Peter Leeds is a contemporary traditional painter based in Westchester, NY, whose work is rooted in realism and infused with heartfelt storytelling. Born and raised in suburban Long Island in the 1980s, Peter grew up in a blue-collar household where education, hard work, and family values shaped his life. His father, an elementary school teacher, and his mother, an emergency room nurse, surrounded him with adventure books of N.C. Wyeth and the art of Andrew Wyeth and Jamie Wyeth. These vivid images of pirates, cloaked characters, and pastoral landscapes sparked his imagination and inspired him to see art as a way to connect generations. Peter earned his BFA from SUNY Cortland College and his MFA in anatomical drawing and figurative painting from the New York Academy of Art. He works in oil, watercolor, acrylic, and pencil, drawing on Old Masters’ techniques, literature, and nature to create a visual journal of his life. His personal art often centers on family and friends, capturing the romance of everyday moments with intimacy and depth. In addition to his studio work, Peter is known for his large-scale mural commissions in Westchester and New York City. While his public projects are driven by clients, his private paintings remain deeply personal, reflecting his belief in the power of art to preserve shared experiences and strengthen bonds.