I began my art 'interests' at the ripe age of 10. That Christmas I received my very first set of oil paints as a gift and proceeded to paint a picture that my aunt still has hanging on her wall. A country scene of woods and snow. Very easy for a beginning artist.
I took art in high school as well as the pre-requisite courses to attend college, my dream of being a teacher quickly quashed in the over flux of teachers way back in those stone age days. My major switched to History and Marketing Management (heh a lady did have to have something to fall back on) ... Continuing to paint, draw and use any and all mediums I could find, I found my favorite in oils and watercolors. I'm mostly self taught, having had only two years of 'art' studies' so when you look there is something definitely missing, I see it, you may not which may be a good thing.
I married, moved to NY, divorced and raised two children on my own, beautiful, gifted and lovely ones too :) My son is going to be a teacher, daughter is in restaurant management. I'm quite proud of both of them.
Back to my 'art'. I took interest in terragen and love the capabilities it gave me in creating a landscape without the use of paints when I permanently injured my 'holding' arm. I cannot paint for long periods of time using my left arm. Limited but not defeated. Taking up computer art satisfied my 'craving' to create landscapes, and the use of watercolor pencils and graphite satisfies my other creative endeavors. Currently I am working on a series of surreal fae art, if such a thing exists besides in my imagination. As well as some artwork in graphite attempting to work on life studies. It's been an uphill climb and I find I'm more than satisfied most of the time. "We're our own worse critics"... and so true. Much of what I do doesn't find it's way here, for I don't feel it should be shown.ÂÂ
If you take a moment, and glance through my gallery, I hope you take away a wee bit of magic, a sense of delight and have enjoyed the visit...If you'd like to see some of my artworks that are no longer here, or that I've never put here, please feel free to visit my site:http://www.freewebs.com/ppeterse/index.htmVarious artworks from pencil to watercolors are there.
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Comments (25)
kiddd7
Fantastic mood and lighting! The colours are striking :)!
kellendor
Wonderful image and tribute to your mother. Great Job!!!!
Ruthee
Beautiful sunset. Great memories for you and your mom. :)
Gunglejim
This is beautiful and so is the thoughts!!! :o) Wonderful colors, atmo and reflections upon the water. Well done!!
wile1
Wow very red sky! Awesome pat!
fractalinda
The clouds and overall sky are spectacular and awe-inspiring! I love the way everything reaches heavenward in your images, Pat. Superb light, beautiful colors and mood..and excellent work!
melevos
Fantastic mood,EXCELLENTLY DONE
hope921
lovely dramatic scene. Excellent work.
whtknight
Excellent sunset and water well done!
Myth_de
Oh my... what a firework of an atmo! The bird adds a lot! Excellent work!
Petra-S
Fantastic sky - brilliant light, colors and mood! Super water/waterreflection and POV, fantastic artwork!V
Darthmagus
Superb sunset colors!
InnerSerendipity
Pat this is fantastic! Your atmosphere is fabulous!
Harvis
Wonderful sunset...
Loloe
Wow, wonderful colors, water and atmosphere. This is one of the most beautiful sunset I've ever seen. Bravo!!!!!
Hendesse
Very impressive atmo and water reflections. Fantastic and dramatic mood. Excellent work indeed!
evielouise
super beautiful wonderful wanna be there !! :V: as always hugs ))
Amethystwolf
The sky has a depth that goes on forever.
CatatonicCadaver
Absolutely gorgeous, what a wonderful dedi to your mother, she would be very honored :)
zoozee
Wonderful picture of a memory .. So striking and beautiful colors :) .. You can actually feel the atmosphere of it .. Wonderful creation :) Hugss zoozee :)
MoonGraphics11
Really perfect dedication.. Gorgeous image.. And a beautiful memory captured! Excellent work!
Vik9740
this may be one of your best ever! pefect!!
EoinArmstrong
Superbly dramatic sky! Lovely colours! Would love to be that bird's travel agent :)
sossy
such a powerful colored impression and render! the water surface is breathtaking! ;o)
maggiemai
Wow!! Awesome once more!! I just love that ruby reflection. :-) Your Mom sounds so cool Pat and it is so nice to see how much love you have for her. :-) A big hug to Pat and her Mom and a big VOTE too!