About
Pete Beckett is a British artist and lives in Cheshire. He paints with oil and with acrylic paints and mainly specialises in landscapes.
A variety of approaches, ranging from representative to abstract, are taken. Some recent work has also included figurative, birds, African animals and still-life subjects.
Having travelled extensively, his inspiration comes from many different first-hand sources, always aiming to catch the mood and colour of a place, ideally sparking some special recognition in the mind's eye of the viewer.
During lock-down, Pete enjoyed being part of The Artist's Support Pledge.
Please take a look at the range of paintings created over the last few years in the different galleries of this website.
If you would like to hear about upcoming exhibitions or would like to visit his studio, please contact him on 07921 788 341 or by email (petertbeckett@yahoo.co.uk)l.
A variety of approaches, ranging from representative to abstract, are taken. Some recent work has also included figurative, birds, African animals and still-life subjects.
Having travelled extensively, his inspiration comes from many different first-hand sources, always aiming to catch the mood and colour of a place, ideally sparking some special recognition in the mind's eye of the viewer.
During lock-down, Pete enjoyed being part of The Artist's Support Pledge.
Please take a look at the range of paintings created over the last few years in the different galleries of this website.
If you would like to hear about upcoming exhibitions or would like to visit his studio, please contact him on 07921 788 341 or by email (petertbeckett@yahoo.co.uk)l.
Artist’s statement:
“Having drawn and painted since my school days, I still find the process of continuing to learn and experiment with paint very exciting.
Each new creation is a completely original experience of capturing an image which evolves and aims to strike a chord. Putting enough paint down to draw the observer into a picture needs to be weighed up with the intention of not over-finishing a piece. In this way, the observer can put their own interpretation on the image and unlock that recognition of a place or situation without nature being copied.”
His paintings are enjoyed by private and corporate collectors in England, Wales, France, Switzerland, Belgium, Cyprus, America, Australia and New Zealand.
He currently has work being shown in corporate offices of Close Brothers Asset Management.
A new exhibition of recent paintings is planned for 9th - 28th March, 2024 at 324 - 326 The Kings Road, London SW3 5UH (opposite Raffles).
Solo Exhibitions
E Bulmer Paint Showroom, London 2022
Old Brompton Gallery, London 2018
The Granary Gallery, Weston Park 2010
Cundy Street, London 2001
Shared Exhibitions
Collingham Gardens 2023
Memories, Willey Park 2022
Close Bros corporate hanging 2021
S Samuels Fine Art Gallery, Chester 2020
Malfest Arts and Literary Festival 2019
British Art Portfolio 2018
Art Hub, Cheshire 2018
Hertford, Cheshire 2014
Awards
'Artist of the year based in Staffordshire/Cheshire/Shropshire' from The Granary Gallery, Weston Park 2012
“Having drawn and painted since my school days, I still find the process of continuing to learn and experiment with paint very exciting.
Each new creation is a completely original experience of capturing an image which evolves and aims to strike a chord. Putting enough paint down to draw the observer into a picture needs to be weighed up with the intention of not over-finishing a piece. In this way, the observer can put their own interpretation on the image and unlock that recognition of a place or situation without nature being copied.”
His paintings are enjoyed by private and corporate collectors in England, Wales, France, Switzerland, Belgium, Cyprus, America, Australia and New Zealand.
He currently has work being shown in corporate offices of Close Brothers Asset Management.
A new exhibition of recent paintings is planned for 9th - 28th March, 2024 at 324 - 326 The Kings Road, London SW3 5UH (opposite Raffles).
Solo Exhibitions
E Bulmer Paint Showroom, London 2022
Old Brompton Gallery, London 2018
The Granary Gallery, Weston Park 2010
Cundy Street, London 2001
Shared Exhibitions
Collingham Gardens 2023
Memories, Willey Park 2022
Close Bros corporate hanging 2021
S Samuels Fine Art Gallery, Chester 2020
Malfest Arts and Literary Festival 2019
British Art Portfolio 2018
Art Hub, Cheshire 2018
Hertford, Cheshire 2014
Awards
'Artist of the year based in Staffordshire/Cheshire/Shropshire' from The Granary Gallery, Weston Park 2012