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)
gillbrooks
Very lovely work indeed. Nice additions with postworking and cool terrain!
abreojos
I can see you moving to Santa Fe and opening up your own art studio someday. This one has a nice chollate flavor to it and a really great spirit.
ronwindham
fantastic work.................
Ionel
Superb terrain and surface work! Wonderful is the sky and I love your drawing there! But Poly and Gon must be sad because somebody else took their place! My son loves the idea of a native giant protecting his land! Excellent work Patricia! :)
Savage_dragon
Very serene image. Beautifully done, Pat! ")
mamabobbijo
Unbelievably peaceful, but haunting! Love it!
jtag
Un lavoro che ispira pace e serenit Excellent work!
Morgana61
Bellissima composizione, splendido cielo e raggi del sole. Wonderful work!
lior
Excellent concept,POV depth and render:thank you for sharing !
choronr
This is a very impressive picture Pat. I like the varying landforms as they appear; layer after layer creating excellent depth. The lighting suits the terrain perfectly. This one would sell in our galleries in Scottsdale. Beautiful work!
wholehog
Pat, I love these images that combine your various art styles. They are very inspired and original, not to mention tastefully done. You certainly are an artist with vision! Excellent work all around!
RubyDancingmoon
Another winner Pat. Love to see your art work included. Love the sky too. Very well done!
Mondwin
Superbly, Dear friend!!!!!!!!Bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx
Vik9740
beautiful, just beautiful
Petra-S
Wonderful artwork...fantastic mood!
InnerSerendipity
Pat this is just fantastic. I love the postwork that you put into this image. Beautiful work.
jlaymonii
I like your "Deep, thoughtful mood" work. Beautiful image. excellent post work.
shantay
I love the 'feel' of this work! Really romantic and peaceful!
Dixiem47
Got to be your most wonderful work yet! Outstanding.
evielouise
I always want to type "this is your greatest: lol but I cannot because they're all GREAT!!! hugs evie
maggiemai
Stunning sis!! I love how romantic this is...the lighting is wonderful too. That eagle is Awesome!! Your native lady in the sky is so beautiful... it's just an awesome creation! Love everything about this!! :-) *V
Foxfire66
Truly incredible render. Fantastic PW also. What I really like, is how the figure in the terrain COMPLETELY changes the "perspective" of the terrain to the viewer!! The person, could jump down about 12 ft. and walk away! Without the person...the terrain is hundreds of feet down! Magnificant!! If you were to take the figure out, the terrain would still be Magnificant, but from a Completely, "scenic" perspective!! Never saw that done before. Sweet!!! :-)
MoonGraphics11
Wow!.. This is incredible.. I love the postwork in this.. Gorgeous lighting Pat!
Fidelity2
Excellent image. B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L.