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)
fractalinda
Fantastic artwork, Pat, and a beautiful gift for Evie. The world of Fae looks to be a fascinating one. Enchanting and so excellent!
Petra-S
wonderful Zeichnung...fantastic!
lior
Stunning artwork,gorgeous! Have a nice day, Lior
RubyDancingmoon
Lovely graphite work Pat. I love the touch of the flowers and ear of corn too!
Sekadhar
Excellent artwork and beautiful Birthday gift!!!
IsTLionK
Interesting peice Pat.. Wonder what would happen if there was a brush taken to the hair. :O)
kansas
So nice to see some of your hand art again. This is wonderful. A lovely BD gift.
voske
Wonderful and excellent and always a pleasure to view!!!!!A very beautiful gift!!!Happy birthday to Evie!
wile1
Oh Pat!! This is lovely! I'm happy to see your hand art again. Not that I don't love your terragen but this is my favorite of your work. Lovely fae! Awesome! More!! :) Hugs...
MoonGraphics11
Wow wow wow.. this is gorgeous!!!!! I love it!
InnerSerendipity
Excellent work Pat!
evielouise
As she sees her name in her e-mail/ ebots she gasped and has a tear of happiness and thankfullness as never felt from what we know of ourselves as cyberspace friends who have never met in person that is to even think someone would do this for MOI???????? Pat you've stollen my heart now (and yes I'm straight lol) but females have this way of saying the right things at the right time (as I've been a little down lately maybe hormones who knows??) and yes know one can tell ,as I keep it inside) and go on smiling Can I thank you enough??Oh nooooooooooooooooooo!~ it would never be enough. You need to know the part of all your work that I love the most is this talent of drawing you have ohhhhh how I wish I had that gift. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH (she yells)awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww: and of course to my favs it goes (may I keep it on my computer also?? pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeee--- ty ty ty
wildgoha
BRAVO TOTAL BEAUTY!
Lari
Wow That sjust beautiful, Great work, nice gift for evie, She my sister a what a wonderful soul she is you got that right, very nice,
Savage_dragon
Amazing work! Stunning! ***** ")
Rob2753
A very talented work Pat I love the strength in those features and the hint of surrealism with all those eyes and faces, wonderful and such a lovely thoughtful birthday gift too !!! Excellent in every way
Vik9740
happy belated Evie!!! and such lovely detail Pat! what a perfect, creative gift for such a sweet lady!
Bonker
I like your 2d work, just as well as most other things u do. Its good to see some of your 2d work again. We got our first snow today here in the south of sweden, it feels like its almost an month too early. But why bother, it will be gone by friday. Anyway, enough of my scribbles.. hope u have a great week. HugZ Benny
maggiemai
Oh you know I adore your Fae Pat!! What a beautiful and kind dedi from a sweetie to a sweetie! :-))) Happy Belated birthday to you Evie!!
SNVixen
cool...
KanDu
WOW Pat! I know you posted this a very long time ago, but I was looking through your gallery when I spotted it. My hubby and I just returned from Maui, Hawaii, 2 days ago, and this picture of yours here, reminds me so much of the islands. It definatly has an island feel to it! Lovely, beautiful work as always!