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.Â
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 (19)
HADCANCER
nice
corvas
fantastic idea
carlx
By one word, Pat: Amazing!!!
Thelby
WOW, Pat when you add color to them they just seem to come alive!!!! Beautiful and Excellent!!!
Savage_dragon
Such expression in the face, especially her eyes. Oh, those eyes! I think the pencils giver her, if this makes any sense, a 'dusky' look. Wonderful work, Pat! ***** ")
RubyDancingmoon
So, what do you think of those new pencils? I have been using them a while here in the UK. Sometimes I think they can be a little harsh, or bold in color don't you? It needs a very fine touch sometimes to get just the right amount of shading, did you find that? This is a great image Pat. I agree with the above comments, that face! Well done. Look forward to seeing more done in this medium. Maybe you would show us this one when it is finished? Hugz
kansas
Very beautiful, Pat. She is so pretty and her eyes are lovely. I like the colors.
wile1
Oh wow!! I love fall and this one is delightful! I'm smiling :D
Petra-S
Wonderful image!
Maori
Your talent amazes me, Pat. beautiful work!!!
newangels
Beautiful :)
Vik9740
the colored graphite works perfectly for this one... i'll have to try those myself!
evielouise
There's just nothing as beautiful and awesome as your hand drawings "PERFECT" hugs: ps /I have not been feeling well yet' I'm on meds and starting to feel half human lol" Also-not receivng ebots still: excuse the late postings hugs ))
fractalinda
Love the colors and expressive face. Beautiful, Pat, and a really excellent drawing.
LordDufer
Beautiful :D The colors are so neat and blendy :D Excellently Done :D
MoonGraphics11
This is just gorgeous Pat! I love your 2d fae stuff.. you know that! LOL.. Love this.. so original! Awesome!
maggiemai
I'm with MoonGraphics ...I too LOVE love love your 2d Fae drawings!! Nobody can draw the Fae like You!!! I chose this one to comment on because the color just drew me right to her...I LOVE colors!!! This is so beautiful and all of those cute little Fae hiding in her hair are simply fantastic. I especially like the little elder by her left cheek..hehehe Just viewing this amazing drawing brings me back to my days in CT. :-) So sorry I've been gone so long...and you have so many fantastic creations added since I last looked Pat. Even if I don't have time to comment on each one, I've looked at them all and am in awe of your talent. :-))) (((Hugggs)))
lior
Very creativ and so wonderful render:keep up the good work! Happy Mother Day!!!!! Lior
sossy
can imagine your excitement to test the new pencils ;o) although shadows are missing it looks like a wonderful concept and beautiful colors! ;o)