REINIER

PETERS

CANADIAN ARTIST

Originally from Rotterdam he immigrated to Canada and after living in many places around Vancouver, including Deep Cove - which was the inspiration for the 1981 painting in watercolour - he located permanently to the Sunshine Coast with his family. The ocean has taken many forms in his paintings and the whimisical ‘Freighters’ painting was a finalist with the Federation of Canadian Artists.

Reinier ‘Roy’ Peters is a Sunshine Coast based artist and painter. His explorations of distinctively West Coast based landscapes have been the inspirations and dominant theme throughout his decades of artistry. He has been known to carve and model but is most recognized for his works on canvas - watercolour, oil and acrylic.

The West Coast has always been a powerful influence on his artwork, and earlier pieces showed a strong affinity for the art of the First Nations, including a series of engravings in collaboration with the widely recognized Haida artist, Clarence A. Wells.

Living near the Pacific Ocean, an endless source of inspiration, he has found the freedom to paint the elements that have contributed in the soulful and playful way that make our West Coast lives unique and extraordinary. In his Sunshine Coast studio he continues to create engaging original compositions that convey introspect, and appreciation of the time spent there.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

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ORIGINAL PAINTINGS

Westcoast inspired, large format originals in various mediums. View the collection of original paintings currently available for purchase in studio.

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ICONIC PRINTS

Replicated from the original these high quality prints capture every bit of the artist’s intention. Arguably the most iconic scene was the ‘Peppi’s’ painting in watercolour that immortalizes a familiar local restaurant in Dundarave, West Vancouver that is now known widely as the ‘Beachouse’ by the Earls Group. Reinier Peters was honoured in the artists dedication at the new restaurant and the Peppi’s print hangs proudly on the wall there today.

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  • PARTED SKY

  • DANCER

  • MY BIG PAL

  • FRAGMENT OF LIGHT

  • WINGS OF FORTUNE

  • FALL SUNLIGHT

  • WAKEFIELD BEACH

  • FROZEN SOLDIERS

  • PEPPI'S

  • GATEWAY

  • DEEP COVE

  • CHANGING SEASONS

  • DANCING SKY

  • PARTS UNKNOWN