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Nickolas Peeteman born in 19th July, 1984, is a Trinidadian Artist. From the central region of the island in the district of Couva, Nickolas Peeteman brings the magic of his mind onto the canvas. A Visual artist who believes in preserving and protecting our natural habitat, Nickolas work can be seen through his canvas works depicting the beauty of his home island, some from around the world, others a deeper journey through his mind. Nickolas have been into art from a young age of 9years but his real skills came into play when he enter high school which he attended at the time El Dorado Secondary School. Through years of continuous practice he define his style through Landscapes, Seascapes and Surreal Paintings. He says, the journey was hard gaining recognition, but giving up is not in his nature. Peeteman work can be seen throughout Trinidad & Tobago, via Art Galleries, Restaurants, Clothing Apparels and other Social Advertising. Peeteman have plans to share his work internationally although he have gain exposure on the American and European Market, he believes more can be done.

''Early Life and Career

Born on the 19th July 1984, Nickolas grew up in the central countryside, he says " Growing up was one of the happiest time of my life, i believe the freedom of outdoors and the beautiful landscapes of the countryside brought out the inner artist in me". From an early age Peeteman was more involved into the use if colours and drawing he even remember doing character drawings in Primary school and reselling his work for $0.25 cents to buy stuff at the local shops. He says " I don't see as hardship but more like exploration of one own self and there capabilities." As he entered high school, he become more deeply involved into the visual arts persuading his family to allow him to pursue visual art as a subject of choice. He excelled with great success, gaining awards in school projects and attaining a Distinction in the field of Visual Art.

Coming out of high school, life wasn't as expected for young Nickolas Peeteman, as the island didn't offer much for Artist, he decided to get into barbering where he worked part time and funded himself to complete his degree in Graphic Designing. Having studied Graphic Designing for 2 years he again excelled and found himself a better paying job at a Print Shop. There he worked and gained experience and further knowledge and skills in the field of advertising. Learning to master Graphic Softwares and Digital Printing, Peeteman says " Knowledge is Power, the more you learn the more value you create on yourself."

Art Career

Having left painting for a period of 8 years, Peeteman return to the Canvas at age 25 with a strong passion where he constantly developed his skills and techniques until it started to become recognized internationally by Art entrepreneur and galleries. After setting up deals with partners aboard he started to focus his work into local galleries. He say " At first it was really hard getting my work into local art shops and galleries, i was turned down many times but that just strengthen me inside." He continued painting effortlessly until he started getting invitations to exhibit locally. His first breakthrough came in November 2015, where he did a solo show at Invaders Bay Movie Town. He exhibited 10 pieces in total of Landscapes, Seascapes and Abstracts, the show was a successful one putting Peeteman as an Artist of his own style. His work cannot be missed among any number of paintings as his style, use of colours and play of light and dark captures the eyes automatically. At the beginning of 2016, Peeteman did another exhibition with Local artist as he was invited to feature his work with The Art Society of Mount Hope. He explains that this exhibition opened the doors to my name, in May, June July and August of that year he did shows to promote his Art. In June of 2016, he was approach by a designing company in Miami call VIDA.com, there his art was used on female apparel clothing. In July of 2016, he was invited to exhibit in London. Having his work being found in Household, Galleries and clothing, Peeteman decide to venture into building his own Art Gallery which at the moment is a work in progress. He says he feel the urge to have his own gallery as it will not only benefit him, but also alot of Artist who have been denied. At present Peeteman says he don't know how far his Art will take him, but giving up is never an option and he intends to do greater things through his work.

''Personal Views

Peeteman is a devout Hindu, he believes strongly in his historical roots and practice self discipline of the soul in order to gain Moksha.

''Other Tribute

Peeteman have given alot of his Art Sales back to charity, he is currently working on projects to help relieve poverty among the people of his home island. He also tutors art to upcoming Artist helping them develop there skills.