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 (21)
lior
So wonderful armo:we can recognize a sunerise. Excellent terrain and texture. Have a good evening:) Lior
choronr
I like everything here. The irregular shoreline; the water; the silhouetted terrain; and, the sky and low sun light - you've done it again Pat - tis a beaut!
BACHIR213
Excellent artwork, I Like the lighting, the reflection: Awesome render, Bravo!!
Denisss
Tr belle image. On a envie de s'assoir au bord et de contempler simplement.
evielouise
I always enjoy your art I love the way you make things look real!!~ so real~
athesdan
superb atmosphere and beautiful lighting !
Vik9740
loved yesterday's but i do believe i love this one even more!!! well done girl!
sandpiper6
Beautiful romantic atmo!
RubyDancingmoon
Ahh there's that lovely atmosphere again! Love that one. Nice to see a little more surface detail in the foreground too, adds to it. Well done oginalii! :o)
WeeLaddie
I do believe this is one of your best, Pat. The sky is superb, as is the sun's reflection in the water, and great silhouetted skyline.
Petra-S
Fantastic landscaps, POV, wonderful light, super reflection in the water!
abreojos
Cheers...second round is always better than the first!
shantay
Agree with WeeLaddie, one of your best works!!! Great POV and I love your water!
Phylloxera
Belle atmosphe !!!
kansas
A beautiful place. Love the gentle coloring of the water and sky.
clafitte
Beautiful image! :)
superza
sky and water reflections are wondferfull
MoppelundWilli
Exceptional mood Pat!! Very great sky, light and a lovely composition!!!
Markal
Wonderful image and great song...they go together well...super done!!
Rich2
Beautiful sunset on this lovely terrain - very nice work!
MoonGraphics11
Wow! Truly Stunning! Love it! Excellent work!