The Art of Peter Mathios

This blog features highly realistic wildlife, landscape and nature paintings of nationally acclaimed artist Peter Mathios.

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Dawn Over Blackwater

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Dawn Over Blackwater  18" x 24"  acrylic  $3900 Experiencing the early morning stillness over a serene landscape can be a profou...
Friday, March 14, 2025

Legacy of the Lamar

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  Legacy of the Lamar  16" x 16"  acrylic  $2600 SOLD "Legacy of the Lamar" is a captivating 16" x 16" acryli...
Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Sisters and Sage

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Sisters and Sage  15" x 36"  acrylic   SOLD The Three Sisters Wilderness is one of mine and my family’s favorite places to visit a...
Wednesday, February 19, 2025

The Watchful One

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The Watchful One  5" x 5"  acrylic  Weathered by time, shaped by resilience—this intimate portrait captures the quiet strength of ...
Monday, February 3, 2025

Chance Encounter

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Chance Encounter  6" x 6"  acrylic   SOLD Chance Encounter captures the fleeting moment when a majestic bull elk locks eyes with t...
Friday, January 24, 2025

Whispers of Winter

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Whispers of Winter  9" x 12" acrylic SOLD In Whispers of Winter, I take you into the eastern slopes of the Cascades, where winter...
Thursday, January 16, 2025

Windswept Solitude

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Windswept Solitude  9" x 12"  acrylic SOLD A great egret stands poised in a breezy marsh, its long, graceful neck arched elegantl...
Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Water's Edge - Pintail

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Water's Edge - Pintails  6" x 6"  acrylic  SOLD This painting captures a tranquil moment in a flooded field, where a flock of...
Sunday, December 22, 2024

Christmas Peace

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Christmas Peace 12" x 16" acrylic $1700 This painting captures a tender moment of serenity and hope, showcasing an intimate close...
Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Shoreline Sanctuary

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Shoreline Sanctuary 7" x 5" acrylic  SOLD This intimate painting captures the serene beauty of Canada Geese resting amidst dry gr...
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Sunday, December 15, 2024

Robin's Rest

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Robin's Rest  5" x 7"  acrylic  SOLD This intimate painting captures a quiet moment I’ve always loved—watching a robin or any ...
Monday, December 9, 2024

Quiet Currents - Hooded Merganser

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Quiet Currents - Hooded Merganser 6" x 6" acrylic  SOLD This  painting features a drake hooded merganser gliding serenely across ...
Sunday, December 8, 2024

Northern Shoveler at Twilight

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Northern Shoveler at Twilight   5" x 5"  acrylic This miniature painting of a northern shoveler at dusk captures the serene beauty...
Friday, December 6, 2024

Innocence

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  Young Doe  6" x 6"  acrylic  SOLD This highly detailed portrait captures the delicate beauty of a young doe against a simple, b...
Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Fading Light - Muley

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Fading Light  9" x 12"  acrylic SOLD This painting portrays the quiet drama of approaching dusk in the high desert, where a lone ...
Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Among the Reeds - Pintail

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Among the Reeds - Pintail  5" x 7"  acrylic This painting captures the serene elegance of two pintails swimming quietly through ca...
Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Monsoon Shadows

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Monsoon Shadows  5" X 7"  acrylic This evocative painting captures the rugged beauty of the desert during a summer monsoon. Panca...
Sunday, October 27, 2024

Harvesting Hope

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Harvesting Hope  9" x 12"  acrylic SOLD As the sun sets over the Andando Women's Cooperative Market Garden, a warm glow bathes...
Saturday, October 19, 2024

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Afternoon at the Rim  9" x 12"  acrylic  SOLD In this painting, a handsome pronghorn buck stands proudly in a sun-drenched meadow ...
Thursday, October 10, 2024

Swallows Over Fan Creek

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Swallows Over Fan Creek  24" x 18" acrylic   SOLD This painting is about a moment of vibrant life over Fan Creek in Yellowstone N...
Friday, September 6, 2024

The Twins

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The Twins  9" x 12"  acrylic SOLD This painting captures a serene moment in nature, featuring a pair of fawns standing side by sid...
Wednesday, July 24, 2024

