Peter Ross was born in Llanfreefa/Pontypool in 1941 

Peter lived in Newport and attended Newport Art College 1958-62 and then Bristol West of England College Of Art 1962-63.

He taught art in London and Oxford schools 1963-1998 and has had numerous one man shows throughout this time.

In recent years he has started to paint images from childhood and adolescence based on photographs and memory.

These paintings highlight specific areas in Newport relevant to that time.

Other influences include Dylan Thomas and historical events which are based in the town