Peter Caras
Peter George Caras (April 11, 1941 – February 28, 2022) was an American illustrator. He studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and the Art Students League of New York and was instructed by Frank J. Reilly, James Bama, and Norman Rockwell. He was an instructor of Advanced Pictorial Illustration at the duCret School of the Arts in Plainfield, NJ
Peter Caras, with an international reputation, was considered one of Americas foremost illustrators.
His work has excited movie goers, inspired readers of countless books & magazines, and has sold numerous products through advertising print campaigns.
At age 18 having set extremely high goals for himself, he sought out the legendary Norman Rockwell for guidance. Their relationship lasted until Rockwell’s death in 1978. During his twilight years, he wrote to Caras saying that he had “admiration” for his work.
At age 21, Caras met James Bama one of today’s best known Western Artist, who became
not only his friend but his mentor.
Caras has won numerous awards and is represented in important public, corporate, and private collections.
Having reaped the benefits of success, Caras reciprocated by donating his time & talents
to many charitable organizations and community projects.
He also was an instructor of Advanced Pictorial Illustration at the duCret School of the Arts for four decades producing some of the best talents in illustration today.
CHRONOLOGY
1941 Born April 11, Johnstown, PA 1959 Graduated Conemaugh High School
1961 First meeting with Norman Rockwell Studied with Bob Peak, Arts Students League
Studied with Frank J. Reilly, NYC
1963 Moved to Stockbridge, MA, Tutored by Norman Rockwell
1964 Graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, PA
Tutored by James Bama
AWARDS
1967 Award-- Society_of_Illustrators, NYC
1969 Award-- Society_of_Illustrators, NYC
1970 Award-- Society_of_Illustrators, NYC
Paintings exhibited at Mendola Gallery, Madison Avenue, NYC
1972 Award-- Society_of_Illustrators, NYC
1976 One-man show: David Young, Denville, NJ
1977 Fund-raising event-- Multiple Sclerosis
1978 Fund-raising event, Johnstown Flood Museum
1980-2020 Professor of Pictorial Illustration, duCret School of the Arts, Plainfield NJ
1981 Fund-raising event-- Papermill Playhouse
1988 “Man of the Year” Achivement Award, Inter-Council Group, PA
Key to the City of Johnstown, PA,
presented by the Mayor for outstanding contributions to the Flood Museum.
BEST SELLING AUTHORS
OVER A MILLION SOLD
Jack Higgans
MOVIES
EVIL THAT MEN DO
FIVE CARD STUD
FROM NOON ‘TIL THREE
SWASHBUCKLER
TIMES & LIFE JUDGE ROY BEAN
ADVERTISING
ABC-TV
CBS-TV
Ciba Gigey Pharm.
Dewars Scotch
Omni Magazine
Eastman Kodac
Kellogg’s
Life
Time
Wolfschmidts Vodka
PORTRAITS OF CELEBRATIES
Bill Graham
Admiral Halsay
William Holden
Jill Ireland
James Earl Jones
Dick Shoberg
BENEFITS
Hydrocephalus with Dick Shoberg
Multiple Sclerosis with Celeste Holm
Papermill Playhouse (3))
Psychoanalytic Center of North NJ
NATIONAL TV
A variety of news shows
Joe Frankllin, NYC
Line Out, Red Bank, NJ
New Jersey People, NYC
PBS Channels (3)
Spectrum, Morristown, NJ
GALLERIES
Bloomingdale’s with Rona Jaffo
David young Gallery, Denville, NJ
Governor Morris Inn, Morristown, NJ (fund-raising event)
Joe Mendola Gallery, Madison Avenue, NYC
Papermill Playhouse (3 fund-raising events)
PERIODICALS
BOYS LIFE
OMNI
SCOUTING
Peter Caras Professor of Pictorial Illustration 1980-2020
duCret School of the Arts Plainfield, New Jersey
“I can teach anyone technically. No one can be taught creativity or sensitivity: either you have it or you don’t.
I cannot feel anyone’s emotions but my own. It is when an artist feels something emotionally and can create it technically that a work becomes a successful piece of art.
One only has to look at the work of Robert McGinnis! The emotional connection that he demonstrates with his technical skill goes far above and beyond realism. His work is a perfect example, very moving!!!
In my own experience, I find I must be true to my convictions, that I too can achieve a certain level of greatness equal to my mentors just as others can.
My hope is that my students and colegues will come to feel the same confidence on their artistic journey of expression.”
Peter G. Caras
To view Peter Caras work visit his page on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/peter_caras/
Students who have been published and members Caras & Colleagues
https://www.markromanoski.com/home
https://www.peterambushart.com
Notable Articles
http://toomuchhorrorfiction.blogspot.com/2018/02/your-pretty-face-is-going-to-hell-cover.html
https://stevehollandbook.com/f/peter-caras--rest-in-peace
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