Peter Waddell was born in Hastings on North Island, New Zealand (1955). He demonstrated artistic talent as a boy. And his parents, Colin and Penny, encouraged him to paint and draw. His father served with the New Zealand army in Egypt and Italy. His mother was a theatrical costumer and librarian. And this is relected in his paintings which include historical fashions. He worked as a artist in New Zealand before coming to the United States (1992). He came to learn as he describes it, 'secrets of the masters' by working as a copyist at the National Gallery. He quickly became enamored with America and its history. He thus has done a number of fascinating historical studies He became a naturalized American citizen (2002). He describes himself like a relgious convert as being more American than many Americans. And we see that in his work. He seems especially interested in the White House and has painted quite a number of historic White House scenes. He gives great attention not only to the historical event, but to historical fashion, interior design and finishings, and architecture.
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