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Peter Robichaud 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.

Nighthawks

CF-101B Voodoos of 409 Nighthawks Squadron from CFB
Comox BC. Circa 1980s.

Acrylic on Canvas

Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary CF-18

My rendition of the CF-18 air show demonstration paint
scheme for 2015 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of
the Battle of Britain.

24 x 18 inches, Acrylic on Canvas