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peter corr
Sep 6, 2020
Fairground Imagery
The Waltzer, Fairground Ride The Waltzer, Fairground Ride I have always been fascinated by Fairgrounds and Fairground artwork and, let me...


peter corr
Aug 24, 2020
‘Counterpoint’ A Painting Inspired by Music
This is a painting about music, rhythm and the rich aural textures and the timbre of sound. The chords and colours of the painting...


peter corr
Aug 16, 2020
Abstract Painting in Acrylic
‘Carnival’ 100 100 x 4 cm on Canvas This painting is part of the geometric tradition of abstraction and is reminiscent of the ‘hard edge’...


peter corr
Aug 4, 2020
The Babylon Gallery Summer Art Exhibition
‘Half Moon’ 60 x 60 x 4 cm on Canvas My painting ‘Half Moon’, currently on exhibition at the Babylon Gallery in Ely has just been bought...


peter corr
Jul 29, 2020
Abstraction & Painting: How to use mixed media
I tend to use materials in experimental ways, often going against traditional principles and recommendations. This particular painting...


peter corr
Jul 19, 2020
Somersham Fen and the symbolism of colour
Somersham Fen 40 x 40 x 4 cm This painting based on Somersham Fen has been created using oil and cold wax medium on a canvas stretcher....


peter corr
Jul 12, 2020
In photography, we are inevitably influenced by what we have already seen
‘Sienna’s World’ Anglesey Abbey ‘Christina’s World’ Andrew Wyeth The black and white photograph of my granddaughter was taken at...


peter corr
Jul 7, 2020
Neu Wald, an oil and cold wax painting on wood, by Peter Corr
‘Neu Wald’ This highly textured painting on a solid oak block has just been sold to a collector in Scotland. Oak has a very dense grain...


peter corr
Aug 11, 2019
Look Before you Leap
‘Look Before You Leap’ By Order of Galway City Council Swimming in the open sea is an Irish tradition and they clearly relish this...


peter corr
Jul 19, 2019
Exhibition at The Locker Cafe in Cambridge
Just completed setting up the exhibition last night at the Locker Cafe. Many thanks to John, the owner of the Locker art cafe for his...


peter corr
Jan 26, 2019
Paintings of the New Forest by artist Peter Corr
I have just been working on a commission based on one of my recent New Forest paintings. It has taken over two months from start to...


peter corr
Nov 19, 2018
White House Road..not a hill in view
White House Road: Fenland I think late Autumn and Winter are probably the best seasons for landscape photographers living in the...


peter corr
Nov 7, 2018
Arcadia by Peter Corr
‘Arcadia’ by Peter Corr 122 x 92cm This is a large oil painting on a 122 x 92 cm canvas. It is semi abstract and expressionistic in terms...


peter corr
Nov 5, 2018
‘Till’ A landscape painting by Peter Corr
‘Till’ by Peter Corr 60 x 60 cm The Fenlands are highly productive agricultural land and at this time of year, farmers can be seen...


peter corr
Nov 3, 2018
How should you title an abstract painting?
‘The Three Realms’ by Peter Corr ‘The Three Realms’ by Peter Corr For me, a title is an important element in the creation of a painting....


peter corr
Nov 1, 2018
After the Rain: Peter Corr
‘After the Rain’ 80 x 80 cm on canvas by Peter Corr ‘After the Rain’ could be seen as a departure from the tonality and minimalist...


peter corr
Oct 29, 2018
Landford, New Forest
‘Landford, New Forest’ 122 x 92 cm This is a large mixed media painting on a 122cm x 92cm on a canvas frame. It was produced from studies...


peter corr
Oct 28, 2018
Residual Cross
‘Residual Cross’ 60 x 60 cm This is one of a new series of paintings continuing and extending my interest in less conventional art...


peter corr
Oct 26, 2018
The Kingdom of Mercia
‘The Kingdom of Mercia’ 80 x 80 cm by Peter Corr This painting is currently on show at The Old Fire Engine House in Ely, Cambridgshire,...


peter corr
Oct 25, 2018
River City
‘River City’ 100 x 100 cm River City is a mixed media acrylic painting on a canvas frame. It belongs to a series of paintings loosely...


peter corr
Oct 25, 2018
Cradle
‘Cradle’ 122 x 92 cm This is a large mixed media painting on a 122cm x 92cm professional quality canvas. It was produced from studies...


peter corr
Oct 22, 2018
The River Great Ouse
This is a mixed-media landscape painting on a 100 x 75 cm deep edge canvas. Semi abstract and expressionistic in terms of technique and...


peter corr
Oct 15, 2018
Gilded Shore
‘Gilded Shore’ 100 x 75 cm Gilded Shore is an abstract painting in terms of technique, style and intention. It is based on the flat,...


peter corr
Sep 28, 2018
EXPLORE 4th – 28th October 2018
If you are visiting Ely in Cambridgeshire do come along to the Old Fire Engine House to see an exhibition of recent paintings by myself,...
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