Fred Peltier, an architect by profession, began to paint fraktur in the late 1990's after many years of collecting Pennsylvania German folk art and antiques. A native of Southeastern Pennsylvania, his roots trace back to German immigrants who settled in Berks and Bucks Counties in the early eighteenth century. His fraktur paintings were done on antique laid or wove paper. Using an antique dipping pen and custom blended water colors, Fred was able to achieve the time worn look of museum pieces. Whenever possible, he used period frames.

Due to the unique qualities of his work, Fred sold only hand-drawn, handpainted one-of-a-kind originals. Custom orders such as personalized birth, baptismal and marriage certificates were also available. Fred exhibited his work at some of the finest shows in the Philadelphia area.

In lieu of flowers an offering in Mr. Peltier's name to the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Greater Philadelphia Chapter 321 Norristown Rd. Suite 260 Ambler, Pa. 19002 would be appreciated.



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