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Peter Maier is an automobile designer, industrial designer, and fine artist. After seeing Maier’s work at the New York World’s Fair— VP of General Motors Corporation, Bill Mitchell, hired Peter prior to his junior year. His career was interrupted for a brief period in 1967-69 when he served as a Military Police Officer in Viet Nam. Upon his return, he went on to enjoy a distinguished career as an Automobile Designer—being the youngest ever to be hired by GM, Maier rose in the ranks to become Senior Designer for Cadillac, Pontiac and Chevrolet Motor Divisions thereby becoming part of an elite group. He left the security of his position at GM in 1980 and although approached by other major automotive firms, he embarked on a journey to pursue his passion as a Fine Artist on his own. He has been painting and selling privately since 1980—without any gallery representation he has sold well over 400 major works.
SHOW SPONSORS
Covercraft • Techforce • American Collectors Insurance • Linkage Magazine
INSPIRATION
His parents were a great influence sharing their work ethic. Also artist and Pratt professors Max Spivak and Bob Mallory.
CHALLENGE
Being drafted and having to spend two years in the Viet Nam war.
SPECIAL AUTOMOBILE
His three wheel car he designed in 1966. You can get a glimpse of it HERE
BOOK RECOMMENDATION
Peter’s into reading technical books that apply to creating his art.
PARTING WORDS OF WISDOM
You gotta have drive, self motivation and persistence. And you really gotta believe in yourself.
WHERE TO FIND PETER
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