Page 42 - October 2018

Featured Artist - Peter Robichaud

Peter has spent the majority of his life in one uniform or other - from Beavers and
Scouts to Air Cadets, and finally a nearly three-decade career with the Canadian
military. He has extensive operational experience with all elements- air, land, sea,
and the Special Forces.

Peter’s passion for aviation began at a very young age in Chatham, New Brunswick
with its nearby air base providing an endless source of inspiration. After flying with
gliders, Cessnas, and other military airframes as an Air Cadet, his dream was to pursue
a career as an Air Force pilot. Unfortunately, lack of the required perfect vision
prevented this. In 1986, a chance conversation led him to discover, somewhat
reluctantly, the world of Army tanks, which shortly after became his career until 2004
when he transferred to the Canadian Forces Intelligence Branch.

Peter has been painting since he was twelve years old and has never put his brushes
down. His paintings are defined by a meticulous attention to detail of his subjects,
which include aviation, portraiture, animals, and abstract pieces. He has produced
numerous commissions for military units and personnel, as well as private individuals
throughout the country. He has had art shows at museums and other locations
throughout the Maritimes.
Peter’s preferred medium is acrylics and he paints from his home studio in Halifax. He
is currently working on subjects for a book series on Canadian Forces jet powered
fighter aircraft, is producing commissions for the Air Force, Army, and Navy, and
works on other non-aviation related art subjects.