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Kevin Peters
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Kevin Peters was born in Abbotsford, British Columbia on
June 3, 1968. He and his wife Gina recently moved to Loon
Lake in the fall of 2000, formerly residing on the
mountainside farm outside in Yarrow that is his family
home. His parents immigrated to Canada from Russia and
Germany and settled in the Fraser Valley where they worked
hard to build their family business. They raised Kevin in
this environment, instilling in him the work ethic that
carries him through his work and personal life. In Kevin's
early years, he devoted his evenings and weekends working
long hours on the farm, eventually taking on a management
role while only in his teens.
His interest in carving was kindled at age 16 by a dare
from his high school art teacher who gave him a piece of
stone. When Kevin showed him the completed piece his
teacher wanted to know who did it for him. Impressed by his
student's natural talent he took the piece to an art
gallery in Abbotsford and it was sold within a few days.
Encouraged by this initial success, Kevin continued to
carve the occasional piece in his spare time, honing his
self-taught skill. At the age of 22, he "turned
professional" and began to show his work in several
galleries as well as accepting commissions.
Kevin's attention to detail is what makes his carvings so
unique. Working in soapstone, moose antler, and
occasionally alabaster, he painstakingly recreates each
feature -- the feather of an eagle, fur of a grizzly bear,
or the fin of a killer whale.
This disciplined artist works an average of 12-14 hours per
day, 7 days a week, and despite how many people would feel
working these long hours, Kevin not only enjoys it, he
thrives on it. This love of carving shows in his work. His
sculptures are representative of what happens when an
artist is allowed a free hand to create what inspires him.
His surroundings and lifestyle provide much of that
inspiration.
Kevin's talent has propelled him into the international
market. His pieces can be found in private and corporate
collections throughout North America, Europe, and many
Asian countries, as well as Australia and New Zealand.
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