Peter Campbell Saunders is a British artist whose impressionist and figurative paintings capture stories of memory, emotion, and human connection. Using oils, acrylics, and mixed media, his work combines atelier techniques rooted in the Old Masters with the expressive freedom of modern painting. Influences include Hopper, Degas, and Sickert, alongside the cinematic drama of 1940s film noir — themes that resonate throughout his compositions.

Peter grew up in North London, where an early love of art, music, fashion, and photography shaped his creative journey. After graduating with honours in Graphic Design from Central Saint Martin’s College of Art and Design, he spent over twenty years as an art director and photographer. His work appeared in Vogue, Tatler, Brides, The Sunday Times, Esquire, and commercial campaigns for John Lewis and Volkswagen. These experiences refined his instinct for narrative, atmosphere, and visual storytelling, all of which now infuse his paintings.

A deeply personal thread runs through Peter’s art: the memory of his father, who passed away during his teenage years. Turning to painting as a form of therapy and resilience, he continues to embed subtle homages to his father within his canvases — hidden details that invite viewers to look closer and connect with their own experiences of love, loss, and remembrance.

In 2007, Peter qualified as a teacher of Art and Design, sharing his skills and passion with students while continuing to develop his own practice. Today, he paints and exhibits regularly, with works held in private collections worldwide.