Picture gallery showcasing the work of Bishop's Stortford Art Society member Peter Morffew

Bishop's Stortford Art Society member Peter Morffew on the inspiration behind his work.

I am a self-taught artist who has painted and drawn since I can remember. I have worked in oil, acrylic, watercolour, soft pastel, gouache and egg tempera.

Over the years I have had several one-man shows and paintings in open exhibitions, including the Royal Academy Summer Open Exhibition and the Chelsea Art Society Open Exhibition.

I paint most subjects, including portraits, landscapes, seascapes, river scenes and, on occasion, abstracts.

My favourite subject, though, is New Zealand landscapes and scenery which I came to enjoy after visiting this marvellous country.

I am inspired by several artists, notably Ken Howard, J. M. W. Turner, Andrew Wyeth, Rowland Hilder and the Canadian artist Tom Thomson.

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