Peter Wyse is a Canadian artist who works from his home studio in the historic village of Clayburn, British Columbia. Peter shares this charming space with his wife, son and labradoodle ‘Sprite’. From children racing down snowy slopes and hockey played on frozen ponds to wandering bears, passing orcas, and the family pet that knows more than it should, his paintings celebrate the quiet rituals of everyday life and the moments that shape our memories. Peter was introduced to art at an early age through his grandfather, R.E. Walker, who schooled his grandson in the practice of painting and the discipline required by an artist. He later studied art history and fine arts at the University of British Columbia. Four years after receiving his degree, his grandfather suggested, “Time to quit your day job!” This encouragement has led to a successful solo career and his work is now featured in private collections throughout the world. “I live within a landscape of dogs and frogs, flora and fauna, and even a rubber duck or two. My life is both peaceful and playful and this is what I paint.” Peter Wyse’s eclectic art interests range from Matisse and Rothko to the murals of Mesoamerica. These influences are evident within his spatial relationships and with his lively use of colour and line. Over more than twenty-five years, he has developed a distinctive process of layering, sanding and polishing acrylic paint to create the velvety finish that has become a signature of his work.