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 (22)
fractalinda
You've communicated such beauty and peace here, Pat. Great point of view, and I love the surface contrast and water. Superb wintry offering!
lior
Excellent POV,excellente surface:wonderful!
kansas
Beautiful but rather bleak.
Maori
This first winter's fall is devine !!! Excellent work!!!
Savage_dragon
Oh, how lovely! Great work on the terrain & surface. Love the water & sky. Wonderful! ***** ")
choronr
Unless I drive two hours north to Flagstaff, I never get to see snow except for viewing pictures. Thank you for this preview of the winter to come. Beautiful work Pat.
christianfly
Cool cold render.
wholehog
Beautiful and calming mood in this...love the tonal quality and lighting/atmo! Sensational work Pat!
athesdan
superb atmo !
superza
Excellent soft mood! Idont know... may be a final sharpen filter pass, could improve a bit this one, btw it could be also not according with the "soft mood" that gives the image Just a thought.. :)
Darthmagus
Love the sky!
Phylloxera
Belles couleurs, un terrain superbe et une atmo aussi !! la partie au 1er plan en bas me para juste un peu trop importante ! (question de go !)
kanzler
You have create a special and beautiful atmosphere here! The sky is superb!
clafitte
Absolutly Beautiful!
WeeLaddie
Linda's right on with the surface contrast, reminds me of an old sepia photograph, and as always great sky and water.
Harvis
Excellent terrain, surfaces and water.
1402dandoy
Fantastic mood and great surfacing. The sky is awesome!
evielouise
ohhhhh we don't want to live there toooooo cold lol but a beautiful terrain and surfacing for sure :
minos_6
Supreme lighting in this one, Pat! Love it! :)
Vik9740
i am not yet ready to face the gloomy weather of winter, but your lovely scene does make it seem warmer :)
MoonGraphics11
Gorgeous Pat! Beautiful soft tones! Excellent!
MagikUnicorn
Beautiful Terragen