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 (32)
cederleth
Love the lighting and atmosphere-very moody!
Maori
Marvelous and first class work, Pat. I love everything here :)
choronr
Pat, this is one of your best! Each of the elements comes together to form a beautiful composition.
abreojos
Well worth the wait, this is beautiful! I be your ready for vacation...
fractalinda
Oh my.. How serene and beautiful! I agree with Bob. Love the atmosphere, light, mood, terrain, surface and POV (should've just said I love everything about it ;~). Outstanding work, Pat.
RubyDancingmoon
Osiyo my friend. Love it! I agree this is a 'moody' piece. Wonderful feeling to this one. First class all round. :o)
Savage_dragon
Oh, Pat, this is lovely! It just seems to flow. The site has been so bad lately, I'm not getting the e-bots & I can't send site mail. It just kicks me off line. I hope they get it fixed soon, I am missing so much.
maggiemai
Oh Pat ...this is gorgeous! A stunning image!! You are an expert in Terragen I would say. :-) I really love everything about this scene... the depth of field, the soft colors, the layers on the stone, the mist and the beautiful water texture with reflection and all. Beautiful sis!! :-) *****
Ionel
A wonderful picture, Pat! Bravo!
Gunglejim
Beautiful pic!! Love your use of colors and light, excellent POV, terrain and surfaces. All comes together and gives a serene mood.
LutzB
expresses the feeling of solitude best - bravo, Pat! :)
Death_at_Midnight
This is really really nice!
sandpiper6
I love the mood of this one..excellent composition and colors, everything flows together perfectly.
wholehog
A little different than your usual style Pat...and it looks fantastic!! Great clarity and tonal quality...love the lighting a lot!! Beautiful looking water too...Excellent work!!
MaydaMason
the terrain is really cool!!! wonderful scene
athesdan
this terrain is wonderful ! superb surfaces and lighting
azrabella
Your masterpiece Pat.
jtag
WOW! It's "the best of Pat" collection? :)
inkydigit
excellent work, especially love the clouds/sky and water....perfect!
shantay
Impressive! LOVE the water reflections and the atmo!
webwings
nice colour and interesting terrain
Morgana61
Bravissima!!! E' un'immagine spettacolare, bellissimo tutto. Fantastic work!
Zazie
One of your best imho !! The colours, terrain, pov and sky are wonderful !
Dixiem47
This is wonderful Pat.Terrain,POV.,ATMO.,Water,Colors. This one has it all.I just love the water.
MoonGraphics11
Wow! This is just breathetaking! Gorgeous Pat .. Gorgeous!
Markal
I love this one Pat...very meditative and relaxing...excellent work!!
Vik9740
this one is absolutely stunning!!! super job!
evielouise
ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh my what a beauty this one is everytime I think this is my favorite along you come with another incredible pat hug ))
lior
A real outstanding masterpiece!
WeeLaddie
An excellent and beautifully balanced render, Pat; one of your best.