Peter Lawrence
During various career postings Peter developed a passion for the Middle East which he expressed in his art, largely a bold use of watercolour with other media. He has exhibited regularly and his work is displayed in homes, offices, hotels, galleries and palaces. Now resident in Pilton, Somerset, Peter is exploring the colourful landscapes of the West Country and beyond. His 6 publications are:
Al Khaleej & beyond – reflections of two artists, Peter Lawrence and Mike Shepley - 2007
Colours of Jordan – Jabal Amman Publishers, 2011
Impressions of Amman – Jabal Amman Publishers 2012
Golden Memories of Intercontinental Jordan - wildflower paintings for book, 2014
Alcantara ... beyond the Wells, Jabal Amman Publishers, 2017
Impressions of Andalucia, Thumbnail Media, 2023
Autumn Glow is a classic view of Wells Cathedral with the Glastonbury Tor in the background
Madaba Mosaic celebrates the rich colours of the natural stones of Jordan as a perfect setting for the stone artistry of the Roman mosaic
Exhibitions include:
Windmill Artists, Lacey Green, Bucks, UK
Solo Exhibitions - Basta Art Café, Arabian Ranches & Carpe Diem, Dubai 2004-6
Joint exhibition to launch Al Khaleej and beyond, Dubai 2007
Joint exhibitions at Dubai Police Officer's club, British Consulate Exhibition, DIAC Summer Salon, Mercato Mall, ARTE Fairs at Dubai Malls 2007 to 2010
Al Noor Centre for Children with Special Needs - charity cards 2004 to 2014
Paintings donated for charity auctions – Dubai & Amman
Khushii Charity auction, Dubai under patronage of HRH Princess Haia – 2008
Selected for “100 Pieces to Celebrate UAE” Dubai 2010
Jacaranda and Orfali Galleries, Amman, 2010 to 2014
Solo exhibitions at Hussein Cultural Centre and Intercontinental, Amman for launch of Colours of Jordan 2011
Solo exhibitions at Embassy of USA in Amman, 2011, 2012 and 2017
Launch Ceremony & Solo Exhibition at Ummayad Palace on Citadel, Amman in presence of HRH Princess Muna Al Hussein for "Impressions of Amman" 2012
Intercontinental Amman solo exhibition “FREEDOM” under patronage of HRH Princess Rym 2014
Somerset Art Weeks - 2 week exhibition and open studio, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021
"Alcantara ... beyond the Wells" under patronage of HRH Princess Muna Al Hussein, Bishop's Palace followed by Cathedral Cloisters, Wells 2017/18
Heart of the Tribe Gallery, Glastonbury, Winter Exhibition 2021/22
Launch of "Impressions of Andalucia", Nerja Museum by Nerja Arts Society, 2023
