ArtPrize September 19 - October 7, 2012 | Grand Rapids, MI
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peter allen
caledonia, mi
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sample of construction art I will enter
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peter allen

Artist bio

Peter R Allen

Recipient of his high school senior art award.
Graduated from the Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids, MI.

First job as a designer for a Grand Rapids Advertising agency.
Advanced to Advertising Manager for Spartan Stores, based in Grand Rapids.
In early 1970, artist/teacher Don Pangborn invited Peter to his studio to try his hand at fine art painting.
In 1974, they founded “Thornbridge Studio” to further pursue their passion for fine art.

Peter has exhibited at various juried shows as well as solo shows that include Greenville Community Center, West Shore Community College, Kendall School of Art and Design, Lowell Area Arts Council, and Thornbridge Studio.


The purpose of my art, aside from the pleasure in creating it, is that it provides a positive impact on it's final environment. Nature is the guide for subject, color is the driving force."
About the work
Title: landscape constrution

Art form: 3-D

Medium: acrylic on constucted gator foam

Year created: 2011

Description of work: Many of my works,that I feel most excited about are created from emagination with little precept other than emotional energy.
Nature: The landscape of the midwest fields,western prairie,tropical seascapes,and sky views everywhere.This is the ultimate stimulus for subject direction.

Height: 4 feet
Width: 7 feet
Depth: 1 feet
peter allen is showing at:

Waters Building Waters Building
161 Ottawa Ave. NW
Suite 104
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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