“If the viewer cannot look into your painting, then it is not a good painting" that is the sentiment my Chinese art teacher professed. It took me a while to understand what he meant. If the viewer just looks at your painting there is no connection created. Only by looking into the painting do you feel the energy, life force and movement from the painting.Peter Cheung
Peter Cheung is a painter based in Southern Ontario, Canada. Born in Hong Kong, his early experiences with Chinese art influenced his later work, though he only pursued art professionally after moving to Canada and undergoing a major life change in 2015. Cheung's art is characterized by energetic and lively expressionism, with a particular focus on horses and Ontario's landscapes—themes rooted in his childhood and personal experiences.
Peter Cheung; Edge of the Woods
Cheung is a full-time artist and art instructor. His work has been exhibited in various galleries across Canada including the Art Gallery of Burlington and the Art Gallery of Guelph. He has won multiple awards in juried art shows for his landscapes and wildlife scenes.
Peter Cheung; August Blue
His teaching career includes roles as an oil and watercolor instructor and as a jury member for art competitions. Cheung's artistic statement emphasizes the importance of connection between the artwork and the viewer, a principle he integrates by combining Chinese painting techniques with Western impressionistic styles.
Peter Cheung; Peonies In My Kitchen
Cheung continues to participate in and contribute to the Canadian art scene through exhibitions, teaching, and media publications.