If you’ve been to the Celebration of Fine Art, you can’t miss the big smile that is almost always on Penny Benjamin Peterson’s face. Her bright personality and positive outlook on life transfer to her lively canvases. Her passion and generosity are easy to recognize when you meet her.

Penny’s abstract works are a reflection of the inspiration she finds from the beautiful

Arizona sky, mountains and desert landscapes that she has been surround by most of her life. This inspiration combined with life experiences is what drives her passion to create. Penny says “Life experiences are universal and mine speak in rich color, texture, shapes and brush strokes. The interrelationship of texture, color and how they relate to each viewer intrigues me.” Many of her paintings incorporate words and quotes that inspire the viewer to look for the best that life has to offer. Penny has a vast collector base that circles the globe. In 2007 she traveled to China for a special exhibition of her work. It was an experience that she will long remember. Her generosity is second to none. She has several causes that she is passionate about supporting including Arizona Easter Seals, Free Arts for Abused Children and the American Diabetes Association.

Penny is always willing to share her smile, her talent and her joy for her artwork with anyone. Be sure to stop by and meet her in 2009 when you visit the show. You’ll be sure to become a fan of hers, just as all of us from the Celebration of Fine Art family are!

Penny is shown here with Celebration of Fine Art Collector, Frank Racioppo.