Peter Leckett
Peter
Leckett's impressionistic landscapes reflect scenes of the Ottawa
valley and the surrounding Gatineau Hills. Striving for a fresh, painterly
effect, he prefers working outdoors in a "plein-air" style. What his
works lack in detail are more than made up for in their honesty and
simplicity.
Working principally out of his studio in the Gatineau hills, his choice
of medium tends to balance between chalk pastels and watercolours.
"I love watercolours and the endless range of techniques available.
However, the simplicity and portability of pastels sometimes lends
itself more to painting outdoors."