Peter R Root

I have always loved making things.  I love the challenges, the process, the problem solving involved in making an artwork.  My career choice of architecture definitely stemmed in part from this- and all the while, I continued to paint, draw, make sculpture and take photographs.

Portraiture, very broadly defined, is my main subject matter.  Whether it be people or animals, individual trees and plants, or simply ‘snap shots’ of images of my daily environment, something along the way catches my attention and has me in turn wanting to make a representation of that person or thing.

Tree Portraits III: Jardin Botanique Montpellier 22”H x 30”W (watercolor and graphite)

Tree Portraits III: Jardin Botanique Montpellier 22”H x 30”W (watercolor and graphite)

Tree Portraits II: La Chapelle-Baloue 22”H x 30”W (watercolor and graphite)

Tree Portraits II: La Chapelle-Baloue 22”H x 30”W (watercolor and graphite)

Lulu in the grass 16”H x 12”W (watercolor and pastel)

Lulu in the grass 16”H x 12”W (watercolor and pastel)

Night Time 22”H x 30”W (watercolor and graphite)

Night Time 22”H x 30”W (watercolor and graphite)

Hector 36”H x 28”W x 6”D (oil on wood, 3-dimensional wall hung painting/sculpture)

Hector 36”H x 28”W x 6”D (oil on wood, 3-dimensional wall hung painting/sculpture)

Blue Whale 39”H x 58”W x 12”D (oil on wood, 3-dimensional wall hung painting/sculpture)

Blue Whale 39”H x 58”W x 12”D (oil on wood, 3-dimensional wall hung painting/sculpture)

Nat in the afternoon 3 48”H x 48”W x 2”D (oil on canvas)

Nat in the afternoon 3 48”H x 48”W x 2”D (oil on canvas)

Laryssa 48”H x 48”W x 2”D (oil on canvas)

Laryssa 48”H x 48”W x 2”D (oil on canvas)