Biography ~ Petrus Boots

Biography

Name: .................................................. Petrus Henricus Boots

Birth Date: ................................................ November 27, 1959

Birthplace: ................................................ Alkmaar, Holland

Emigrated: ............................ May of 1966 to Ontario, Canada

Mediums: Graphite Pencil on Artboard, Oil on Canvas, C.G.I.

Style: ...................................................... Unconfined Realism

Subject: ................................. The Human Form, Truth, Spirit, The Red Rocks…

Inspirations:

The need for a change of consciousness within our world and the individuals who devote their lives to these efforts. The landscape of the Southwest. The subtle curves of the female form and of course the Light which makes it all possible.

Current Projects:

Oil Painting 71"x 40" of a Southwest red rock landscape which personally holds significance beyond the physical, entering the Spiritual. The oil painting in progress is first on the list of things to do but at the moment is still taking a back seat to other projects. Other projects include such things as finishing a commissioned oil painting of a cottage on Little Loon Lake, updating this web site, adding to my journal along with keeping the Art Unseen and Stefanie Clark websites updated. Also, taking all responsibility for production and distribution on personally, Art Unseen Studio and Gallery www.artunseen.com at 761 Jacks Lake Road, Apsley Ontario is now open throughout the summer, Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00am to 5:00pm and during the winter by appointment (705 656 2705).

Current Location and Circumstance:

Living in the woods surrounding Jack’s Lake, Ontario Canada, along with partner Stefanie Clark (also an artist) and daughter Samsara. When we find time, taking the boat out on Jack's Lake and discovering the beauty which surrounds us. Along with that, still looking forward to re-exploring the red rocks of Southwest.

Stefanie, portrayed in numerous drawings and paintings on my site. Here is a peek at what will someday grow into a complete site.	Gandhi, such a small man with an even smaller appetite to leave such a deep impression.	Michael Moore
When our daughter Samsara came into the world Ms. Merchant's music was in the air. It was a "Wonder".	Lou has always been a staple in the music collection.	Ralph Hummerich's update site for the game I play. Satisfying a childhood desire.
Countless sites to view Michelangelo's work but this one from Stanford does justice to "David".	Ram Dass gave me the keys to the door of a car which I didn't even know I was driving.	The Doors.
A comprehensive collection of Leonardo da Vinci's drawings. For more, scan the web and discover.	The portfolio of fellow traveler Clint MacDonald	Alanis Morissette
Rod Bearcloud, visionary artist of Osage descent and a friend who invited two cold, lost strangers to sit by the fire of his Lodge.	"It's the story not he who tells it." ~ Stephen King ~	Giving voice to the Native Way, Robbie Robertson has my ear, sending shivers to my Soul.
M. C. Escher, an early influence with a lasting effect.	Incredible visuals through the written word.	Matt Johnson, lyrical truth cuts deep.
Dali Museum in St. Petersburg Florida	Social truth that goes down with a good chuckle.	Van Morrison, consistent.
An obsession from childhood having grown up a bicycle ride's distance from the track which hosted F1 in Bruce McLaren's time.	Wisdom from beyond the grave.	"That was the river this is the sea!" ~ Mike Scott ~
An extensive collection of work by a variety of Masters nicely displayed through a zoom option.	Castaneda's works were an inspiration in the early days of awakening to a multi-dimensional Universe.	Leonard Cohen, when the road gets dark and lonely you're sure to find him there to give you comfort.

Special thanks to Adrian Clark without whom this window would have remained closed.