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 (27)
Maori
Killer terrain and fantasy composition, Pat!!!! Lovely and excellent work as always!!!
cederleth
Beautiful Atmosphere!
Sekadhar
Superb my dear! It's nice to see your work again! Hugzzzz Vjera (Sekadhar)
wile1
Wow pat!! Awesome! What a wonderful pic! The angel looks a bit lost, maybe she got lost from the angel choir. I love the sky it kinda looks scarey but yet beautiful. Simply stunning work my dear friend!! :D Sorry I haven't been commenting much, been kinda out of it for awhile. Hoping things will get better soon. :) Hugs!!
Markal
An excellent concept/theme...beautiful soft colors...the mist is extraordinary!! Excellent work!!
louly
Awesome and magical! Adding the fae to the scene really adds to it. Funny... I always thought it would... Excellent!
artgum
A wonderful idea- excellent scene!
Darthmagus
Wonderful sky colors!
Phylloxera
Agree with Peten !!
Petra-S
super fantastic landscaps and wonderful light/atmo, combination and mood!
Thelby
Beautiful Work Pat! I like your terrain surface work alot!!!
WeeLaddie
A magical composition, Pat. Excellent use of Terragen, and nicely integrated post work.
Morgana61
Una composizione dai colori soffusi...magica.
rosanne
GReat sky Wonderfull mystical water settngs Great job
kanzler
Very beautiful creation!
voske
Wonderful landscape&mood,love the sky,colours,mist....very beautiful and excellent work!!!!
Dotthy
Excellent atmo Pat!!!!!!!!!!!!
shantay
Beautiful composition and soft colors, excellent fantasy work!
lior
Excellent atmo!!!!!
jtag
Excellent composition! I like "milk" water!
Rob2753
Wonderfully atmospheric, I love the milky misty water, this is so tranquil and ethereal Pat - Bravo !! :)
xpshayan
Wow! A human figure in your 3D Terragen works; what a surprise. There is a feeling of extreme lonliness and isolation about this one. I really like it. Keep up the good work.
Vik9740
i love seeing signs of life in your terrain.. this one really works! lovely!~~
Savage_dragon
Wonderful fantasy piece, Pat! Bravo! ***** ")
evielouise
I did miss your terrains etc while I was away and this is one I am happy I didn't miss it's as beautiful as all get out: great work as usualy:
fractalinda
How did I miss this amazing image?! Superb work in every respect, Pat. So dreamy and beautiful. The soft colors and light..and overall atmosphere are particularly appealing. Bravo!
MoonGraphics11
This is gorgeous! Beautiful as always Pat!