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 (28)
CatatonicCadaver
Gorgeous job once again, i really like the colors/shades you've been using in your skies lovely job :)
ronwindham
outstanding atmo and water.........
fractalinda
It's radiant and serene and very beautiful. I love the point of view and coloring, and the shimmery silver water is excellent, as is the overall image.
wile1
Oh my gosh pat this is just beautiful!! That peach sky is awesome!! Wow! Its so realistic!! Amazing and beautiful!!
OrchidJB
Beautiful! I LOVE the glow this picture has. The atmosphere of the graphic as a whole blows me away! Well done, I love it! Vote
Morgana61
Mare e cielo hanno colori splendidi e delicati. Wonderful work!
choronr
A gorgeous glow of sunset ...a warm and beautiful scene.
wholehog
Beautiful sky and outstanding water! A weekend well spent!
jtag
Great sunset! Excellent sky and silver water, i love it!
shantay
Lovely pearl tones and shadows!
lior
Gorgeous job!
Gunglejim
Excellent image all round!!! Love the colors. Excellent looking terrain & POV, even look like it has trees on some of the slopes. Great job on the water to adds to the serene feel.
WeeLaddie
A lovely silhouetted scene, Pat; and hark, do I spy that indefatigable seeker of windmills on yonder ridge, Don Quixote?
RubyDancingmoon
Another stunning render my friend. The colors in this are beautiful. I could stand there for hours daydreaming! Well Done! :)
herbstliebe
the view and coloring is really magic.
Petra-S
super POV, atmo/light, colors and mood!
abreojos
Well done, Pat! I am glade you had a great weekend. Did you figure out Stratagen?
Vik9740
the water looks like liquid silver... magical indeed
Maori
Beautiful mood and most excellent work!!!
marzo
Super atmo as usual! Love the water. Well done!
InnerSerendipity
Pat, I love the colors. Excellent work. Very magical! :)
Dotthy
fantastic mood and colours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
evielouise
wy do I alwyas feel I am right there on that beach/ocean/river when i see your art?? because its so real!!!excellent pat: ps I will be MIA on Vac all of june so just in case you wonder why I am not commenting that's why::ttfn
Ionel
Superb colors and mood in this wonderful picture! It looks like an old photo!
Can4578
great atm. at least you said lou reed and not velvet underground..:P
Zazie
I love your atmo !!
Dixiem47
The name has said it all Pat this is Magic excellent work once again.
Savage_dragon
A wonderful sepia image! ")