Art by Peter H. Brooks

Student Paintings(leave comments for Peter at the end of his gallery)

Peter's forte is his menagerie of pet and people portraits. It is such a pleasure to watch him bring his subject matter to life.

"I Can't Face Another Day"

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Sandie I: Peter this painting is so intense! Love it!
Kathy B: Peter, your paintings are so fun. I love, love "I can't face another day" You really get us :)
Joan G: Really neat job Peter!!!
Wendy S: Peter, kudos to you for capturing the mood of many! Perhaps T-shirts, sweatshirts, or billboards! Photo on front and “I just can’t face another day on the back!”. #wendygetsacut
Darlene S: Your whimsy and sense of humor have really come thru in this piece!

"Jack-on-Crack"

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Paula R: Better that you painted Jack-on-Crack than Plumber Jack with a crack! So fun!
Joan G: Too funny!
Ellen C: Fun Peter!

"Titan: You had me at Hello!"

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Paula R: Peter, Peter, Peter!!! You have done it again. Another great painting. Your talent continues to get better and better with each one.
Joan G: Wow Peter I love Titan… his nose is amazing and the eyes are just gorgeous… and the ears are so precious… beautiful job!!!
Susan F: Nice, Peter! Titan looks like a very good boy.
Judy K: Titan is awesome. You captured his personality. You should double your fee. Congratulations!
Denise K: Peter, you do such great animal portraits! Titan is full of personality! Great job!
Darlene S: He was worth the wait!
Michelle O: Peter! Titan is so handsome! Wonderful painting!
Ellen C: What an endearing portrait Peter! Well done!
Chris S: Beautiful picture!
Sandie I: Peter he is beautiful great job!

Wendy S: Peter, the last time I saw you working on a painting it was “the golfer.” You have done so many beautiful paintings! I especially love how you capture expressions and personality in your paintings of people and animals! The lights and darks in your house are fabulous!
Nel L: Peter, I love the shadows and angles....really wonderful painting!

"Home on Woodrow Street"

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Joan G: Very nice job Peter!!!
Michelle O: What a beautiful painting of your home Peter! Looks so welcoming!
Roni D: Hey Peter, I like the painting of your house but where is Linda at the door, waving? I can see that you have grown in your painting skills😇
Ken L: Great Job Peter, love how you captured the shadows on the lawn. The sunshine on the house and a beautiful blue sky.
Chris B: Peter! This is just beautiful. I love the landscaping and all the shadows.
Viswa V: Beautiful house!
Ellen C: You have captured a home that looks very welcoming Peter. Nice job!
Quinci S: Really nice, Peter! Your sunlight and shadows make it feel so real!

"Cat in the Wrap "
Douglas

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Kathy Br: Great job! Your personality comes out in your paintings.
Amy W: Nice job, Peter! Douglas is adorable.
Joan G: I love the cat's eyes!!! They are amazing! And the colors are so bright and beautiful!!! Nice job yet again!!!
Michelle O: Peter. Douglas is so sweet! Wonderful job.
Susan F: Douglas appears to be thinking deep thoughts. Nice work, Peter; this is a wonderful painting.
Ellen C: Douglas is beautiful Peter.
Sandie I: Peter, Douglas is adorable! Nice job!
Judy K: Wonderful job Peter! Douglas is adorable and I'm sure that your nephew will appreciate your painting.

"View Topside" from Topside Inn Booth Bay Harbor

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Joan G: Amazing!
Judy K: Lovely painting! Congratulations!
Roni D: Great work 0n the buildings! They must've been very challenging. Happy New Year!
Chris S: Great job, Peter!
Michelle O: Peter this painting is so beautiful! It makes me want to go there!! Congratulations!
Chris B: Peter! This is gorgeous! I love the colors, the ocean and serenity you captured! I want to be there!
Viswa V: Gorgeous painting!
Ken L: Great job Peter. Looks like a great place to stay. I really like seeing the brush work. Super!
Susan F: Beautiful rendition of a terrific inn, Peter. (We stayed there this past summer and loved it).
Ellen C: Peter this painting is just lovely. Such a good job.

