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)
Petra-S
Fantastic work and super realistic! Wonderful water, POV, light, surface and mood!V
RubyDancingmoon
Could not think of a better way to remember. Wonderful. Love the pale colors and the feeling of tranquility. Nice work my friend hugz
InnerSerendipity
Pat, this is a very peaceful image! The coors are just amazing and the whole image comes together perfectly.
wholehog
A very touching dedication Pat. I can clearly see that this image embodies your feelings for your dad. Very beautifully done!
ronwindham
super sky and atmo...........great work
crazymonkey69
lovely dedication...very well done indeed :)
azrabella
I think your work exudes a great peacefulness... very fitting tribute. Beautifully cool colouring in this. Very restful render, Pat.
wile1
Pat I've missed your work so much! I need to check in here more often. This is just totally beautiful. The colors are so soft and peaceful. What a wonderful tribute to your dad. Hugs...
me109
If he is watching you and what you have done here, he surely would agree: Wonderful idea, dedicaion and render. best wishes pat!
abreojos
Here's to your dad and his memory living on. Cheers!
Ionel
Superb picture! Excellent atmo, colors and light! V
CatatonicCadaver
gorgeous, a nice dedication to your father im sure he would be very proud :)
Dixiem47
What a view Pat this is stunning. If you don't mind me asking what were your color settings for this wonderful sky?Excellent work.
Gunglejim
This is beautiful and very peaceful feeling indeed. Love the color palette, lighting/atmo and water.
choronr
Even as a pano with 20% water and terrain; and, 80% sky, this is a beautiful study in mood ...excellence!
evielouise
perfect gift from a loving daughter: I miss mine also: and this is excellent: hugs )) fathers day is on the way now isn't it? omg :: time flys
Morgana61
Questa tua immagine dona un senso di pace, bellissimi colori ed atmosfera. Wonderful work!
jtag
Lovely dedication! Great water and light, o love it! Excellent work.
WeeLaddie
A fine tribute, Pat; stillness is a wonderful place.
Maori
Most beautiful, serene and excellent work!!! Beautiful dedication, Pat!!!!
flamegfx
beautiful atmo! great work here! :D
Savage_dragon
Oh, he'd love it, Pat. Wonderful place to retire. A cabin, row boat for fishin'... Awesome, sweety! V ")
Vik9740
what a beautiful tribute to your dad... i know he would have loved it
MoonGraphics11
What a Pov! I love how the water looks.. like an aerial view! Excellent!