My interest in history was inevitable. My uncle, a WWII veteran and avid modeler contributed to my interest in history with his endless supply of sea stories. My mother, who passed away when I was only 13, fueled my love of American history by always planning a family vacation near some historic site. I can still vividly remember my first trip to Gettysburg and have been fascinated by it ever since. Later on, I would combine all those interests into a passion for historical art.

After receiving a degree in Business from Susquehanna University, I worked an un-inspiring job on Wall Street for 8 years until going back to school for Graphic Design and making a career out of my abilities. Currently, I work as a one man art department for a U.S. Army program at Fort Monmouth, N.J. When time permits, I study painting and drawing under instruction from artist and Monmouth University professor, Jimmy Leslie. I am also fortunate enough to have recieved critiques, encouragement and instruction from one of the top historical artists in the country, Keith Rocco.

I draw inspiration from the classic American illustrators from the Howard Pyle school (N.C. Wyeth, Frank Schoonover, Dean Cornwall, etc.), his predecessor Winslow Homer, as well as contemporary practitioners of that style, such as Keith Rocco.

My goal is to look for new ways to communicate my love of history through my fascination with art. I'm not sure where my journey will take me so check back every once in awhile a see where I am!

Peter Culos