Evelyn McCorristin Peters

BIO The work of Evelyn McCorristin-Peters springs from a lifelong fascination and dedication to the natural environment. She creates to express commitment to the... more

BIO The work of Evelyn McCorristin-Peters springs from a lifelong fascination and dedication to the natural environment. She creates to express commitment to the preservation of native flora and fauna in hopes of celebrating its diversity while documenting its fragility. Evelyn is originally from New Jersey and Delaware, and has now lived in the Sarasota/Manatee county area of Florida for over 25 years. She received a Bachelors Degree from the University of Delaware and has also attended The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and Ringling College of Art and Design. In 1984 Evelyn began exploring the world, visiting 48 of the 50 states as a scenic artist with Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey Circus, and through extensive travel as management for the Disney Stores. She now continues to explore the country through the educational and conservation efforts of Haai, Inc. Shark Encounter, the family business. Evelyn’s travels throughout the United States, Europe, Mexico and Canada along with a year residency in Japan have shown a wide diversity of life and given her the opportunity to share experiences through art. Evelyn’s work is represented by Rhea Chiles’ Studio at Gulf and Pine on Anna Maria Island Florida and held in private collections throughout the US, Australia, France, Spain and the Netherlands. She serves on the governing board of Myakka River State Park with a dedication to bring artists and nature together. WILD: Artists and Animals of Myakka, an annual fundraiser featuring top artists of the Sarasota area is curated by Evelyn. SELECTED EXHIBITIONS Art Center Sarasota, Garden: A Collaboration with Nature, Sarasota Florida, 2011 Myakka River State Park: WILD: Artists and Animals of Myakka, Sarasota Florida, 2011 Art Center Sarasota, Feed the Soul, Sarasota Florida, 2011 Art Center Sarasota, The Fiber of Our Being, Sarasota Florida, 2011 The Studio at Gulf and Pine, Calling All Turtles, Anna Maria Florida, 2010 Art Center Sarasota, I am Home, Sarasota Florida, 2010 Art Institute of Tampa, Art of the Rescue: A New Leash on Life, Tampa Florida, 2010 Myakka River State Park / Art Center Sarasota, WILD: Artists and Animals of Myakka, Sarasota Florida, 2010 Mote Aquarium, Where Art Meets Science, Sarasota Florida, 2010 Art Center Manatee, On and Off the Wall, Bradenton Florida, 2009 Art Center Sarasota, Green: The Primary Color, Sarasota Florida, 2009 Art Institute of Tampa, Art of Rescue: Dancing to a New Beat, Tampa Florida, 2009 The Studio at Gulf and Pine, Fresh Paint, Anna Maria Florida, 2008 Art Institute of Tampa, Art of Rescue, Tampa Florida, 2008 Haai Inc. Traveling Exhibit, Sea Life Animated, 2007 - 2011 Art Center Manatee, Member Exhibition, Bradenton Florida, 2005 Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey, Traveling shows, 1984-1988 Disney on Ice, Traveling shows, 1984-1988 SELECTED AWARDS and ACHIEVEMENTS Awarded Artist Residency by the National Parks at Weir Farm National Historic Site, Wilton CT, January 2012 Awarded Artist Residency Dorland Mountain Arts Colony, Temecula CA, March 2012 Curated exhibition of prominent artists of the Sarasota and Bradenton area to benefit Myakka River State Park. Exhibit displayed at the park and Ringling College satellite gallery, Longboat Key Art Center Award, Art Center Sarasota, Feed the Soul, Sarasota Florida 2nd Place, Art Center Manatee, On and Off the Wall, Bradenton Florida Education University of Delaware, Newark Delaware, Bachelors Degree Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota Florida, Continuing Studies, 2005 - 2010 Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Continuing Studies 1984-1985, 1990-1996 TRAVEL USA, Canada, Mexico, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy, Residency: Japan 1988 STATEMENT My work evolves from a lifelong fascination with and dedication to the natural environment. I create to express my commitment to the preservation of our native flora and fauna, to celebrate its diversity and document its fragility. My goal is to capture the fleeting illuminations and restless color of that moment when the light makes magic. Through color, light and unique composition I create an image reflecting the vitality of our extraordinary surroundings. My distinctive portrayal of a subject gives the viewer a deeper understanding of the environment. Become a fan! http://facebook.com/evelynmccpetersart http://facebook.com/barkingdogcreations