Manzanar
The Manzanar War Relocation Camp in the eastern Sierra has been the subject of many of the artist's paintings. David was introduced to the subject by former internee and Watercolor legend, Henry Fukuhara. David has attended the last 6 Henry Fukuhara Manzanar Workshops that have been held at Manzanar. For an application to the 13th Annual Henry Fukuhara Workshop in 2010 click here.

David Peterson and over 4 dozen other artists will participate in the 12th Annual Henry Fukuhara Manzanar, Lone Pine and Keeler Workshop Exhibition August 17-September 22, 2009. Location: APC Fine Arts Gallery, 1621 Cabrillo Ave., Torrance, CA Gallery Hours are M-F, 9-5pm. Reception August 22, 2009, 1-5pm.

Click on the thumbnail to view a larger image of one of the artist's Manzanar paintings from 2004-2009.

Click on the thumbnail to view a larger image.