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Peter D’Alessandri is a figurative artist based in Southend-on-Sea, just over forty miles from London. Although his recent work has focused on portraiture, he also has an ongoing project in his “Relationships Series” of paintings.
He studied Fine Art at the Norwich School of Art in the early eighties. On graduating, he took the easy option, and sought employment outside of the art industry. After a break of almost twenty years, in 2006 he started painting seriously again, and quickly enjoyed some competition success.

“If you are genuinely striving to better yourself as an artist and truly explore the medium, then painting can be an incredibly difficult and frustrating occupation. It was an easy decision to turn my back on Art. The surprise was that my life experiences in the  years since have somehow nurtured the artist in me, giving me a desire to create art, and to develop my skills. ”

Peter has sold paintings to collectors around the world, and has completed a number of commissions. His work has shown at various group shows and Art Exhibitions, where he has also been awarded a number of prizes.

“On leaving  Art School I was quite ill prepared, both emotionally and technically, for a career in Art. In recent years, my studies into more traditional painting techniques have furnished me with the means to give expression to the ideas and themes in my art.”

Latest News

The painting “Veronica” has been awarded the Frank Todman Award for the best portrait in the 52nd Essex Open Exhibition. It will be on display at the Beecroft Gallery, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, from the 10th July until the 1st October, along with the painting “Michael.”
“Relationships Series No. 3” has been short listed for the 2010 Cork Street Open Exhibition. Details on the exhibition can be found on their website at www.corkstreetopenexhibition.com

“Veronica.” Oil on canvas. 70cm x 100cm
Winner of the Frank Todman award for best portrait in the 52nd Essex Open Exhibition.

If you are interested in purchasing any of the paintings seen on this site, or are interested in commissioning a portrait or other painting, you can send the artist a message via the form on the Contact page, and he will endeavour to reply as soon as possible.

Peter is currently represented by Ovenden Contemporary, an artist-run, not-for-profit arts promotion agency based in Ely.

“Martin.” oil on canvas. 40cm x 40cm.

“Veronica and Janie.” oil on canvas. 100cm x 80cm.