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Pete McCaskill

Born and raised in Vicksburg, Mississippi, Pete developed an interest in art and creativity at an early age. Whether it was drawing pictures, making sculptures out of mud or playing the guitar, he was always creating. Throughout his early education he took whatever art or drawing classes were offered. In college he continued taking classes in both technical drawing and art.

Pete began his professional career in Mississippi as a drafter, and worked in many different disciplines from making maps of the Mississippi River bottom, to drawing plans for a nuclear power plant. In 1986 Pete moved to Texas and began working with a company making decorative architectural castings. Here it was his job to take the plans and ideas of the architects and designers and develop ways to bring their ideas to life. This line of work allowed him to work on some very ornate and beautiful buildings with architects, designers, sculptors and craftsmen from all over the world.

Three years after being asked to participate in a wood sculpture study group under the tutelage of renowned sculptor Charlie Boren, Pete has decided that it is time to return to first hand creativity. He now works on his own creations at his workshop in Alvarado, Texas. His work can be seen at the Russell Farm Art Center gallery.

“Life is too short to spend always working on someone else’s ideas. I feel that God has given me a gift, and I do not want to waste it. To take an old piece of wood, that most people would not see fit to burn, and bring out the beautiful work of art hidden within, gives me an indescribable feeling of satisfaction.”

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