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)
MoonGraphics11
Gorgeous! The lighting is perfect.. as well as the textures! Beautiful work!
Savage_dragon
Oh, my Pat! I love the surfacing on this wonderful terrain! The water is calming & the atmo fits perfectly. ***** ")
wholehog
The surface map in this is superb Pat...great snow texture and fine detail! I really like the use of mostly gray tones with just a hint of color in the atmo and reflection...very nicely done!!
Darthmagus
Beautiful soft lighting!
Gionni
I hear the silence. Beautiful picture!
athesdan
very peaceful scene
lior
So wonderful words illustrating such a wonderful artwork! Excellent water,terrain and atmo! Thank you for sharing,Pat:) Have a nice day, Lior
RubyDancingmoon
I got quite a suprise when I saw these colors...a little different for you but I love it. Great POV and I love those textures on the surfaces. Very nice work! :o)
superza
Beautifull! The quite greyscale sky is unusual but very excellent! Exc surfacing too!
Markal
Wonderful soft image...I love the suns reflection...Perfect!!
jmc95
Fantastic terrain and great introspective atmosphere ! Bravo !
WeeLaddie
There's a great sense of stillness in this bleak location, where one can stand and listen to the sound of emptiness; a very zenlike place. Excellent work, Pat.
Maori
Beautiful detail and artwork!!!
Phylloxera
Belle ambiance gale dans cette image !!
kanzler
Superb water, surface ,light and terrain.Love these sky! Short:Very beautiful!
fractalinda
I hear and I see in this beautiful serene image. Superb atmosphere, surface, water and mood. And John's beautiful and meaningful verse provides the perfect accompaniment. An inspiring presentation.
doneydonydone
excellent lighting and colour -- id guess that it would look horible in any other colour - stunning water settings!!
Plantagenaut
Let's sit here for a while...yes, a splendid cove to consider beginnings! Great work! Let's have a cappucinno someday, eh?
evielouise
as usual pat very beautiful and I am hearing the bird sing as he flys over this lovely place:
Vik9740
the lighting is perfect for the scene~
Thelby
Excellent mood and surfacing, one of your best!!!
Morgana61
Atmosfera pacata, tranquilla...bellissima immagine. Wonderful!