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 (24)
ronwindham
great texturing anf terrain............good show...
CatatonicCadaver
gorgeous, your mountain reminds me of Yosemite national Park, very lovely job :)
abreojos
There's those lucky birds again flying around another specatucular scene. I wonder where they are going tomorrow?
evielouise
Fantasticooooooooooo--PAt another of your wonderful works!! whopeeeee hugs))
Ionel
Wonderful terrain and mood, Pat! Very well done!!!
Rich2
Well - I like this presentation, and there are some crisp surfaces - watch sharpening, tho. (it's why I add some haze - detracts the eye from TG's imperfections) BTW - I love Spring!
wholehog
Very cool terrain feature Pat...and a great surface map as well! Love it!!
cajomi
I like that very much, fascinating mountain
Darthmagus
Great rock! Excellent!
Gunglejim
Looks great, the rock looks similar to some by our waterfalls. The only thing missing is the Bighorn Sheep grazing on the greenery by it. :o)
Petra-S
super surface and light!
Thelby
What a Gorgeous Mtn. This is just Wonderful! So beautifully surfaced, I think this is one of your best Pat!!!
WeeLaddie
Excellent terrain with wonderfully realistic slate rock surfacing.
Dixiem47
Wonderful texturing.Nice use of color.
Maori
Great POV and surface, the illumination is fantastic. Excellent work, Pat!!!
Morgana61
Ma che bella montagna....davvero particolare. Wonderful!
Dotthy
excellent pov and a wonderful spring feeling!!!!!!!
MoonGraphics11
This is fantastic Pat! Amazing Textures! Lighting is perfect! Beautiful!
twistednoodle
Very nice - love the POV!
choronr
The point of view brings about nice depth here between the two landforms; and, the surfacing is superb. Excellent one Patricia.
maggiemai
Very beautiful light Sis! Excellent terrain! :-)
Vik9740
yes indeeedy, things are beginning to green right up! :)
Savage_dragon
We are going to have more storms. I like this better. Excellent! ")
lior
Excellent render V