2008 Woodie Awards
Peck's experiences influence his outlook and artwork
Richard Pietrick
Issue date: 10/10/07 Section: Arts
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From an inner-city youth, to an accomplished urban artist, Bob Peck has made the most of his artistic abilities. Peck, a full time artist residing in Lakewood, has had his artwork showcased in the Beth K. Stocker art gallery, "Dermasol" since Sept. 12.
A product of the city of Cleveland, Peck bounced around the lower west side as a child, as his family moved from house to house.
Peck's artistic ability began to show early on in his life. "I remember when I was 5 or 6 years old. I started drawing with my babysitters and the drawings [I did] turned out so good people would think my mom did them," said Peck.
As he got older, the landscape of the city began to influence his direction in art. "I remember [graffiti] catching my eye when I was 7 or 8 years old", says Peck, "but I was too young to get into the action."
Peck began spray painting around the time he started high school at Cleveland's now defunct West Tech. "It was rough. It wasn't a cakewalk that's for sure. Due to our finances I had to live in real rough neighborhoods with drug problems and gang activity," said Peck.
Peck did his best to stay out of trouble and used his blossoming art talents as a way to do something positive.
To date, Peck has done work for the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame, the Gravity Games, advertisements for Red Bull, and some photo backdrops for models.
Most of Peck's art pieces are made exclusively with spray paint, markers, or acrylic. When asked about his favorite medium to work with Peck said, "I don't have a particular favorite, I like to jump around a bit." "I sort of have a one-track mind when it comes to art. I use spray paint, markers, and a lot of acrylic."
Peck also has authored a memoir detailing his life and experiences growing up in inner-city Cleveland. The book, titled "Train tracks, Tribulations, and Egg Fu Young" is available for purchase online at www.Lulu.com/content/1017033.
A product of the city of Cleveland, Peck bounced around the lower west side as a child, as his family moved from house to house.
Peck's artistic ability began to show early on in his life. "I remember when I was 5 or 6 years old. I started drawing with my babysitters and the drawings [I did] turned out so good people would think my mom did them," said Peck.
As he got older, the landscape of the city began to influence his direction in art. "I remember [graffiti] catching my eye when I was 7 or 8 years old", says Peck, "but I was too young to get into the action."
Peck began spray painting around the time he started high school at Cleveland's now defunct West Tech. "It was rough. It wasn't a cakewalk that's for sure. Due to our finances I had to live in real rough neighborhoods with drug problems and gang activity," said Peck.
Peck did his best to stay out of trouble and used his blossoming art talents as a way to do something positive.
To date, Peck has done work for the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame, the Gravity Games, advertisements for Red Bull, and some photo backdrops for models.
Most of Peck's art pieces are made exclusively with spray paint, markers, or acrylic. When asked about his favorite medium to work with Peck said, "I don't have a particular favorite, I like to jump around a bit." "I sort of have a one-track mind when it comes to art. I use spray paint, markers, and a lot of acrylic."
Peck also has authored a memoir detailing his life and experiences growing up in inner-city Cleveland. The book, titled "Train tracks, Tribulations, and Egg Fu Young" is available for purchase online at www.Lulu.com/content/1017033.
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