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 (30)
DanB-Creations
Very nice image. It's a very good work!
Savage_dragon
Girl, I thought you had fallen into one of your renders & refused to come out. It's good to see you back! Now, this one, I could fall into for a while. Gorgeous work! We missed ya'. ***** ")
Maori
The water and the beautiful mood are definitely eye catching!!! Excellent work as always. Welcome back Pat!!!! :-)
wile1
Oh I've missed your art work Pat!! this is lovely!! Hope all is okay with you. Just really glad to see you back :) Guess this means I'll ahve to upload here more :D hugs my friend...
abreojos
Well I haven't got a notice about you posting in quite some time! The wait was well worth it. Increadable sky and majestic scene, Pat!
choronr
You, Steve and Mario are on a sunset roll. Breathtaking stuff. Good to see you back.
Ionel
A wonderful work, Pat! Splendid atmo as always and that mystic vast space for pilgrims! :)
evielouise
OMG!!! pat I'm so glad your posting your lovely awesome work again I've missed them,but you made up for loss time with this one it's stunning!! hugs ))
athesdan
superb this sky !
azrabella
Such a beautiful and tranquil work. A sky to die for.
lior
So wonderful render,Pat :)
superza
Great mood! skywork is wonderfull!
Petra-S
Fantastic light and mood and super reflection!
Darthmagus
Superb sky!
carlx
Welcome back, Pat, too! Amazing vista with fantastic lighting and mood!!!
kanzler
Wonderful atmospheric render! Your sky is a killer again!
kiki35
Welcome back and Thanks for sharing !
Markal
Awesome colors and atmo...I also like what you did with the terrain!
Vik9740
gorgeous darkness!
1402dandoy
Splendid composition!
shantay
Awesome render, excellent TG quality!
voske
So Beautiful!!!!Wonderful landscape and love that sky!!!!Splendid work,excellent job!!!!!
kansas
Very beautiful landscape. The setting sun and clouded sky is marvelous and sets the mood. Makes me feel a bit sad in some ways.
Rob2753
This is another beautiful image Pat I love the contrasting colours, what a wonderfully desolate landscape a place to get in touch with oneself and quietly contemplate. Wonderful !!
DIANE603
A Real Masterpiece!!
maggiemai
Gorgeous colors and atmosphere!!! I really love that sunset and the reflection on that alien sea...beautiful textures on the landscape too!! Love it! :-)
wizardofnoz
Pat, this is stunning!!!!!! Lovely hues!!! FAULTLESS!!!!
fractalinda
Absolutely breathtakingly beautiful. Mood and work are outstanding!
superior
Excellent lighting and colors ;)
sossy
breathtaking atmo in this special scene! lets my gothic soul sing! ;o)