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.Â
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 (17)
Petra-S
wonderful sky, atmo, colors water and mood!
InnerSerendipity
What a beautiful sunset Pat.
hope921
Great dedication for two wonderful women. Happy Birthday Ladies.
CatatonicCadaver
gorgeous colors, love the lighting, so beautiful and serene wish i was there!
maggiemai
A beautiful dedication to two sweet friends Pat! Excellent as always and I just love that little peek of blue sky under your soft clouds. :-)
AnnaKirsten
Totally stunning image, fantastic colours - looks hot! And joining you in wishing these two a very happy day!
fractalinda
Ruthee's birthday? HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! to Ruthee and EvieLouise. Beautiful wish and dedication, Pat, and a gorgeous render! The clouds are incredible; love the colors and light. Awesome terrain and POV.
melevos
very beautiful sunset,EXCELLENTLY DONE
PumaSue
I love the lonely, haunting look of the scene. The colors are beautiful. You did excellent postwork. I love the smudged look of the clouds. This is a wonderful birthday tribute for your two friends.
LiLape
A wonderful dedication Pat, Very nice terrain and POV. Excellent ATMO and water
Ruthee
WOW! What a sweet thing to do, Pat. The only thing wrong with Birthdays is it means I'm another year older. Thank you so much from me and Evie, too. This sea/landscape is spectacular. Those clouds are awesome! Fantastic gradient. Hugs Ruthee
MoonGraphics11
Wow! This is gorgeous! I love the colors! Beautiful work!
voske
Beautiful!!!!Wonderful sky&water,beautiful work!!! A wonderful dedication!!Excellent job!!!
EoinArmstrong
Great mood and sky!
evielouise
Well well my sweet pat this is so lovely and a place I would love to sit and think of all the years behind me,you could not have pick anything better,yes ruthee and I have the same birthday and I just have to say ten times over thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you lmao!!!! wonderful artwork
Vik9740
what a lovely tribute for 2 lovely ladies
sossy
amazing colored render! how I love all the red color tones and the impression of fire and wonders! belated birthday wishes to both artists! ;o)