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 (28)
Mondwin
Wonderful and fantastic scenary!!!Bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx
Savage_dragon
A bit of magic, too! Beautiful getaway, Pat! ***** ")
Phylloxera
Belle atmo !! Fantastique transparence de l'eau !!
RubyDancingmoon
Well done oginalii. It is very difficult to do these dark scenes and keep at least some detail in the landscape. You managed it here brilliantly. Love the addition of the fantasy figure. Nice!
Dixiem47
Outstanding work Pat this is just stunning,Love the postwork and your lighting is wonderful.
abreojos
Sorry, there just isn't enough water in this one... Beautiful night shot, Pat!
azrabella
Well, this one is a surprise... and lovely too. Thanks for sharing, Pat :)
Vik9740
what a beautiful night scene! made all the more so, by your lovely maiden at the shore
Maori
Enchanting masterpiece!!!
kansas
A magical and truly enchanting scene. My compliments.
InnerSerendipity
A fabulous moonlight image!! I love the mermaids...And the moon reflecting on the water is just perfect and tranquil. Can almost hear the mermaids singing. :)
WeeLaddie
Beautiful lighting in this moonlit scene, and that blue is to die for. Now a little camp fire on those sands or perhaps a strategically placed lantern would make the lighting on your mermaid appear more credible. But the wonderful fantasy in the scene belittles such nitpickings.
evielouise
Magical image and the reflections in the water are so perfect this goes to my favs; as I love it so very much stunning artwork pat ( but am I surprised??) NOT: hugs))
Harvis
Great terrain...
wholehog
Very enchanting work Pat! The color, the mood and character are very magical. Excellent postwork too!
kanzler
Wonderful idea and realization!Very beautiful terragen and pw!
shantay
A mysterious night! Beautiful in all respects and really dreamy!
Arumbus
A wonderful landscape! Great positioning of the moon and its reflection
choronr
Moonlight, water and its reflections set this beautiful mood. Creativity plus!
Markal
Beautiful Pat...I love it!!!
jtag
Another magic image! :)
ywaters
What a wonderful job! I see you're still very good and much more progressed than when we last talked. Beautiful! Thanx for sharing and keep up the great work!!
fractalinda
Beautifully accomplished, Pat. I feel the breeze and the mood wants to draw me in. Perfect moon, light and perspective. Delicious!
minos_6
Fabulous tweaking of the controls on this one! You have an incredible talent with landscapes!
maggiemai
Oh Pat...you know I love this! :-) What an amazing creation! You must be so pleased with the results of your work here!! It looks like a painting by one of those on your list of favorite artists...doesn't it?? To me it does! You have caught up with, if not bypassed them with your wonderful talent. :-) I have missed you and I know I have missed commenting on many of your images...but you know I just love allllll of them! I'm sorry I've been so crazy busy this summer but I have kept watch and been amazed at each of your beautiful pictures sis. :-) Keep up the wonderful work and I will try to comment when I can. Bravo as always...Stunning!!!
Morgana61
Brava, bravissima! Immagine da sogno, atmosfera magica e colori fantastici...stunning!
Sekadhar
Love fantasy as you know - and this one is fantastic! Excellent done!!!!
doneydonydone
really love the darkness and the water is excellent - reflections look amazing and the underwater surfaes and terrain look amazing!! 10* image!!