We were lucky to catch up with Peter Timinsky recently and have shared our conversation below.

Peter, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Can you talk to us about how you learned to do what you do?

I am doing what I do now because I am constantly curious about consuming as much information as possible within the fine arts. As a kid, I wasn’t interested in art or expression too much although I eventually realized it was important but couldn’t really fully figure myself out at a young age. I truly think painting found me instead of vice versa – this is what I find the most comfort in these days. I don’t necessarily think I would have liked to have my past process sped up at all as I learned from all the mistakes and failures, not just in art but life as well. The failures mold a person – they help one grow and that’s one of the many things I enjoy about being human. The most essential skills would really have to be me navigating my current style and always trying to expand on the ideas as it’s a never ending process. And to tell you the truth, I never really experienced too many obstacles of learning more about painting because I am continuing to soak in new artists, techniques and information to this very day.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

My name is Peter Timinsky and I am a fine artist whose main focus is painting. I really got into painting when I was in high school, but didn’t really take it serious until I was in college as I realized I didn’t want to do much of anything else. Painting found me through moments in solitude – I realized I had a purpose, but it was just a matter of finding it. The texture alone in my work is what separates me from the rest. I actually wasn’t aware of paint thinner when I very first started painting so my work was naturally thick. Making a body of work is like writing a book – it forces you to be cohesive and you have to take moments to reflect from time to time. I’d like anyone who views my work to genuinely feel what I felt when making the painting. Art isn’t just something nice to look at, but more of a raw experience that needs to be felt.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

My inner child. Giving my younger self a sense of hope and proving to him that he actually made something good of himself.

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

I’d say seeing people in front your work and taking time to digest it. We live in such a fast paced society especially with the presence of social media so it is always refreshing to see others take their time analyzing a piece right in front of them. Social media has created this odd scenario where we are so used to seeing art online, looking at it for ten seconds and then scrolling away. I believe every artist who is genuinely invested in longevity should strive to get their work in physical spaces where people are forced to view it for a period of time and left with an actual impression.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.petertiminskyart.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peter.timinsky
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/petertiminsky

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Peter Timinsky