Mixed Media Artist, Tropic themes and Marinelife “It’s wonderful how many people truly love and share in the great beauty of nature and carry this inspiration with them!” --Thank you all! Pete is Tropic Seas Art He loves the underwater world, and shares with his wife, Donna Janell a deep appreciation of the intricacy within all living things. Tropic Seas Art is not limited to Marinelife paintings. A Tropic theme prevails through all, with underlying qualities of precision and grace. There are many more paintings yet to come-- that have long been in mind, often for decades! … waiting for the opportunity to be revealed! Inspired by intense beauty even in the smallest plants including garden “weeds” and marine diatoms, on into the greatest of subjects, from early childhood Pete has done countless drawings, paintings and photos of things in nature. He holds an AA degree in Art and Biology, and a BA in Studio Art with emphasis in Marine Sciences and special focus in Scientific Illustration of marine and aquatic organisms. [Daytona Beach Community College, and Univ of West Florida.] He never lived more than 20 minutes from the ocean or gulf, often sailing, SCUBA diving, surfing, hiking and camping-- very much loving the outdoors. A licensed Merchant Marine Captain and Master of Vessels up to 3,000 gross tons Freight and Towing Upon Oceans 5th issue, in addition to a previous license as captain of 100 ton passenger vessels. Following this 32 year career at sea, Pete has left that behind for a vocation by destiny as an Artist. Great appreciation and Love to all you wonderful people who come and share your inspiration! Respect to all fellow artists who understand-- we share in our many ways of reflecting these wonderful aspects of God’s unlimited Grace. Thanks to all who realize-- we are not rivals in competition, but share in a unified fellowship of Art! Limited editions of Archival Digital Prints are typically available for most paintings until those respective quotas are filled, including full size for most of Pete’s paintings.