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 (32)
jocko500
real super
InnerSerendipity
Pat this is fantastic! You can definitely feel the Island spirit in this image!
Angelwave
wonderful island spirit, wish i was there again myself
sanosoke
I love the light! and colors. The land looks wonderful. Water also looks very nice, but I would love to see just a hint of sharpen (ducks)
Ionel
Excellent! Bravo!!! I love this picture! +V+
wholehog
Wonderful idea and beautiful results. PS: I hope you didn't steal a rock while in Hawaii...or Pele will come for you!
Costaud
Incredible colors, awesome image.
Ruthee
Awesome Sea/Landscape, Pat. Excellent work as always. :)
evielouise
GRRRRRRRRRRR__eat imagination here and love your color and sky very beautiful!! merry xmas pat!
phasic
wow thats great... i love the woman upon the mountain and the sky/atmo is awesome
Lenctar
And finally here it's a wonderfull vision about a sea landascape. I love so much the atmospheres of your creations: the lights and the colors are delicate like Poetry. BRAVA: Excellent work.
Maori
SUPER AMAZING render! Brilliant! One of your very best, Pat!!
choronr
Atmosphere, lighting and shadows ...a treat for the eyes. Beautiful one Pat!
fractalinda
Oh sooo beautiful! Light, colors and mood are superb, as is the point of view. Pele forms and flows beautifully, and the spirit was a great call. Creative, artistic and excellent!
Darthmagus
Superb mood!
Mondwin
Amazing and gorgeous image!!!Really SUPERB!!!!brava!V:DDD.Hugs Whylma.
Petra-S
Fantastic sky, light, colors and mood!
Harvis
Excellent terrain, sky and atmosphere.Well done.
justjon
I agree with Harvis. That sun is fantastic.
Morgana61
Immagine splendida e magica...il mare ha dei bellissimi riflessi e moti ondosi. Bravo! fantastic work!
mountmous
This is so lovely. Beautiful atmo and I love your spirit.
Sekadhar
Fantastic! Most beautiful! Excellent done!*****!
Dixiem47
Pat this is just plain wonderful..Lighting and sky are excellent.
MoonGraphics11
Oh this is beautiful! I love the drawing.. I miss your drawings! But this is gorgeous Pat! Excellent work!
CatatonicCadaver
Awesome info and wonderful poem, very creative , adds a special touch to your terragen :P
Vik9740
any time you get in a mood like this one.. only good things can be created!
Markal
Too cool!!!
zoozee
So divine :) .. the words ... your fantstic drawing and this awsome scenery together ... making a fantastic whole spiritual experience :)) .. hugss zoozee :))
Pearl_Phoenix
veyr nice image and poem ^^ The mountain is great and the water is just awesome. I always love your sunsets ^^
sossy
she is blowing for the water ghosts! what a dreamy composed render! ;o)