Whether painting, or doing anything else, Pete has only wonder and awe for his surroundings. His study of the human form, both as a painter and an illustrator, is a constantly evolving study of color, patterns, and movement. The only time his eyes aren’t wide open is when he’s sleeping, most likely dreaming about schools of fish and the coral chalk boards used to learn about sharks. If you're lucky, you may walk away with a large bright centerpiece for a cloudy wall. You can see more of his work online at www.petenawara.com.

• Dan Murphy