John Peck has been a professional artist since 2018 and has painted and sketched as a hobby from childhood. The self-taught artist has felt a passion for self-expression, art, and oil painting throughout his life. Peck will be the featured artist at Sutter Creek Gallery during the month of July, with an opening reception on July 2, from 2 to 5 p.m.
Peck enjoys experimenting with new ideas and forms. He will take an online class and immediately apply learned techniques to something original. When an idea catches his imagination, he will explore it in a series such as portraits of his grandchildren or historical figures or scenes from a vacation spot. Another aspect that sets him apart is his attention to detail, whether it is the bark on a tree, fall leaves skittering along a pathway or ripples in a stream.
Inspiration for his work comes from John Singer Sargent as well as Impressionists Monet, Manet, Morisot and others. Peck is presently inspired by current artists such as Michael James Smith, Mark Carder and Scott Waddell. As a lifelong backpacker and nature enthusiast, Peck captures his experiences in oil through interpretive work with light and perspective in his landscapes. In addition to portraits and landscapes, the versatile artist produces paintings depicting still life, animals and seascapes. In 2019, he was awarded, in the professional division, first place in oil landscapes at the Amador County Fair.
We invite to you to meet John Peck at his reception on Saturday July 2 when you can view his oil paintings and enjoy refreshments. He is one of twenty local artists exhibiting at the gallery located in the heart of Sutter Creek at 35 Main Street.
Besides original paintings and photography, the gallery offers numerous affordable items including prints, cards, jewelry, pottery, sculptures and gourds. Framing and layaway services are also available. The gallery is open Thursday through Monday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For additional information, call 209-267-0228, email suttercreekgallery@gmail.com, or visit www.suttercreekgallery.com.
