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Peter N. Van Giesen

By Renee Phillips 2 Comments

“The Eternal Aura of Nature”

About Peter N. Van Giesen: Peter N. Van Giesen’s paintings convey a majestic grandeur inspired by the natural beauty of British Columbia where he resides.

Peter is also a member of  the Manhattan Arts International Artist Showcase online art gallery, a curated art program that recognizes artistic excellence. He has received several awards including most recently a Special Recognition Art Award in 2025 in the Manhattan Arts International “Love, Peace, Unity & Hope” Invitational Exhibition.

Art Shown Here is From His Portfolio/Series: “The Eternal Aura of Nature”

Price range: $400.00 – $10,000

All rights reserved. Do not reproduce images without the artist’s permission.

Best at Peace, New Dawn Breaking, acrylic 16x20
Best at Peace, New Dawn Breaking, acrylic 16″ x 20″

Born In Toronto, Ontario and raised in a small farming town, Peter became aware of his artistic and business talents by creating small artworks and selling them during recess. After completing High School he moved to the Canadian West Coast finishing off degrees in Psychology and Religion. During his diverse business career he created art when time and place permitted.

In 2011 he committed most of his energy to creating visual artworks and sharing that gift. He explains, “creating artwork energizes me as it is a spiritual, mystical process, a gift to be shared.”

Fisgard Lighthouse, Olympic Mountains acrylic 20x24
Fisgard Lighthouse, Olympic Mountains, acrylic, 20″ x 24″

Since his first public show Peter has exhibited internationally. His art is found in many corporate collections, and in private collections in North America, the United Kingdom, Asia and Europe.

He is proud to have his artwork included in the permanent collection at British Columbia’s Government House which is the official residence to the Royal Family whenever they visit British Columbia.

His work is also in the permanent collection at The Union Club of British Columbia.

Moon Light on Mountain, acrylic on canvas 12"x16"
Moon Light on Mountain, acrylic on canvas 12″ x 16″

Peter’s art has been curated into many of our exhibitions on this website and our parent website. Most recently his painting “Moon Light on Mountain” was selected for “The Healing Power of Color” 2026 Invitational Exhibition. About color he wrote “It was the daily drama of sunrises and sunsets that captured my attention. The vibrant sky ablaze with different colors delighted my soul and lifted my spirit.”

His art won an Award of Excellence in the “Art that Lifts Our Spirits” exhibition, an initiative of Manhattan Arts International.

Peter is also an Award recipient of “ATIM’s Top 60 Masters” published by ArtTour International Magazine in 2024.

Mists of Forest Dwellers, acrylic 12x12
Mists of Forest Dwellers, acrylic, 12″ x 12″

In 2023 Peter’s art was selected for “The Healing Power of Art: Love, Peace, Unity & Hope”, “The Healing Power of Elements: Earth, Water, Air, Fire” and “The Healing Power of ART Inspired By Nature” juried competitions. His art was selected for the juried competition and online exhibition “The Healing Power of Art In Honor of Nature” in 2021.

Peter’s art appears in videos published on the Manhattan Arts International YouTube channel.

Moon Light Mountains, acrylic 16x20
Moon Light Mountains, acrylic, 16″ x 20″

In 2020 Peter was juried into the Summer Show and also the Winter Show, in the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. In that year he served as the Curator and a participating artist in the Art Show held at the Union Club of British Columbia. In 2020 he served as the Curator and Co-coordinator of the Artist in Residence Program at Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA.

Tidal Transitions,, West Coast Wonder acrylic 30x40
Tidal Transitions, West Coast Wonder, acrylic, 30″ x 40″

You will also find Peter’s art included in a special art presentation “Autumn”, Art by Artist Members and Artists from Art History on this website. You will also find Peter’s art in several exhibitions devoted to Color.

Peter ArtistPeter N. Van Giesen’s Artist’s Statement: “My art is the result of sporadic surges of energy that percolate into my consciousness. I attempt to explore the dynamics of tension and elasticity, the interplay of light and darkness, the interconnected energy of the perpetual motion of the natural world.”

Interesting Fact about Peter: When not painting Peter loves reading historic accounts of adventure.  He is also an avid boater and is out year around in his ocean going kayak exploring the Pacific Northwest gulf islands. Many of my artworks capture that perspective.

Visit Peter Van Giesen’s website peternvangiesen.com

Filed Under: Artist Members, Artists, Featured Articles Tagged With: artist from British Columbia, landscape paintings, painting, Peter N. Van Giesen, water inspired paintings

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About Renee Phillips

Renée Phillips founded The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS in 2015. She is founder and director of Manhattan Arts International www.ManhattanArts.com, where she maintains an online art gallery. She also helps artists achieve their fullest potential with articles and writing services at Renee-Phillips.com.

Comments

  1. Daniel Corleone says

    03/27 at 2:30 am

    Love the Artistry, please accept my sincere thanks.

    Reply
  2. michele johnson says

    03/24 at 10:15 pm

    Magnificent art = pictures brought to me a sense of calm

    Reply

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