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Artist - Painter Peter Billman
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Peter Billman
Hudson River Valley Plein
Air Painter
A Hudson Valley Plein Air Painter, Peter
captured the many moods, essence of place and richness of the Hudson valley
and its environs. His paintings combine the style of the new Hudson River
School with a contemporary appeal. RiverWinds has giclee prints of Peter’s
paintings. Peter passed away
June 14, 2006, and his wife Nancy has had fine art giclee prints made from
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Red Barn |
River Sketch |
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L.I., NY, Peter moved with his wife and two daughters from Hilton Head, SC
to Newburgh, NY. There he used his many talents to restore an early 1820’s
Federal Style house. From his studio on the top floor of this beautiful bed
and breakfast, the Goldsmith Dennison House, he had spectacular views of the
Hudson River. His paintings show his appreciation of the river, the
mountains, its nature. Schooled in England, Italy and the US, he is a BFA
graduate of Syracuse University. Although painting has been a constant goal
in his life, the past thirty years had included occupations such as
architectural woodworking, furniture making, and in South Carolina, a
design/build business specializing in decorative painting, murals and period
finishes. He was also very active in the Newburgh community including the
Newburgh Preservation Association and the Dutch Reformed Church Restoration
Committee and in the Beacon community supporting the Bannerman Island Trust.
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Sandy Shore |
Snow Field II |
His paintings are in private
collections in the US and Europe. Peter’s art leaves a legacy for all of us
to enjoy. Peter was RiverWinds’ featured artist in July of 2005
celebrating their two year anniversary and in the gallery for several
months.
In addition to his paintings, many of us will remember the soft
spoken man with the twinkle in his eye and his amazing presence. He
gave us great art, and he also taught us a great deal about living against
odds. |
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