Artist and oil painter based in SoWa arts district, Boston
I love art. All kinds of art. All kinds of paintings. But I am most influenced by the Impressionists who really painted from a uniquely individualistic perspective. The Impressionist movement opened the door to change and inclusiveness. They set the art world free and I love that freedom.
I live in New England where the four seasons still predominates the rhythm of our culture and connects us to nature. My color choices - the warm earth tones of autumn, the light replenishment of spring, the deep decadence of summer, and the search for warmth during the blue winter months create a poetry of subjects and visual sensations that infuse my landscapes and still-lives. The moods and energies of these paintings change with each passing season.
It is my nature to pursue human connection. And so in my art I use beautiful colors and familiar subject matter that is accessible and engaging. My intention is to connect to humanity. I think that my paintings reflect the work of a man who is kind, engaging, and who is mindful of his life. I think this energy travels from me, down my brush, and onto my canvases - and hopefully to those who engage the art.
Nick Peterson Davis is featured in multiple galleries across New England.
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HEART CENTERED
A look into the artistic process of Nick Peterson Davis
Photo Essay: When The Door Opens
October 22, 2021 | Eliana Flores-Barber
“At the age of ten, Nick Peterson-Davis began immersing himself into the art work. Living in Maumee, Ohio, where there wasn’t a large art scene, his parents set up private art lessons for him. With these classes he learned the basics of still life, shading, and perspective drawing. As he grew more fascinated by the arts, he decided that in high school he would enroll in their art classes - which mostly focused on tie-dye and wood prints. It wasn’t until college that Peterson-Davis decided to focus on a career he believed he could make a better living from. He graduated college with a business degree and began working in the restaurant industry - which then led him to Boston. After some time in Boston, he met a nursing student who mentioned how great his school's program is. As someone who is very open to new opportunities, Peterson-Davis took this conversation as a sign to attend nursing school. At the age of 30, he began his new career as a registered nurse… Throughout all these changes, the one constant in Peterson-Davis’s life was his love for art.”