"Realism is the new avant-garde." -Peter Yesis

A native of New Jersey, Peter works from his home studio in Omaha and en plein air to capture commonplace scenes and objects and to transform them into images of lasting beauty. A few chairs in the yard, an old man on a porch or a garden bouquet may become the centerpiece of a painting. "I look for an object or a scene that is part of daily life. My art is not necessarily about magnificence or splendor, but about the unexpected simplicity and honesty of our immediate surroundings."

Peter Yesis demonstrated a natural artistic talent early in life, but not until reaching his fifties did he pursue art on a full time basis. He renders paintings in a softened, realistic style that leaves space for thought and reflection. "Whether I am painting a still-life, a figurative or a landscape, my goal is to draw the viewer's eyes to the underlying beauty of everyday life."

Peter places great importance on art education for professionals and amateurs alike. He has presented workshops for artist groups in Iowa and Nebraska and for the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha, Nebraska. Visit his blog at http://dailypaintingpractice.blogspot.com for fun and witty art commentary and education.

Peter's paintings have been purchased by artists and collectors across the world and have been juried into exhibitions by the International Guild of Realism, Salon International, Oil Painters of America, the American Plains Artists and the C.M Russell Auction. He is presently represented by the Articles Gallery in Omaha, Nebraska and the desChamps Gallery in Lambertville, New Jersey.

Peter is a member of the International Guild of Realism, the Americans Plains Artists Association and Oil Painters of America.