:: Artist Walter Peterson

Aware of a special gift at an early age, Walter Peterson explored the world of art since childhood. Born in St Petersburg, and growing up in Florida, he attended Florida State University, majoring in fine art and graphic design. He began his professional career as a portrait painter in Atlanta, Georgia in 1993. After living and working in that city until 2006, he now resides in South Florida. His passion for art keeps him exploring a wide range of subject matter while still painting portraits.

A perfectionist at heart, Walter takes his paintings to the highest level of refinement and sense of reality, sharing with the viewer a very compelling artistic experience. In his constant quest for perfection, Peterson studies the works and techniques of great masters, from Bouguereau to John Singer Sargent, as well as the work of artists living and working today. Among them Walter has chosen to study with the renowned John de la Vega, who he credits for taking his work to a whole new level of artistic and technical refinement.

Although he is adept at portraying all ages, his works depicting children stand out as full of personality and vitality. Capturing the innocence of youth in his realistic style allows the artist to accentuate the delicate qualities of childhood. You can see a wide variety of different portraits at his website at www.painteroflife.com, as well as notable celebrities in the music industry and in the world of sports too.

Over the last 14 years Mr. Peterson has painted over 300 portraits throughout the southeast of family and corporate clients, while also creating his own studio works. Living in S. Florida now and inspired by the ocean, he has completed a series of marine life art that can be seen at http://www.celebratedimages.net. One of his paintings "Costa Rica Sail" was featured in the December 2009 issue of Marlin Magazine along with other noteworthy marine life artist's works from around the world.

Walter can be reached most days in his Boca Raton Studio. Please contact him with any questions regarding the available originals and prints on his websites, as well as commissioning an original portrait or painting.

Boca Raton Studio 561.826.7762
Cell 561.901.4989
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:: Summer Camp: Summer of the Submarine

Where: Miami Science Museum

Time: 9:00 AM

June 18th-August 10th
Join Miami Science Museum for its 46th annual summer camp! Campers can emjoy classes such as Robotics, Kitchen Chemistry, Environment Explorers, Rocketry and more! Ages 4-14 welcome.
Free before and after care.
www.miamisci.org

:: Sunset Green Market at Glades Plaza

Where: Glades Plaza, intersection of Glades Rd & Butts Rd

Time: 3:00 PM

To Market....To Market....to the newest farmer's market in Boca Raton...to buy fresh produce, bakery items, soups & chowders, spices, teas & coffee, soaps & lotions, candles, fresh pasta & cheeses, pickles, grass-fed meats, prepared foods, take-home dinners, doggie treats and lots lots more! You'll find it all at the Sunset Green Market located in Boca Raton's Glades Plaza on Glades Road...at the south west parking lot area. Music and kiddie treats on select Wednesday evenings. Call (561) 299-8684 for vendor information.

:: Men In Pink for Komen South Florida Affiliate

Where: Roxy's Pub, 309 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Wear pink and stop by Roxy's to grab dinner and drinks while watching your favorite Men In Pink tend bar. The evening benefits the Komen South Florida Affiliate. Visit www.komensouthflorida.org/MenInPink for more information.

Roxy's Pub, 309 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

:: Midsummer Music On The Plaza - Midtown PGA

Where: Midtown PGA, 4801 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

Time: 6:00 PM

Featuring SLIP AND THE SPINOUTS. Midtown continues its popular music series this midsummer, with 4 concerts over 4 months on 4 Wednesdays.
In addition to a great line-up of danceable live music, Midtown introduces beer, wine, and Casa 'Ritas by Cantina LAREDO in addition to menu delivery in the plaza alongside Midtown burger bar Chuck Burger Joint.
Our opening act for the Midsummer season is the rockabilly trio, SLIP AND THE SPINOUTS with their brand of western swing, surf and old country.
Midtown offers free street and covered garage parking. Lawn chairs are welcome, as our dogs on the leash.

Midsummer Music On The Plaza - Midtown PGA
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