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.Â
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 (17)
evielouise
PAt ! wow stunning I love the sky and then the sunlight shinning through like its going to sleep for the night wonderful work as usual hugs ))
choronr
Love these silhouetted terrains against a beautiful sunset ...gorgeous work Pat.
athesdan
another splendid sky !!!! bravo
fractalinda
Gorgeous sky and sunset; superb light and peaceful mood. Awesome point of view, beautiful terrain and an excellent render.
Phylloxera
Belle atmo !!
wholehog
I remeber a while back when you said you were going to work on your atmospheres...well, the work has certainly paid off Pat, because now your atmo's are some of the best! What a great mood you've set in this one...keep it up!!
minos_6
Beautiful work Pat! This one's really peaceful, and atmospheric.
Savage_dragon
Wow, great atmo. It is a very soothing piece! ***** ")
kanzler
What a sky! Wonderful contrast to the dark foreground! Very beutiful render!
Maori
Marvelous work, Pat!!!!
superza
Beautifull Sky!
WeeLaddie
If you listen with still mind To the sighing of the wind And stand on ground untrod. If you harken with pure heart To the ciphers in its breath Youll hear the name of God. Great twilight scene with beautiful sky.
abreojos
The deep rich colors complement to rosy sunset perfectly!
RubyDancingmoon
Wonderful render Pat. They get better and better. Agree with all the above...that sky is lovely!
lior
Stunning atmo! Thank you for sharing :)
Vik9740
beautifully rich dark colors in this one!
MoonGraphics11
I love the blue tones in this.. Really gorgeous sky! Excellent =)