ARTIST BIO

A resident of Mt Eliza in Victoria, Australia, Pete paints Acrylic Seascapes from around the State of Victoria. Pete is also a Musician.

See www.petepascoe.com for more details about Pete's work.

 ‘I paint these scenes to bring a sense of peace into people’s homes and to remind us how beautiful Victoria’s coastline is. ’

Pete use acrylics for the vibrant natural colours. Coming from a watercolour background, his use of semi-transparent washes over stronger colours suggest light and depth. The fast drying nature of the medium keeps Pete moving and helps give his paintings a fresh sense of immediacy.

Pete’s free washes of clouds and water contrast with his fine detail of the yachts and beaches. The resulting realism, combined with the natural style and keeps the eye moving to the different points of focus.

Each painting invites the viewer to take a few relaxed breaths and be drawn into the scene. 

Pete’s many well received exhibitions have helped to establish him as one of Bayside’s new painters of seascapes. Pete recieved the 'People's Choice' award in the Pinklady Artshow,Brighton.

Pete is also a Cartoonist and Illustrator of Children’s books. He draws/paints - in watercolour/pen - cartoons of animals engaged in human activities. Pete performs his lively workshops in Libraries, Festivals, Schools and Corporate Events.

Pete illustrates for magazine articles, private commissions and internet publications.

Exhibitions Current and Past:

Mornington Library - Solo - Nov 2019, July 2022 & 2024

Derinya ArtShow 2018, 2019, 2024

Sorrento Art Show 2013 / 16 /17 

Bayside Council Artrium Program –  solo - Aug 2010 / 12 / 14 /17

Bayside Art Show 2014 / 16 /17 / 2023

Mornington Art Show 2016, 2024

Red Hill Art Show - 2016

Camberwell Art Show 2015 

Imbibe Bar - solo - 2015

Hobsons Bay Art Show 2014

Bayside Acquisitive Art Prize 2014

Blue Dog Gallery - 2013

Daylesford Art Show 2011 / 2013 

Beaumaris Library August - solo -2013 

Sandringham East Primary ARTSFEST 2012 

Ripponlea Ripper Art Show Jul 2011

Beaumaris Library -  Bayside Literary Festival 2011 May/June 

Black Rock House – Mar 2011

Pink Lady Art Show Exhibition & Competition Oct 2010 – Winner People’s Choice Award 

Gallery Sunshine Everywhere - 2010 

Pink Lady Art Exhibition 2007-2010 / 2012 

En Plein Air Sandringham Lions Art Exhibition 2009 / 10 – awarded highly commended 2009

Pete performs at Festivals and Schools, with the vision of inspiring children and adults alike to discover/rediscover the artist within.

Holding Step-by-Step workshops which are fun, interactive, and creative Pete guides the

audience through the process of drawing his characters and then talks on how to create

and develop their own character.

Background Information: Originally from New Zealand, Pete moved to Melbourne in 1997 and has over 25 years experience playing piano professionally. Composer of over 650+ songs, Pete’s musical compositions range from contemporary classical to rock songs. Musically released 6 CDs in a range of genres - visit www.bandcamp.com/petepascoe  

Exhibitions:

Bayside Acquistite Art Prize 2014

Daylesford Art Show 2011/2013

Beaumaris Library August 2013 - Paintings

Sandringham East Primary ARTSFEST 2012- Paintings

Ripponlea Ripper Art Show Jul 2011

Beaumaris Library  - Bayside Literary Festival 2011 May/June 

Black Rock House – paintings – Mar 2011

Pink Lady Art Show Exhibition and Competition Oct 2010 – Winner of People’s Choice Award 

Bayside Council Artrium Program – Acrylic Paintings of Port Phillip Bay & Great Ocean Rd – Aug 2010/12 

Gallery Sunshine Everywhere - 2010 

Pink Lady Art Exhibition 2007-2010/2012 

En Plein Air Sandringham Lions Art Exhibition 2009/10 – received highly commended 2009

Drawing Workshops:

Sacred Heart Fathers Day Workshops 2013

Sandringham East Primary School Book Week 2013

Sandringham East Primary School  ARTSFEST2012

Blanc Canvas Studio, Hampton, Vic 2011

Sunshine Harvester Primary School – Aug 2010

Geelong Grammar Glamorgan – August 2010

Tintern Girls Junior School – August 2010

Bayside Literary Festival - 2010

Gasworks Holiday Program - Jan and April 2010

Pink Lady Art Exhibition – 2009/2010/12

St Gregory’s Primary School Doncaster 2009 

Mornington Special Developmental School 2009

Holy Trinity Kindergarten 2009

Hunt Memorial Pre-school 2009

Gallery Sunshine Everywhere  2009/10

Bright’n’Sandy Food and Wine Festival 2008/09/10

Brighton Library Book Release 2006 

Market:

Arts Centre Sunday Market – Art, Books, CDs – 2003 to current date