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.
Comments (23)
Ruthee
AWESOME SCENE. :)
Maori
Amazing Sunset and terrific landscape. The lighting is SUPERB! Excellent and inspirational work. Thanks for sharing.
sanosoke
Wonderful light and surface. Water look very nice and I like your pw birds. I know I've said this before, but I wish you would use a better method of compression. I think this would take your work to a new level, because the actual terragen work is very lovely
Ionel
Another unique picture of you! Everyone can learn the technics of digital art but art itself is much more than that!
Rich2
Very fine sunset - perhaps increase the water reflectivity to catch some of the atmo glow. But still a very pleasant image!
Pearl_Phoenix
Beautiful...its warm and peaceful, wonderful image /hugs
IsTLionK
I like this one Pat. What you have been working tward is really coming together.
evielouise
Excellent view wonderful as always
Osiris_
Quite the majestic image here, Excellent work!!
CatatonicCadaver
Yeah these past few days have been hectic, could use some peace lol, lovely POV, nice serene setting :)
DreamersWish
It is a beautiful! I just love the feel of it! Your water surface is fabulous. I love the way there is just a hint of light on the surface and the birds are a lovely touch. Well done!
twistednoodle
OMG that is just beautiful - one of the best sunsets I've seen! Excellent attn to detail - I really love the light on the hills on the right and the reflection in the water. Gorgeous colours in the sky with a hint of the night sky up the top - just magic!!
JLyons
Beautiful scene, great job!
fractalinda
Beautiful colors and light..and the water and glow are superb, as is the mood. Excellent!
Petra-S
super light and mood!
InnerSerendipity
It's so cool to watch somebody grow and learn new techniques. Pat, your doing such awesome work in both TG and WM. Keep up the work! :)
aarontyler
Beautiful Sunset!!!!
zoozee
Love the terrain - especially like the glow in the "sand-like" mountain to the right it has so much the real touch in my eyes :) .. The sky is abolutely beautiful :) ... Excellent work :)
Morgana61
Bellissimo il mare, i suoi riflessi e i suoi giochi sulla superficie...excellent image!
Simpleworks
A beautiful render.
Vik9740
perfect name for a perfect view
MoonGraphics11
Such a beautiful scene! I love it! Excellent!
sossy
peace is what we need to carry on in the struggle of life! thanks for the beauty! ;o)