About
Welcome to the official site of Peter Smith, the award
winning international contemporary artist with one of
the UK's most collectable artwork, the famous striped rotund characters called the 'Impossimals'
Created by the husband and wife team Peter and Jayne
Smith in 2002 after nine years and six major tours the Impossimals
have gone from strength to strength and can be found in
art collections worldwide in the form of original oils,
limited editions and sculpture.
Peters artwork is exclusively published worldwide by
Washington Green and the
Impossimals media interests are represented by Los Angeles based
Suppertime Entertainment.
You can follow Peter on Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and through his personal 'Painting The Impossimal' Blog.
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Artwork
Discover more about Peter and Jayne's work by clicking on each thumbnail. From the first ever Impossimal sketches, through all the tours and events right up to the latest additions this is your turn to explore to the ever expanding World Of Impossimals.
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BeginningsThe first sketches of the Impossimals started late in 2002 with a series of seven pages sketched idly at work. Even at this stage you can see the beginnings of two key pieces, 'So It's Not Fancy Dress Then?' top right and 'Tall Paul' bottom right. -
The First ImpossimalFrom 2003 'Oscar Was Very Late' was the first 'true' Impossimal, a depiction of Oscar, my then current house rabbit and inspiration behind the Impossimal stripe. An independent release from my first studio. It's very rare and each print was hand embellished with gold leaf. -
Impossimals UnleashedEarly in 2005 Peter joined renowned art publishers Washington Green, in May of the same year a collection of eight limited editions called 'The Art Of Surprise' was released to the unsuspecting galleries. It took slightly less than 48 hours to sell out. The Impossimals had finally arrived. -
Unexpected TailsThe popularity of the first set of releases prompted a full forty gallery UK tour for Peters 2006 collection 'Tails of the Unexpected'. Nine new images which cemented Peters name as one of the most collectable living artists in the UK today. -
Football FeverDue to popular demand Peter took the unusual step of following 'Tails' with a brand new tour in the same year. 'Smithy's World Cup Heroes' was five time limited editions, again supported by an extensive tour making for a very busy 2006 indeed. -
BeyondThe 'Far Beyond Driven' tour in 2007 was a departure for Peter. Comprising of eight dark pieces this brooding collection was Peters attempt at drawing on something new as an artist and the first time the Impossimals had taken a back seat. It also bought with it the Fine Art Trade Guilds 2007 Best Artist nomination for Peter. -
*NutterThe Impossimals returned at the end of 2008 with a wry look on life and a new tour entitled '*May Contain Nuts'. Eight images taken from real life stories, all packed with hidden meaning and messages. The tour ended well into 2009. -
OpulenceIn between painting the Impossimals Peter started in 2009 to paint bespoke one off images as part of his ongoing Boutique collection. These paintings contain additions such as crystals, gold leaf and even hand carved sculptures. Only four currently exist in this exclusive set with only one new Boutique added per year. -
GangstaCombining street graphics with Impossimals another ongoing project is the Street Impossimals. Using skills from Peters previous position in the design industry these striking canvases are created using acrylic and oil paint, using tools as diverse as screwdrivers and power sanders to create the backgrounds. -
The Elephant In The RoomPeter joined forces with royalty and some of the biggest names in the fashion, design and art world to join the prestigious 'London 2010 Elephant Parade', the worlds biggest art event when 260 life sized painted elephants stormed the nations capital. Peter's 'Impossiphant' was eventually sold at auction for £13,000. -
StripesThe Impossimals returned with a snapshot of Impossimal life in 2010 with the Autumn launch of 'It's A Stripe Thing'. Peters biggest tour to date and with a body of work that put a smile on collectors faces and opened new doors in the Impossimal World. -
MediaAt the beginning of 2011 Peter and Jayne Smith joined forces with L.A. Based Suppertime Entertainment with an aim to bring the Impossimals to a worldwide audience. Work is currently progressing on this unique development.
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GrimmInterspersed over the years Peters photorealist paintings re-tell some of the most cherished fairy tales in such a way as to make your skin crawl. This ongoing project will take a number of years to complete but promises to be worth the wait. -
Lost & FoundThis is the big one. Three years to develop, research and paint, this collection, to be launched in 2012, will change history, literally. Twistory is a parallel Impossimal history to our own and the corner stone of a body of work that is quite simply Impossimal to ignore. -
Flickr GalleryA full gallery of Peters artwork is maintained on Flickr, click here
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Impossimals
Unique rotund characters actually based on a real life individuals that I personally know. All the Impossimals have stories to tell, be it personal or otherwise and no Impossimal exists without a reason for being. [ Peter Smith ]
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