 & 6, 2012 Downtown Brooksville/Hernando County, Florida New Event!

Mayfaire by the Lake Lakeland, Florida -May 12 & 13, 2012

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Audubon of Florida News
If You Had the Power to Keep Roseate Spoonbills Nesting in the Everglades, Would You?

Posted on November 23rd, 2011 in Everglades, Florida Bay, Tavernier Center
That is the question Audubon’s Dr. Jerry Lorenz faces every day as he leads a band of researchers into marshes and mangrove swamps to monitor the results of Everglades restoration.
Scientists are on the verge of demonstrating that freshwater flows are critical to the success of wading birds in the Everglades. But now dramatic cuts in government funds are cutting off the money Jerry and his science team need to keep going. To replace those lost funds, Audubon needs to raise $35,500 from people who care about the wildlife of the Everglades. Your contribution will keep these hardworking scientists in the field gathering the data we need to protect Everglades wildlife.
Everglades restoration depends on sound science. You can help Jerry and his research team today. Your contribution will be matched dollar for dollar by a foundation that has encouraged Audubon to focus on the science needed for Everglades restoration. As an added bonus, the first ten donations of $275 or more will receive a signed, limited edition canvas print of the beautiful painting "The Spoonbill Lagoon" by Peter R. Gerbert – a gorgeous gift for yourself or the nature-lover you know…

 

“The Spoonbill Lagoon” © Peter R. Gerbert As featured on the cover of the Florida Audubon Naturalist Winter 2010- 2011
SPECIAL EDITION: Printed with archival inks on canvas and spray-coated with UV varnish. Signed & numbered by the artist only to two-hundred and fifty. Image size approximately 16 by 23 inches

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Florida Wildlife Federation
Visit the FWF’s website http://www.fwfonline.org/ for current environmental issues concerning Florida, new membership, a nature store and much more…
Click on this link to see my full-color page in their latest newsletter! http://www.fwfonline.org/news/ffwn/FFWN_25_4.pdf See Page 9

New Original Paintings
Call the artist’s studio for availability and an appointment to see these unique paintings in person (352) 207-9632 -or- (352) 583-2614

 

“Florida Beachscapes –Plate 1” © 2012 Peter R. Gerbert
Acrylics on ¼ inch Gessobord with 3-D Texture & UV Varnish   Image size 15 by 40 inches   SOLD Commissioned by Private Collectors     More info about commissioning Peter G
A study of one of Florida’s beautiful and pristine beaches; included are the Snowy Egret, Royal Terns, and Sandpipers… Most of the foreground subject matter and the waves were built-up with thick layers of gesso and paint to achieve a 3-D effect. Over three months from start to finish; including the research required, design & painting... Fine Art Canvas Prints are currently being considered.

 

© 2012 Peter R. Gerbert
Acrylics on Gessobord with 3-D Texture & UV Varnish   Image size 14 by 20 inches, outside framing dimensions 22 by 28 inches      $4,500.00
The branches and bird were built-up with thick gesso and many layers of paint, actually creating sculpted-detail with three-dimensional depth. All of which diffuses into a surreal background of color and the Great Egret’s fanned out breeding-feathers, adding to the incredible deepness of this painting. A real collector’s piece! More info: http://www.PeterRGerbert.com/ploomburst.htm

Other new works are in progress and will be displayed as completed during the spring art show schedule!

“Now would be the perfect time to make an investment in this artist’s original artwork.
Don’t wait until the value skyrockets to make a purchase! You will have a missed golden opportunity.” -A note from an anonymous private collector in Largo, FL

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   NEW FINE ART PRINTS

 New Fine Art Canvas Prints Printed with archival inks and spray-coated with UV varnish

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The Wildlife Art Studio of Peter R. Gerbert
33324 Rowntree Drive Dade City, FL 33523-9246
(352) 583-2614   Cell: (352) 583-2614

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 the 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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