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 (25)
Maori
Excellent surfac and mood. There's a sign of hope in this subtle sunset. Beautifully done, Pat!!!
abreojos
Great title for a beautiful scene, Pat!
lior
So stunning render,Pat,as always!
Markal
This has a wonderful touch of Rose or Pink that is just perfect!! A very peaceful and relaxing scene...after a long, hard day at work...looking at this just relaxes and helps one to focus on what matters and to forget all the other unimportant stuff. Thanks!!!
kansas
Beautiful snowy land and frozen water. That is what it looks like to me.
choronr
A frozen scene; but, a warm delivery ...another treasure from you Pat - tis a beauty!
wile1
This is just beautiful Pat. I didn't like T2 so I took it out. Found it very hard to work with. Hope you are doing well.. miss talking to you. Hugs..
fractalinda
Your coloring and moods are incomparable. Another incredibly peaceful and beautiful signature image. I love it.
azrabella
Only you can produce works of such tenderness. A beautiful image once again.
Thelby
Gorgeous sky in this and the icy lake is just the bet touch!!!
prutzworks
Like the soft snow in the foreground, very nice colors. Only the left upper piece looks a bit of "end of the world" a cam direction 2 or 3 degrees the the right would make even better imho.
Phylloxera
J'aime particuliement la rartition neigeuse, bon travail !!
carlx
Wonderful winter scenery with amazing mood and atmo!!! Excellent!!!
Raven78
Excellent work!
Petra-S
Fantastic...wonderful surface/textur, light and mood!
voske
Magnificent snowlandscape!!!Love the sky,snow,water...everything!!!So beautiful!!!Excellent!!!!
artgum
All is perfection.
Tiwiwine
Nice (and cold) view !
Savage_dragon
Awesome sky, superb terrain & surface. Wow, Pat. Gorgeous! ***** ")
Sekadhar
Superb work as always!*****!
Vik9740
Reach out and touch... and indeed you did :)
MoonGraphics11
Gorgeous Love the pastels! Beautiful!
Naoo
Coooooooool ice!!!
cphilrun
You definitely pile up an amazing portfolio of excellent renders Pat, I love all your stuff!
sossy
love the title and the expression of your thoughts in your images! they are the mirrors of your soul! a wonderful cold scene with a warm touch of hope! ;o)