A native of Colorado, Clayton Peterson received his BFA in theatre and design from Loretto Heights College in Denver. He has worked in the theatre for over twenty years, filling the roles of stagehand, designer, technical director, and stage manager. In addition to his theatrical work, he is known as a fine artist and teacher. |
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He has studied performing and fine arts at The University of Tennessee at Knoxville and at The School of Art at Bowling Green State University. He holds master's degrees both in painting and in the theatre arts. He has lived in France, where he studied the Flemish technique of Jan van Eyck. His paintings and drawings are known for their strong integration of classical and contemporary techniques, dramatic presentation, and their highly spiritual, emotional, and intellectual content. |