Watercolor Exhibit at the State Library in March 2009
Wayne Peterson is the father of State Library staffer Jay Peterson.
Thirty years after graduating with an Art Degree from Wayne State
College, Wayne Peterson realized that he should try his hand at
watercolor. "It was never a medium I even considered until a friend
invited me to a class," said Peterson. Within a month, he was
hooked. Peterson, a five-year resident of Des Moines, Iowa, enjoyed
all forms of art, but pottery, sculpture and acrylics were his
main focus in college. "I find watercolor to be both challenging and
relaxing at the same time," said Peterson. He gives most of his
paintings away as
gifts to appreciative friends and family. "I wanted to leave a legacy
and I guess I have found a way to do that." He currently resides in
Bolingbrook, Illinois.
Peterson's art will be on exhibit in
March 2009 at the State Library of Iowa. The Library is located at the
corner of E. 12th and Grand Ave. in the Ola Babcock Miller Building,
Des Moines. Hours are 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. For
information, call 515-281-4102, 800-248-4483, or e-mail is@lib.state.ia.us.
