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 (27)
Ionel
This is why I love you so much! For your wonderful art and your wonderful thoughts!!! :)
Ruthee
Beautiful dedication and a awesome landscape. :)
IsTLionK
Very Nice Pat. Nice depth and perspective. Nice tribute to your Aunt.
Maori
A beautiful and captivating scene, Pat. Beautiful words and dedication. A Masterpiece!!! V
corleonis
Beautiful!! love the sky and the soft lighting, really gorgeous, you are getting so good at amos!
InnerSerendipity
Pat this is beautiful and such a wonderful dedication! Excellent work. :)
stbc
Beautiful and timeless sentiment. Perfect tribute.
CatatonicCadaver
beautiful mountains and skyline, lovely work! :P
DigiArts
An awe-inspiring tribute and atmosphere; love the light, colors and mood. Beautiful mountains and point of view..and excellent work. I'm sorry for your loss, Pat.
Darthmagus
Beautiful mood!
Thelby
An image and dedication worthy of Royalty. Beautiful pic Pat. My condolences on your loss. May God grant you peace in this time of sorrow!!!
wholehog
Beautiful image and dedication.
Simpleworks
A truly beautiful render. Sorry for your loss.
lior
Excellent colors,concept and POV:excellent renderV
EoinArmstrong
Excellent sky/clouds; very realistic looking!
Dotthy
Sooooo beautiful work, love it all!!!!!
Petra-S
super sky, light, atmo and mood!
azrabella
A-M-E-N...
Dixiem47
Wonderful work and excellent words
Vik9740
a beautiful tribute
patrick06
Fantastic sky and atmo ! Gorgeous picture. Congratulations
Tiwiwine
Sweet, peaceful and superb view.
jocko500
super looking
evielouise
sooooooooooooo lovely wow
MoonGraphics11
Incredible! I love it! Excellent!
phasic
heart warming Pat! :) You're gorgeous!
Plantagenaut
A moving piece...I adore your thoughts and the labor of your love...VVV