Peter Watts stands as a distinguished landscape artist, gaining acclaim as a finalist in the 2021, 2022, 2024 and 2026 prestigious Glover Prize. Renowned for his adept portrayal of ephemeral moments, he expertly captures the interplay of light and shadow in the expansive skies and rural settings of Southern Australia.

In 2022, Peter not only secured his place in the artistic realm but also clinched the “People’s Choice” award at the Glover Prize in Tasmania and earned the esteemed title of “Best in Show” at the Camberwell Art Prize in Melbourne.

His artistic presence extends beyond national borders, with representations in art galleries across Australia and Singapore. Born in 1963 in Horsham, Victoria, Peter draws inspiration from the dynamic cloudscapes and landscapes of Southern Australia. His paintings serve as nuanced interpretations of the intricate combinations of shades, movements, and temporal shifts inherent in the elevated terrains. Exhibiting a discerning perspective on nature’s dynamism and beauty, Peter seamlessly navigates between reality and subtle abstraction, infusing vitality into his creations.

Art Prizes

2026                Glover Prize, finalist

2024                Glover Prize, finalist

2022

Glover Prize, awarded ‘People’s Choice’

Camberwell Art Prize, awarded ‘Best in Show’

2021                Glover Prize, finalist

Solo Exhibitions

2025

Salt Contemporary Art Queenscliff VIC

ArtImages Gallery Adelaide SA

Art2Muse Gallery Sydney NSW

Gallery One Brisbane QLD

2024

Salt Contemporary Art Queenscliff VIC

ArtImages Gallery Adelaide SA

Art2Muse Gallery Sydney NSW

Gallery One Brisbane QLD

2023

Salt Contemporary Art Queenscliff VIC

ArtImages Gallery Adelaide SA

Art2Muse Gallery Sydney NSW

Gallery One Brisbane QLD

2022

Salt Contemporary Art Queenscliff VIC

Art2Muse Gallery Sydney NSW

Fletcher Arts Melbourne VIC

2021

Salt Contemporary Art Queenscliff  VIC

Art2Muse Gallery Sydney NSW

Fletcher Arts Melbourne VIC

Suki & Hugh Gallery ACT

2020

Art2Muse Gallery Sydney NSW

Fletcher Arts Melbourne VIC

2019

Art2Muse Gallery Sydney NSW

2018

Convent Gallery Daylesford VIC

Other Exhibitions

2025

Fletcher Arts Melbourne

Bromley & Co Daylesford VIC

Salt Contemporary Art Queenscliff VIC

Redsea Gallery Magaret River WA

2024

Flinders Lane Gallery Melbourne VIC

Glover Prize Tasmania

Bromley & Co Daylesford VIC

2023

Salt Contemporary Art Queenscliff VIC

2022

Glover Prize Tasmania

Camberwell Art Show Melbourne VIC

Salt Contemporary Art Queenscliff VIC

Suki & Hugh Gallery ACT

Affordable Art Fair Salt Contemporary Art Queenscliff VIC

Fletcher Arts Melbourne VIC

REDSEA Gallery Singapore

Art Images Gallery Adelaide SA

2021

Glover Prize Tasmania

Salt Contemporary Art Queenscliff VIC

Fletcher Arts Melbourne VIC

REDSEA Gallery Singapore

Art Images Gallery Adelaide SA

Suki & Hugh Gallery ACT

The Screaming International Art Group – Portugal

2020

Salt Contemporary Art Queenscliff VIC

Suki & Hugh Gallery ACT

2019

Bromley & Co Daylesford

Suki & Hugh Gallery ACT

Camberwell Art Show Melbourne VIC