Eric E. Peterson grew up with a love for art. As many others have experienced, an art career was discouraged, so he formally studied Education and holds a Master's in Education. However, his love for art never ceased, and he was later drawn back to photography, illustration, and poetry. He founded The Arts Colony in Corona, CA, and has won numerous local, regional, and national awards for his photography. He is working on artistic photography books, having already published four, with more due soon. He is also working with other artists to publish their own books of art. He has also been writing poetry (limericks being his favorite) and children’s books. Eric resides in Corona, CA, with his family and three dogs.