A self motivated and dedicated artist, Pete Athanasopoulos, 28, is an NYC based Artist living in Queens, New York. Unlike other artists, Pete’s story is not one of an artist who discovered their love for art at a young age. His ability to produce beautiful work did not come effortlessly and swiftly as many successful young artists. Pete sketched tirelessly into his school books for decades until r
ealizing at the age of 25 his true passion and natural ability for art. Beginning his journey with a black Sharpie and a blank piece of computer paper, Pete had no idea where he was headed. With inspiration from a friend, Pete decided to take a chance and post his very simple sketches on social media. The responses he received from friends and family was motivating in itself, but what he began to realize was the people that were starting to notice him. Requests from other local artists began pouring in, and as he viewed each individual artist and their feedback on his sketches, his confidence started to flow through. Using a variety of different types of media but sticking to his urban style, Pete has managed to approach abstract art in an unfamiliar way. Using markers, lots of dripping paint, and a graffiti-esque approach, he takes his talents to show that he is not limited. Pushing the limit to the best of his ability, he has been apart of art shows across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Long Island and continues to be not only an artist, but a social butterfly with an effortlessly friendly attitude.
