Peter grew up in Northern California. Big Sur, the Sierras, and the Northern California coast became his favorite places. He moved to Santa Cruz after receiving his Bachelors in Fine Arts from UC Santa Barbara. After graduating, he traveled to Australia, Indonesia, Mexico, Costa Rica, and South Africa. Surfing, snowboarding, and mountain biking were just part of the terrain. He lives in Santa Cruz, CA. with wife Jane and dog Blu.