Featured Artist: Daniel Peci
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 9:41PM 
"Dreaming" 5 X 7 Oil on Canvas on Panel
Daniel Peci is a very talented artist residing and working in Los Angeles, California. His artwork has been exhibited in group and golo shows across the United States and Europe.
A few days ago I spotted Daniel Peci’s blog A Painting a Day, and began to observe his tremendous talent and dedication. He posts one new painting daily meaning that he really has to work fast every day… even on vacation. I love his color palette, his drawings, and his subtle strokes. There’s a certain simplicity and complexity about his artwork that is quite pleasant.
So my admiration for his work made me ask Mr. Peci a few questions:
The Pompomist: How long have you been painting/drawing, Mr. Peci?
Daniel Peci: I think I was born with a brush, at least with a virtual one at that time, I was drawing since I was around 5 or 6 as far as I can remember, these were some odd drawings involving numbers for some reason which I'm not really aware of (could be a code).
TP: What kind of paint do you normally use?
Daniel Peci: I only use oil paints when I paint: Royal Talens or Rubens usually, I like to draw with charcoals or pastels or a combination of both, I feel these mediums give me the freedom that's necessary for my work.
TP: How would you describe your style?
Daniel Peci: The term I would use to describe my style is Contemporary Realism; my art is a way of describing the world that I live in, the present with all the implications and complexities of living a life in this moment in this particular time.
TP: What do you typically draw/paint? And why?
Daniel Peci: The question of the subject matter is tricky, sometimes I can't be certain if I choose the subject ot the subject chose me, sometimes I look for clues for my next painting and very often it just strikes me out of nowhere, I would say emotions are my subjects, in each painting portrayed differently, whatever the theme is, if its a nude, a portrait or a still life, I try to convey an emotion through my work.
"Oil Bottle" 6 X 6 Oil on Canvas on Panel
TP: What inspired you to have a blog?
Daniel Peci: My Blog started as means of an (im)personal visual diary that follows my progress as an artist and a communication with a broader audience that wasn't really possible until recently, I think this model is new and breaks boundaries through new technologies that are evolving constantly, for me that means you could ignore or them or use them as a tool. On the blog I try to post one painting per day, small works that are done in one or two sittings, this helps me develop my technique on a daily basis and push my envelope as an artist.
TP: Is your artwork for purchase? If so, where?
Daniel Peci: Most of my work is for sale, the small pieces are usually listed on my blog A Painting A Day that are either available on eBay auction or for direct purchase. Some of my larger paintings are listed on my website www.danielpeci.com
"Rapture" 9 X 6 Pastel on Paper
Many Thanks to Daniel Peci.
Reader Comments (3)
His work is quite beautiful. The palate is dark & muted, but there is a certain clinging to life feel to them I really like.
Beautiful paintings! I would definitely buy one.
My fave is the first painting listed.