One Year of Daily Painting Practice

Thursday, July 19, 2007

On July 19, 2007, I completed the first year of daily painting practice and associated postings on my blog at http://dailypaintingpractice.blogspot.com.  Through my postings, I not only improved my technique, but discovered some wonderful new relationships with artists and buyers from all over the world.  During the past year, it was my goal to train myself to work from life and in natural lighting.  I focused primarily on still life pieces.  My second year of practice paintings will concentrate on en plein air painting. 

Featured Exhibit at So-Oh Gallery, Lincoln, September, 2007

Saturday, June 16, 2007

During the month of September, 2007, the So-Oh Gallery in Lincoln, Nebraska will feature my work. The exhibit will begin on September 7 with an open reception from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM coinciding with the Lincoln First Friday Gallery Walk on that evening. www.so-oh-art.com. 

Nebraska Art and Artist Exposition and Sale

Saturday, December 9, 2006

On Saturday, December 9, 2006, I participated with other working Nebraska artists in the exhibition of our combined works at the first Nebraska Art and Artist Exposition and Sale. 

Capturing a Likeness Portrait Class for Iowa Artists

Saturday, November 11, 2006

On November 11, 2006, I taught a class for a group of artists in northwest Iowa focusing on capturing a likeness in portrait sketching.  We worked on a tonal rather than a linear approach to drawing a likeness. 

New Representation at So-Oh Gallery,Lincoln, Nebraska

Friday, November 3, 2006

On November 3, 2006, the So-Oh Gallery www.So-Oh-Art.com, in Lincoln, Nebraska invited me to display my work.  This is my first gallery representation. 

Initiation of Daily Painting Practice Blog

Monday, July 31, 2006

On July 31, 2006, I initiated my blog, http://dailypaintingpractice.blogspot.com, joining the many fine artists who post a work daily online.  Although I frequently offer my daily paintings for sale on eBay, I use this blog to discipline myself to develop my hand and eye. 

Website Launches

Saturday, March 26, 2005

After several weeks of development The Peter Yesis Art website launches. The site features information about the artist, a gallery, pricing information, news & events, and contact information. 

Contact

Monday, March 7, 2005

I look forward to hearing from you. If you have any questions or comments please contact me using one of the methods below.

E-Mail

info@peteryesisart.com

Mailing Address

3218 N. 67th Avenue
Omaha, Nebraska
68104

Phone

(402) 960-8793

Pricing Policy

Monday, March 7, 2005

Pricing for Commissioned Paintings

Portraits

Prices are for a single individual. For additional figures, add 50% of the base price. Detailed backgrounds, large sizes and pets may entail an additional fee in an amount determined after consultation with the client. Portraits are delivered unframed.

Commissioned Still-Lifes

Prices individually negotiated

Commissioned Landscapes/Cityscapes

Prices individually negotiated

General Pricing Terms

Prices do not include framing, delivery, packing, shipping and handling, taxes where applicable, insurance, or installation. The artist's travel and per diem expenses more than 20 miles outside the artist's local area are payable by the buyer.

For commissioned paintings, a non-refundable deposit of 40% is due upon contract signature. The deposit and contract reserve a place on the waiting list and hold the price. The balance is due upon the acceptance of the painting.

Delivery is made and title to the painting passes to the buyer upon payment in full. Peter Yesis reserves and retains all rights of reproduction and all copyrights in the preliminary designs, the final painting, and any incidental works made in the creation of the painting.

Procedures for Commissioned Paintings

Portraits

1. The process begins with a client-artist consultation during which the general concept, number of figures, figure size, location, dress, background and intended location for the painting are discussed.

2. A signed contract with a 40% non-refundable deposit reserves a place on the waiting list and holds the price. Additional expenses necessitated by travel, special background, attire and other items to be included in the painting are also addressed in the contract and may be payable at this time.

3. A sitting may occur on the same date or may be scheduled separately at an agreed upon location, date and time. Time is spent with the subject to aid the artist in determining a suitable pose, expression, attire, accessories, objects and background. At the sitting, photographs, color notes, color and/or black and white sketches are done as needed. The camera is used to record the subject in a number of poses, expressions, and perhaps locations. Typically, the sitting time is leisurely and will require several hours depending on the complexity of the project.

4. The artist returns to the studio to create a color study of the portrait. The color study is presented to the client for comment. The artist makes adjustments accordingly.

5. The artist begins the final portrait on fine linen. All portraits are approximately life size and painted in oil. Several live sittings are preferred, if schedules and proximity permit, but at least one final sitting is needed for any minor adjustment, correction, and completion of the portrait. Completion takes 2-3 months or more depending upon the size and complexity of the portrait, the number of sittings, and the artist’s backlog.

6. Upon acceptance of the portrait, payment of the remaining balance on the contract is due after which delivery shall be made.

Commissioned Still-Lifes, Landscapes and Cityscapes

1. The process begins with a client-artist consultation during which the general concept, content, background and intended location for the painting are discussed.

2. A signed contract with a 40% non-refundable deposit reserves a place on the waiting list and holds the price. Additional expenses necessitated by travel are also addressed in the contract and may be payable at this time.

3. Photographs, color notes, color and/or black and white sketches are done as needed.

4. The artist returns to the studio to research the concept. The artist creates a color study which is presented to the client for comment. The artist makes adjustments accordingly. 

5. The artist begins the final painting. Completion takes 2-3 months depending upon size, complexity, research and artist's backlog.

6. Upon acceptance of the painting, payment of the remaining balance on the contract is due.

7. Delivery is made and title to the painting passes to the buyer upon payment in full. Peter Yesis reserves and retains all rights of reproduction and all copyrights in the preliminary designs, the final painting, and any incidental works made in the creation of the painting.

About the Artist

Sunday, March 6, 2005

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

Peter Yesis - Biographical Information

Celebrate the common. This is the theme woven through the artwork of Midwest oil painter Peter Yesis. .

Peter's paintings transform commonplace scenes into images of lasting beauty. A few chairs in the yard or an old man on a porch become the centerpiece of a work that elevates ordinary life to the extraordinary. Peter's work compels us to slow down and value life as it unfolds right in front of us. “I look for an expression, a scene or a moment that tells an unfinished story. Art is not about magnificence or splendor, but about the unexpected simplicity and honesty of our immediate surroundings.”

A native of New Jersey, 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. Working directly from his home in Omaha, Nebraska, he renders paintings in a softened, realistic style leaving space for thought and reflection. "Whether I am painting a still-life, a portrait, a figurative or a landscape, my goal is to draw the viewer 's eyes to the spirit of seemingly common objects and scenes."

Peter's work is exhibited at Heller Art Images in Omaha, Nebraska, the So-Oh Art Gallery in Lincoln, Nebraska and The Rice Gallery in Leawood, Kansas. He is a member of the International Guild of Realism and the Americans Plains Artists associations.

Winner of First Place and Peoples’ Choice Awards

Tuesday, May 6, 2003

I was awarded First Place and Peoples’ Choice awards at the 2003 Iowa Artist’s State Show for a portrait of my daughter.

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