Petry Fine Art

10/01/2026

Now that the dust has settled from earlier last month, I wanted to take a moment to reflect and share a major milestone in my creative journey, thanks to God! 🎨✨

I was awarded 2nd Place at the Saxonburg Fine Art exhibition for my Pen & Ink piece, “Danke”—my very first professional artist award! 🏆✍️

While I was hoping to see my stippling and pointillism pieces recognized as well, this experience serves as a powerful reminder of where my gifts truly come from. Anything I’ve been able to accomplish through my art is only possible through God, who gives me the passion, focus, and strength to create every day.

Looking ahead, I’m excited to dive into my upcoming hand-pigmented monochrome pieces. My prayer is that these new works reflect the grace I’ve been given and resonate deeply with both judges and collectors! 🖤✨

Thank you all so much for your continuous support, encouragement, and prayers on this journey. Onward to the next creation!

Quick question for you all: Which style of mine has resonated with you most lately—the intricate stippling or the newer pigmented monochrome work? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments! 👇

08/05/2026

"Stranded" has officially left the studio and is heading to its new home. 🖤

Swipe through to see the evolution of this piece:
1. The Digital Master - the original monochrome frame
2. The Hand-Pigmented Work - Layered pigment bringing the tactile, physical dimension to life
3. Framed & Ready - Framed up and ready for display
4. Packed for Transit - Safely secured, sealed, and out the door!

Every piece that leaves the studio represents a dedicated process from capturing the initial frame to hand-finishing and final packing. Huge thank you to the collector for supporting my work!

07/15/2026

There is a distinct difference between creating art as a self-journey and creating art with a definitive purpose. For the past eight years, I have been pushing toward the boundary where photography and fine art painting meet. This year, everything came together.

In the gallery below, I’ve paired my initial monochrome master images directly with the final, hand-pigmented study versions of Silent Alliance, Aunties Love, and Going to the Ballpark. I wanted to give you a true glimpse into this evolution.

My studio process relies on this exact transition. By taking a monochrome foundation and meticulously hand-layering archival pigments onto the canvas, I am able to reveal hidden emotional depths that standard photography simply cannot reach.

To truly prove this new method, I chose subjects that forced me to build my fundamental painting skills from the ground up. I had never painted skin tones before. Comparing the raw black-and-white images to the finished studies shows the complex light on the children's faces, the vibrant sunset sky in Auntie's Love, and the structural rust and golden trees of Silent Alliance. This medium opens up limitless possibilities.

Are they perfect? No. There are visible mistakes throughout these studies. But to me, they are happy mistakes—the honest, physical evidence of an artist mastering a craft. It is this exact evolution that has taken my work to new heights and introduced my practice to a wonderful new circle of fine art collectors.

(Note: The coastal piece from this sequence, Stranded, has already been officially acquired as the first release of its Edition Variable, numbered 2 of 5. The collector chose to move forward with the edition based entirely on the success of the initial studio study. I look forward to showcasing the final framed work later this year once it settles into its new home.)

03/08/2025

I've always been a creative person every since I can remember. While I never saw myself following this passion into my adulthood, I truly have fallen in love with a very delicate and impressive art form. The simplicity of just a dot is truly remarkable.

Chasing the dream!!

01/22/2025

My latest piece I’m currently working on…

Checkout the behind-the-scenes closeup videos showcasing my process.

12/05/2024

Title: “Seven Seas Light”
Year: 2024

Artist Technique: Stippling with hand-colored with pastels
Medium: Mixed-Media
Materials: Pen and black ink with pastels on drafting film

Artwork Dims: 12 x 12 in

Seven Seas Light symbolizes the dedication and hard work all exceptional artists put into their craft. This work was created as an experimental effort to see if PanPastels could, in fact, be applied to the slick surface of drafting film. Just like Sir Inksalot, this piece is fully transparent. Once it’s framed, the depth of this work will come to life under the right lighting conditions.

“Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.” ~ Pablo Picasso

11/06/2024

I'm excited to share that my first solo exhibition was a success. I successfully sold 4 works of art. And have made some nice connections. This upcoming year I am focusing on creating some new amazing works of art before deciding which direction I would like to take my art. I look forward to seeing where this journey takes me.

10/12/2024