Artists Gallery - Pete Quaid

Artist's Biography:

I slipped into the world of fine 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 pestered him 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. With the advent of large printers, I chose to transfer my skills to painting murals. My clients have included 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 Erickson 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.

I now paint from life whenever possible. Sketching is accomplished with a brush and thinned paint. My palette is limited to reds, blues and yellows both warm and cool.

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 in Dallas.