The return of the originals!!!

In 2005 I had my first main show, out in Bergen. Entitled Peter's Army, it showed a collection of paintings that began the whole series.
The idea of creating a new concept with old images as subject matter was such an interesting concept. Originally, all I imagined was to create new fictional stories surrounding the images, and placing these characters into new worlds!!
Realism was a central point in 2005, just the idea of these characters being 'different' was more than a change and adaptation for me. Now 6 years on, and the concept is there, but has evolved so very much, but remains central to Peter!! The drawings began also in 2005, and they at this same time have changed and continued to tell the story of Peter and his Army, but now I feel it time to revisit with this new series of works. The characters will be revisited, but in a new adventure, or continuation, and realism returns in many ways. The way in which we view them, relate to them, the realism will hopefully connect this way, as it did the first time round. I have been lucky to explore Peter, and his adventures in so many avenues, and he isn't going anywhere just yet.
As these images begin, so is another Peter, as the painting adaptations from the drawings have also begun. With difficulty in areas, yes, but am determind to get past this struggle.