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.
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Comments (30)
LightDrop
That is awesome work!
rixster
Got to agree with LightDrop - love the lighting - Awesome work!!!
kansas
A most beautiful composition. You have captured the spirit of the SW.
Markal
Beautiful image...lighting, colors, surfaces, terrain, POV, composition...all excellent!!!
wholehog
Wonderful dedication Pat, and beautifully represented in this piece. Excellent work!!
cphilrun
Excellent composition. Having a native american heritage it means alot.
Simpleworks
Lovely lighting. The pov and terrain are excellent.
ronwindham
super image..........well done.
Morgana61
Magnifico cielo, immagine evocativa e magica. Wonderful work!
choronr
Splendid creativity Pat!!
lior
Excellent postwork V
superza
Nice composition and beautifull sky!
1pearl
Wonderful terrain,surface and sky ! superb !
Zazie
Awesome atmo and sky !
RubyDancingmoon
Oh Pat what can I say?! You do me and my people a great honor. I am moved to tears.. Wado [thank you] so very very much. Beautiful work, captures the spirit perfectly..and dancing too..how did you know I was a professional dance instructor?! Thank you. WADO! Nvwadohiyadv Oginalii
Petra-S
Fantastic concept, artwork and creation!V
shantay
Amazing atmo effect with beautiful soft light and like the POV over this cool terrain. Perfectly blended PW, also!
InnerSerendipity
Excellent work Pat and a wonderful dedication too.
abreojos
You found yours. Along the highway driving through Navajo land, local artist set up stands to sell their artwork to tourist driving by. If you ever get a chance, check it out if you have not already. Your spirit has.
Ionel
Very well done, Pat! I love this kind of works! Excellent!
Gunglejim
This looks marvelous Pat. Atmo, POV, lighting and surfaces. Did a great job with the sand, looks quite real. Excellent PW as well. I know that RubyDancingmoon is quite moved by your dedication. Very nice. :o)
Dixiem47
Pat Like everything here excellent work.
evielouise
stunning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! & awesome way ta go !!~
CatatonicCadaver
its beautiful! very lovely job :P
Vik9740
what a wonderful dedi for your friend, i am sure she will love it
Savage_dragon
Very lovely! ")
gillbrooks
Very beautiful work. The shadows are great and the overlays are a nice touch
MoonGraphics11
This is beautiful.. I love the shadows and lighting.. Gorgeous dedication!
maggiemai
Oooh... I really love how you are introducing figures into your landscapes! This is wonderful and a perfect depiction of the spirits of our Southwest! Beautiful Pat!! :-) V
rafaelopera
Me encanta tu obra. Quiero contactarte para proponerte realizar unas imagenes para ser proyectadas en gran formato y quisiera decirte detenidamente en que consiste para que me dijeras cuales el precio de tu trabajo. Mi mail es rafaelopera@yahoo.com, enviame algun telefono donde pueda localizarte para explicarte con calma este asunto, tengo mucho interes en llegar a un arreglo contigo. Congratulations!! Sincerly Rafael Blasquez.