How do I describe my work? It has gone through so many changes through the years that it's hard to know where to start. My influences have included such disparate artists as Herbert Bayer, MC Escher, P. Picasso and, most recently, Wolf Kahn. After nearly 30 years creating images, it's difficult to pinpoint the inspirations, but the sky on a wind torn day, or a passage of music might be all I need to inspire a piece. My medium--oil pastel, the most saturated and creamiest I can find, mixed with transparent oils and sometimes the crazy touch of collage- has led me into images I would never have thought of. This medium has been a leader as well as a tool. Many a 'mistake' has led me to new discoveries and thus richer images.

For all my paintings I use only the finest oil paints and oil pastels. All works are matted and framed using archival materials.

My newest and (for me) most exciting works are my landscapes. Simple trees with big open skys. I have a new "Far Side of the World" section where these can be viewed.

I have made it easier to order work. All paintings now have a "add to cart" button (it's actually a wild woman)... which will link to a secure paypal site. You can also use that button to pay using Visa and Amx. If you prefer to not use the paypal button you can call me, e-mail me or use the 'contact' page. You can use the contact page to get on my mailing list and/or to place an order.

If you want to see where I'll be next check out 'shows'. My next show is a one person show at the Frank Brockman Gallery in Brunswick, Maine.

Reproductions are available of most of my works. These are small signed editions printed on archival paper. Please go to my print page for more info.

See you at the shows.

Peyton Higgison

October, 2007