Peter Ehlinger is a Haddon Township, NJ artist who works in
watercolors, pen and ink, and pastels.  He has been exhibiting works
since the 1960's with showings in Philadelphia, New Jersey and Upstate
New York.  Peter participates in many art and craft fairs on the east
coast and has won several awards in juried exhibitions.  His work has
been featured in galleries and in the homes/ businesses of clients who
have commissioned him.

Peter describes his treatment of watercolors as "heavy handed".
His goal is to disguise the medium.  His Asian influenced works reflect
a unique style of multiple washes and intricate design.  Some works
begin with a substantial application of color and a reduction process
which creates an unusual textured effect.  His backgrounds have liberal
applications of gold and bronze.  Unlike Oriental artists, Peter's
works are complex, structured and time-consuming.  He combines
traditional themes with bold colors in subjects ranging from
Geishas to pottery.

Peter's work has also appeared on greeting cards and many local
boutiques.  He features his smaller works at craft fairs. In addition to
the Asian impressions, Peter uses watercolors and pen to create works
resembling detailed stained glass windows.  They involve subjects one
might expect to find in a Victorian home or place of worship.  Fables,
florals and abstract designs are all interpreted in rich colors to
attain the stained glass effect with a definite Tiffany feel.  Noveau
inspired figure studies, storybook scenes, English gardens, and the
poster art of the 19th century illustrators influence Peter's
remaining works.  They are noted for their strong use of color and
detail.  Again the multiple wash technique make these works appear as if
they have been completed in another medium.  Subjects range from
classical ballet to whimsical flights of imagination.

Peter completes work on commission. 
Contact him at (856) 858-7851 or
Peterehlinger@juno.com.
 

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