Category: News

Exploring the ‘trace’ Series: Muskoka Art Capturing the Movement of Boats in Ontario’s Lakes

As a Canadian artist and photographer based in the heart of Ontario, I’ve always been drawn to the serene beauty of Muskoka’s lakes. My latest series, trace, is a celebration of this iconic region, transforming the energy and motion of boats and watercraft on the water into timeless Muskoka art. If you’re searching for Muskoka… Continue reading Exploring the ‘trace’ Series: Muskoka Art Capturing the Movement of Boats in Ontario’s Lakes

Exciting News: “Water Music 15” Published as a Double-Page Spread in photoED Magazine’s Movement Edition

I’m absolutely delighted to announce that my piece Water Music 15 from my Water Music series has been featured in the latest issue of photoED Magazine – the Movement edition (Issue #75) – and it’s printed as a stunning double-page spread! photoED is Canada’s premier independent photography magazine, known for highlighting inspiring stories from both… Continue reading Exciting News: “Water Music 15” Published as a Double-Page Spread in photoED Magazine’s Movement Edition

Field Work at Ontario Barn Preservation

Jim Campbell, vice president of Ontario Barn Preservation discovered and loved my Field Work art exhibition at the Museum of Dufferin. He graciously wrote beautiful words about it on their charitable organization website here: Ontario Barn Preservation: “Field Work” at the MOD

In The Hills Magazine Cover

Peter Dušek’s photograph, Starstruck, is featured on the cover photo of the fall issue of In The Hills magazine in connection with Peter’s exhibition, Field Work, at the Museum of Dufferin. The magazine editor titled her Editor’s Letter, “WONDERSTRUCK” to reflect Peter’s “Starstruck” and wrote: WONDERSTRUCKFinally, there is the cover of this issue: one of… Continue reading In The Hills Magazine Cover

Interview: The Business of Art

Discover Peter Dušek, artist and photographer, as he reveals his journey, from his early beginnings to thriving as an artist-entrepreneur. Explore how he navigated creative and business hurdles, sharing inspiring stories and practical advice to boost your skills in selling art. With Peter’s engaging approach and wealth of expertise, this video is essential for photographers… Continue reading Interview: The Business of Art

Free and Easy Wandering Exhibition in Creemore

From February 28, 2025 and running for a few months, the Peter Dušek Gallery in Creemore will be showing an exhibition of eleven large prints from my Free and Easy Wandering series. Using simplicity and minimalism, the series explores the gentle curve in our landscape and how its wandering lines often parallel the unexpected paths… Continue reading Free and Easy Wandering Exhibition in Creemore

N3XT Art Competition

Cattails in Red, Lake of Bays, Ontario, Canada, 2020

I’m very excited that my piece, “Cattails in Red”, in a large 5 foot wide size, has been accepted into the national Canadian art competition, N3XT, at the historic Arts and Letters Club of Toronto. The theme this year is Canadian Unity. “A field of cattails in red meander along a snow-covered lake. A state… Continue reading N3XT Art Competition

Peter Dušek – “Reaching” – Accepted into the Government of Ontario Art Collection {Canadian Art}

Reaching, Hockley Valley, Ontario, Canada, 2016

I’m excited that my piece, “Reaching”, will be accepted into the Government of Ontario Art Collection at the Archives of Ontario. The Government of Ontario Art Collection was the first publicly funded art collection in Canada. Dating from 1853, it currently numbers over 2,700 original works of art. Many of these works can be found… Continue reading Peter Dušek – “Reaching” – Accepted into the Government of Ontario Art Collection {Canadian Art}

RMG Exposed 2019

On the evening of November 9, 2019, I will have a piece, Paynter’s Bay, as part of the Robert McLaughlin Art Gallery (Oshawa) fund-raising fine art photography auction, RMG Exposed. The proceeds of the sales will go to the support of free arts programming for kids, families, and those who face obstacles accessing art. Tickets… Continue reading RMG Exposed 2019