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Pete Quaid
Painted Murals • Commissioned Paintings
I slipped into the world of art through the back door. As a young man, it was fascinating to me to watch billboard painters. I met an accomplished artist who painted pictorials on billboards and continued to ask for a job until he hired me.
Several years later, I started my own business contracting the painting of billboards. After gathering some years of experience, I signed a contract with a local company and painted their pictorial work in a studio environment for eight years. What an opportunity to refine painting skills! With the advent of large printers, I chose to transfer my skills to painted murals. I have been blessed with the opportunity to work for PepsiCo, GE, Southwest Airlines, Landry’s (Saltgrass, Rainforest), Simon Properties and many schools and restaurants. I feel fortunate that I’ve been able to support myself with a paintbrush for over 30 years. For the most part, I am self taught. However, I’m grateful to all of the artists whose work I’ve studied because they have continued my education. In particular, Connie Ericson has provided her honest critique and her encouragement in my pursuit of fine art. Beauty inspires me; training the eye to see color, values and design while pursuing the beauty that light reveals is a lifelong adventure. It is my desire to honor God with the integrity and quality of my work. I reside in rural Collin County near Weston with my wife, Laurinda. My hobbies include cooking and beekeeping. Galleries representing my work are Mr. J’s in Richardson and G. Stanton Gallery in Dallas. |