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 (26)
MimiCat
Simply beautiful!! I love this one, Pat!
CatatonicCadaver
Gotta love the sea, has a fresh vibrant life of its own, lovely blue waters and sky, nice job :P
Savage_dragon
Great bliss effect! Very nicely done, Pat! ")
Markal
and a soccer ball for a friend...:) A very relaxing and easy on the eyes image...excellent!!
Morgana61
Bliss fantastico, acqua colori e terreno stupendi...bellissimo lavoro!!
choronr
Picture perfect in every way. Colors, light and shadows; and the water with its reflections are a pleasure to view. This image has excellent picture balance as well ...outstanding work Patricia.
corleonis
Beautiful! it looks like you got those blisses alright! love it!
Zazie
Wonderful sky and the water with its reflections is awesome !!
shantay
Another beautiful bliss with a very unique tones mix. Great reflections, too.
Petra-S
Fantastic bliss-effect, wonderful work!V
Darthmagus
Just beautiful!
wholehog
Love the color in this Pat! And the tall portrait style of framing. Beautiful scene!!
Maori
Excellent atmosphere!! Beautiful bliss!!! Perfect!!!
Dixiem47
Wonderful Pat I love the lighting stunning colors and blending.
rhasalgheti
Impresionante trabajo con la atmosfera!Un trabajo poco menos que perfecto.
B-M-O
I like this kind of discret bliss!
WeeLaddie
Your birds seem to be checking this bliss thing out. Excellent mood, sky and lighting.
evielouise
Yes pat this would be a blessing !! beautiful !
Tiwiwine
Superb view, sweet mood here.
morganbesh
The atmosphere is simply beautiful. A very inspiring image.
InnerSerendipity
Pat, I love this atmosphere! Fantastic work!
Thelby
WOOW Pat, I really Love the color of this Bliss, It's Super!!!
Ionel
Superb view! Wonderful picture... so well done!!! and I agree with Markal! :)
Vik9740
wow Pat... this one is just stunning.. love that nearby shallow look of the water fading off to the sunset!! V
MoonGraphics11
Gorgeous! I love the shallow look as Vik9740 says.. Really stunning! Beautiful work as always Pat!
lior
Wonderful bliss!