Pete Humphreys love for films is expressed in his pieces. He finds the ways in which directors use cameras to frame atmosphere and intensity fascinating. Another inspiration for Pete is Impressionism. In particular, their clever use of brushwork. Close up they dissolve into a mass of vigorous marks and strokes but from far away their loose brushwork blends into one. Winning the Portrait section of the St Helens Open Art Competition two years in a row and his influential style and success helped him to reach the final selection round at the BP Portrait Competition in London 2016. Lena Headey and Russell Crowe are among a few celebrities that are fans of Pete's work, with Lena tweeting "Mad Skills!".