"Constance"

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Joan G: Nice job!!!
Aditi V: This is wonderful! I love the composition and the subject matter!!
Sandie I: She is beautiful Peter!
Michelle O: Awesome portrait Peter!
Debbie D: Peter, you really captured your aunt’s feistiness! So well done! Congratulations!
Ellen C: Great job Peter!
Judy K: Wonderful painting of “Auntie!”
Kathy Boh: Peter, you did a great portrait of your Aunt and I loved hearing the stories of her. Lovely.

"No Ands, Ifs or Butts"

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Ellen C: Peter. Kathy's right. You have a gift for bringing your humor to your art. Really nicely done.
Judy K: Awesome painting of a great subject! Wonderful!
Sandie I: Peter your painting is awesome!
Roni D: Hi Peter, l like the painting of your butt. Very cozy and friendly. I hope you and Linda are staying safe. Miss you..
Chris S: Nice painting Peter! What are you looking for?
Michelle O: Such a sweet painting Peter. Love it!
Debbie D: Peter, what a wonderful job! You do have such a gift for drawing us into the story behind your painting, and making us smile in the process! Great job!!
Susan F: Amusingly artistic, Peter. Looking forward to what comes next!
Kathy Boh: I love this painting, Peter. It's so fun. Makes me smile. Well done.
Paula R: Peter, I love that you mix humor with your paintings. Keep it up!

"Walter's Closeup"

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Michelle O: Your painting of Walter is so sweet. You did a beautiful job!!
Judy K: Wonderful painting Peter! Great job!
Mel F: Walter-Peter, you did an absolutely beautiful job on Walter. I particularly love how you captured his fur! I just want to pet him. Great job!
Kathy Boh: Peter, I love the look on Walter's face. It's perfect. The fur is so real. A great painting.

"Left Handed Abstract"

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Joan G: That is really cool!
Kathy Boh: I love your abstract and the colors you used. I've been thinking of doing one and your painting inspires me. I like that there isn't one focal point. Your eye roams the painting and you see the pops of color. Nice work.
Paula R: Well done, Peter. Looking through your gallery shows such a variety of subjects. You should be very proud.

"Golfer"

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Joan G: Excellent job Peter!!!
Chris B: Congratulations Peter! You did it and it’s just amazing!
Susan F: Peter on the links! Nice work - a cool "action painting."
Debbie D: Congratulations Peter! What perseverance and patience! Well done!
Chris S: Nice painting and nice swing!
Ellen C: Peter, such a nice job. You really captured that swing!
Michelle O: Beautiful job Peter congratulations!!
Mel F: Golfer-You got on the fairway! Great job! It is a hard job to paint yourself and you succeeded! Your time and effort were was truly worth the effort!

"Harpswell, Maine"

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From Joan G: Beautiful job Peter!
From Ellen C: Really nice colors Peter.
From Susan F: Nice work, Peter. I love the vivid blue of the water.

"Butterfly"

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From Ellen C: Peter, your butterfly is beautiful!
From Sandie I: Love this painting Peter!
From Joan G: Really nice work!
From Marlene W: Great spring painting. Congratulation! The hot pink flower is a great contrast to the butterfly.
From Denise K: Love your butterfly!
From Ariana G: Lovely butterfly. So creative.

"Cell Phones"

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From Ellen C: Peter, you really captured what a couple truly looks like in a waiting room. Congratulations!
From Susan F: You finished! Nice work, Peter. Such great colors - and unique subject matter.
From Sandie I: Great job Peter!
From Donna M.E.: Peter, I am so impressed with your painting! All that hard work and a good teacher has made you a "professional!! With all the time you have (since you are now retired), in a few years you can hang your work in the Louvre...Paris here you come! I am proud of you Peter. Now you can teach me...that will be your real challenge! -Donna

"Blu"

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From Amy W: Nice job, Peter. Definitely like him better without the band-aid!

"Helen's Bottles"

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From Sandie I: Great job Peter!
From Roberta T: Peter, You're work has depth and character. The personality of each of your animals comes through. Hope you appreciate the talent and warmth in your artistry. Roberta

"Carnation"

"Black Dog"

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From Sherry L: Love the look of this dog. Amazing
From Joan G: Very nice job!
From Sandie I: Great work Peter! How can you not give anything they want with those eyes!!!

"Lucy in the Sun"

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From Ellen C: Peter! What a great job. Lucy has so much depth. It's lovely.
From Marlene W: You captured the cat essence sunny in the window...congratulations