Fritz Peters (center) with judges Laura Brodian Freas and Frank Kelly Freas.

           Born and raised in the Los Angeles area, Fritz Peters began painting and drawing at the age of three.  With the encouragement and support of his parents, he began attending private art classes at age nine.  While still in high school, Peters completed four semesters of fine and applied art courses at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, California.  Following high school graduation, Peters decided to continue his artistic endeavors primarily for non-commercial reasons.

           In the early nineties, a friend introduced Peters to Kelly Freas. After having reviewed Fritz's portfolio, Freas advised Peters to enter The L. Ron Hubbard Illustrators of the Future Contest.  When Peters did not place as a finalist, he decided to take a break from competing.  Instead, he devoted the following years to expanding his portfolio and to refining his artistic skills.

           Peters believes it is the artist’s responsibility to draw attention to the divinity residing in all things. He is currently living in a small, modest Hindu retreat and is a student of Indian art, symbolism, and iconography.  His goal for his art is to fuse images of Americana with the beauty, spirituality and freedom of Indian art and philosophy.