P. Gantner was born in Seoul, Korea in 1948. His painting education began early and he was encouraged to first study the painting techniques of the Masters. He then began to experiment with color, depth, perspective, and texture. His paintings have the passion often found in the Impressionist School, and they immortalize the special qualities of the scenes he depicts.

Gantner traveled to Europe, settling in France, where the timeworn streets and towns fascinated him. His love affair with France has continued to today and his paintings have been exhibited in many shows, both in France and in the United States.



Gantner's works have been displayed in the following shows:

Ambassadors Cultural Center, U.S.A.

Ocean Gallery, Florida, U.S.A

Participant in the Autumn Salon & The Independents Show in Paris

Korea Nation Contest (Awarded Second Prize); Japanese Ambassador's Cultural Center

Korean National Contest (Awarded Second Prize)

Autumn Salon in Paris

Korean National Contest in Capd'agde, France (Awarded First Prize)

Korean National Contest (Awarded First Prize)

Figuration Palais Un Hun