ABOUT PETER MICHAEL ROTH
Art has always been my constant. From a young age, it gave me peace, purpose, and perspective. As a kid, I’d spend endless hours sketching muscle cars, people, and random objects around the house—learning to see the world by drawing it. Art taught me to slow down and observe life as it unfolded.
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At 17, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and art became something more—a vital outlet to process emotion and make sense of a complex inner world. Many of my early works from this period were ink-heavy and chaotic, mirroring my mental state at the time.
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As I approached high school graduation, I saw a path forward: art could also be a career. I found graphic design and discovered how to make creative expressions serve a purpose—helping people understand everything from buying a lawnmower to discovering a new health treatment option.
In 2022, life threw another curveball: a rare form of cancer called Merkel cell carcinoma. Once again, art became my refuge. Through treatment, I filled sketchbooks with floating figures, dreamscapes, and meditations on impermanence. I began experimenting with watercolor—adding texture, dimension, and emotion. Pieces like COMING + GOING emerged from this period.​
COMING + GOING
MAYAN DREAM
Today, I’m cancer-free and creatively reborn. My current work draws on everything I’ve lived through—my mental health journey, my recovery, and my family roots, which trace back to Germany and Mexico. I’ve learned to trust my subconscious, letting it guide my process. I rarely start with a plan—just a pencil and an open mind. I sketch, watch, and follow what begins to emerge. MAYAN DREAM is a reflection of that instinctive, intuitive approach.
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That’s a bit of my story. If you have questions or are interested in a piece, I’d love to hear from you.
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Cheers, and thanks again for stopping by.
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Peter Michael Roth