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 (32)
carlx
Very peaceful terrain!!! Great surfaces, water and amazing atmo!!! Excellent work!!!
blankfrancine
Very beautiful render! First-class.
choronr
Your sky, lighting and atmosphere is one of your best; as is the entire picture ...tis a real beauty Pat!
wile1
Wow I love the colors of this Pat. Golden skies and sunsets are so pretty!! Beautiful work!! Hugs... :)
Maori
The beautiful sky, water and terrain makes this a beautiful render, Pat!!!
Ionel
Wonderful view, terrain and sky! Full size view it's a must for sure!!! :)
Nuria
Wonderful color , is truly desert light !! Superb work !!
jrsaldana
beaitful.......qinderful atmo and sfr...excellent
evielouise
One word a million times stunning stunning stunning stunning stunning X million wow pat:
prutzworks
fully agree with Bob
Phylloxera
Belle atmo en effet !!
christianfly
Peaceful, and a sky that make it so wonderful.
Martchi
Wonderful work!Bravo!!!
Petra-S
Fantastic lifht, water and mood!
joshus_hund
Xlt terrain and sky!! I like the subtle bliss!
Darthmagus
Magnificent sky!
Sekadhar
Like it much! Super done!*****!
Savage_dragon
Not a photo? Stunning work, Pat! ***** ")
superior
Beautiful atmos and colors !!! Bravo ;)
webwings
Beautiful colouring.
rosanne
Wondeful sky and reflection. Sweet regards Rosanne
kanzler
Very interesting terrain.Superb atmo and light! Wonderful render.
HorseLips
The sandy surface is a perfect match for the golden atmosphere ...fine work with the water!
Thelby
Beautiful just Beautiful! 6 days left!!!
voske
Wonderful sky as usual,beautiful landscape,water and reflections!!!!Love the mood,excellent work!!!!
Markal
Awesome atmo...surfaces...well, lets do another team work....I'll learn your atmo techniques and maybe you can learn a few surface tricks from me :). A very cool image...I like it a lot!!
Vik9740
i like the nice warm tones you used here!
lior
So wonderful beach scene,excellent atmo too!
fractalinda
I LOve the sky and water! Beautiful colors, light, perspective and mood. Outstanding work, Pat.
MoonGraphics11
I love the softness to it Beautiful!