Studios of Cocoa Beach to Present Tropic Art By Pete Steenland April 1 to May 4

creates large images using watercolor, gesso, oils, acrylics, Conte-crayon, India ink, and more

BREVARD COUNTY • FLORIDA—Pete Steenland is holding his sixth exhibit with the Studios of Cocoa Beach this April. His work will be displayed at the Studios from April 1 to May 4.

Steenland has lived in Brevard County for two years. His work is typically defined by a love of nature and an acute appreciation for the intricacy of all living things.

Since his early childhood, he has been inspired by nature’s intense beauty, even in the smallest plants, including weeds and marine diatoms, and by the magnificence of the greatest subjects. But it’s not all about biology; it’s Art.

Steenland holds an AA degree in Art and Biology and a BA from the University of West Florida in Studio Art, with an emphasis in Marine Sciences and a special focus on scientific illustration of marine and aquatic organisms.

In addition to his educational background, he spent 32 years working on the seas as a licensed Merchant Marine Captain and a Master of Vessels up to 3,000 gross tons for Freight and Towing.

This exhibit includes his newest original, In the Garden Depths, of some Florida Native flora and fauna, as well as other originals and giclées. It emphasizes a degree of abstraction in his aesthetically realistic style, a process that continues to evolve and is evident in his past works.

He often creates large images and uses any combination of watercolor, gesso, oils, acrylics, Conte-crayon, India ink, and any other unexpected media at hand.

To help manage his art business, Donna Janell Steenland, Pete’s wife, plays a major role. The two “share in a unified fellowship of Art,” dedicating their energies to reflecting the beautiful aspects of this world.

Meet Steenland at the reception on Friday, April 4, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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