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.
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Comments (29)
lior
So wonderful atmo Pat!Excellent job!
efron_241
I had a dream like this once.. (1990's) It was the most beautifull dream I ever had.. being on an alien beach with (several) moons like this.. It was as GREAT as this image Thanks for putting it online and reminding me of that wonderful dream !!
Darthmagus
Splendid big sun!
RubyDancingmoon
lovely foreground surface work here oginalii. Great planet postwork too...well done! I see Poly and Gon are back too! :o)
wile1
Now this is more like it!! Wow Pat thats just totally awesome!! Wonderful work!! :D Hugs!!
Ionel
Bravo! Excellent big sun!!!
sanosoke
Bravo! Is looking really good. I don't know how to get the terrain so light with a big sun. I would love to hear your secret! Definitely looking great
kierab
Pretty!!!
Maori
This is awesome!!! I love everything you do, Pat. A big "BRAVO" on this one!!!! :)
jrsaldana
Excellent.....it pays to be patience and keep practicing...excellent work
choronr
And, a beautiful land it is. Love the large sun and the excellent picturebalance you have achieved here Pat. Each element of the scene is very interesting.
Petra-S
Brilliant! Wonderful image, water and effects, POV, light, atmo and mood!
prutzworks
xlt 'big sun' render, nice surf too!
Martchi
Bello Lavoro!
kansas
Beautiful. Rather desolate area.
Vik9740
it is indeed a beautiful land! love that bit of sun filtering thru onto the water!
carlx
Fantastic mood!!! Great terrain, surfaces, water and lovely atmo!!!
Savage_dragon
Wow. Love it! ***** ")
kanzler
Love the big sun.Excellent!
fractalinda
Sublime and superb! The moods and beauty you create are unparalleled, Pat. I love this serene and beautiful image.
Markal
Love the view, terrain and large sun but...those two birds should be shot....just kidding :)...really just kidding, poly and gon are your signature...a ppetersen image without them is undoubtably a fake and worthless :)...this is exceptional!!
evielouise
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa wesome !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wow on a scale of 1-to-10 a 100%
Thelby
Very beautiful and excellent mood of the sun in this one!!!
abreojos
Pat, I have been down and out with allergies and although I have not been making comments, I have been looking. I can see great improvement in your work! Love the moon!
rosanne
Great big sun. Sweet regards Rosanne
Sekadhar
Fantastic as always! Superb done!*****!
maggiemai
Beautiful big sun!!! I just adore the waves breaking on the shore and your reflections are perfect... superb ...excellent... Gorgeous!! :-)
MoonGraphics11
Wow.. I love the full moon.. Gorgeous.. Really stunning Pat!
sossy
a fine mood expressed by soft light and colors! the foam very effectful! ;o)