Meet Pete Peterson of Petetown
"I built the town. I'm to blame for everything here."
- Master Decoy Carver, Pete Peterson
Join Sporting Art Director, Robbie Smith, as he travels to the Eastern shore of Virginia to spend the afternoon with master decoy carver, Pete Peterson of Petetown. Get drawn into the conversation as Pete speaks about his inspiration, style, and artistic techniques. Per Pete, "...basically, a decoy is a man's signature in wood." And finally, learn about the history of Petetown, created by the vision and hands of Pete himself. Pete's decoys and more are being offered in our Sporting Art Auction. This auction opens for live-online bidding on Thursday, May 29th at 10:00 am. Pre-bidding is available now.

At the end of a clam shell lane;
Sits a quiet haunt that bears his name.
A small red shop on the seaside shore;
A carver works with a chip covered floor.
His hands they move with deliberate grace;
Bringing life to wood in his sacred space.

Text by Brian Daliege
Sporting Art Auction
May 29th at 10:00 am ET