November Majesty

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November Majesty   12" x 16"   acrylic on board  SOLD A majestic bull elk stands proudly amidst the rugged high desert. The arid ...
Tuesday, March 21, 2023

September Memories

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  September Memories   Acrylic on Board  24" x 18"  $3900 September is a special time of year in the mountains with the changing o...
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Sunday, January 22, 2023

Summer Serenity

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  Summer Serenity  12" x 16"  acrylic   $2400 Water inspires me. The way it sounds and moves in mountain streams puts me at peace...
Friday, May 20, 2022

The Wind River Foothills

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The Wind Rivers   12" x 16"   acrylic   $2400 The Wind River Range in Wyoming is a spectacular backdrop to the fertile early summe...
Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Geyser Basin and Bison

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Geyser Basin and Bison   6" x 6" acrylic $495 SOLD A powerful and majestic bison is juxtaposed against the power and majesty of th...
Monday, August 23, 2021

The Headwaters

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  The Headwaters  9" x 12"  acrylic SOLD The Deschutes River starts out as a calm, peaceful flow out of Little Lava Lake. This la...
Tuesday, August 11, 2020

November Kinglet

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November Kinglet   5" x 7"  acrylic  SOLD A Ruby-Crowned Kinglet flits it's way through the last of the seasons fa...
Monday, August 10, 2020

Heading Out

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Heading Out  7" x 5" acrylic On a long fishing excursion off the northern tip of Vancouver Island, we ducked into the...
Friday, August 7, 2020

Costa's Hummingbird

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Costa's Hummingbird   4" x 4"  acrylic   $225 A male Costa's Hummingbird perches on a branch to take a quick break from g...
Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Afternoon Pintail

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Afternoon Pintail    5" x 7"  acrylic  As the winter afternoon light gets low, a quiet marsh offers a peaceful sanctuary to a pair...
Thursday, July 2, 2020

Fall Creek

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Fall Creek  5" x 7" acrylic  SOLD Located in the high Cascades, Fall Creek runs along the Green Lakes Trail through the Three ...
Sunday, May 17, 2020

Mountain Tapestry

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Mountain Tapestry   15" x 26" Oil on Board  $4800 It is not often that I paint in oil, although I do enjoy the medium. This ...
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Alpine Serenity

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Alpine Serenity  9" x 12" acrylic  SOLD Alta and Snowbird ski resorts are both known is internationally for their terrain and ...
Sunday, February 23, 2020

Woodland Hideaway

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Woodland Hideaway  12" x 9" acrylic SOLD As the ice is thawing a group of mallards finds this maze of hidden open water an ...
Monday, February 17, 2020

Flushed!

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SOLD Chasing chukars through the rugged country of Southeastern Oregon's high desert mountains is a challenging and rewarding experience...
Sunday, February 16, 2020

Baobab Sunset

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Baobab Sunset 12" x 16"  acrylic SOLD Last light graces a warm, African landscape full of baobab trees. Baobabs are tre...
Sunday, June 14, 2015

Living Waters

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Living Waters  18" x 24"  acrylic  $4900 SOLD Water represents so much - it is calm, violent, reflective, dangerous, soothi...
Saturday, May 9, 2015

Dowitchers

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Dowitchers  4" x 4"  acrylic  $225 A group of long-billed dowitchers probes the shallows for aquatic insects.  These sma...
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The call of the outdoors has always been my inspiration. My art is deeply rooted in my love for adventure - from trail running, hiking, and backpacking to hunting, fishing, skiing, and snowshoeing. Each of my highly realistic paintings originates from firsthand experiences and through my work, I aim to share the beauty and significance of these special moments with others, bringing the viewer into the heart of nature. I specialize in creating realistic paintings that transport you into the natural world, capturing the very essence of being present in the moment. My detailed style reflects the rich textures, vibrant colors, and intricate patterns found in the wilderness, bringing nature to life in paint. Through my art, I hope to inspire a deeper appreciation for the natural world and encourage conservation efforts to protect these irreplaceable wild spaces.
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