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)
carlx
Awesome, wonderful portrait from the proud man!!! Fantastic drawing, Pete!!!
Maori
Red Cloud and Sitting Bull were the names that I used as an alias for my emails. I profoundly respect their honorable names. The respect that I have for Native Americans Chiefs is unforgettable. They will ALWAYS be my heroes!!! SUPERB drawing, Pat!!!
Raven78
Splendid work!
spm91g
Fantastic!!! Great image!!
FinalCross31
Well detailed! The hair has a soft texture to it and the face looks so realistic! Very cool:)
azrabella
I'll follow you anywhere, Pat... even into Sioux territory. This is remarkably good. I really do like your pencil work.
Rob2753
You are so very talented Pat !! I wish I could sketch like this ! beautiful and full of character
wile1
Oh wow Pat!! This is awesome work!! You truely amaze me in the range of your art. Beautifully done. Hugs... :)
juca
Great 2D art. You heve a big talent!! Congratulations.
evielouise
wow this is fantastic but then I always have knwon and love your drawings the very best: Your so talented and it was my heart to see your into the native american history as they are great and wonderful people I dated one along time ago and his family were just beautiful people:
Petra-S
Wow..super!
Savage_dragon
Your portraits tell such wonderful stories. Amazing work, my friend! ***** ")
Vik9740
wonderful job Pat! One of your best!!
voske
Very beautiful!!!!Splendid portrait!!!!Excellently done!!!
lior
So very nicely done:excellent and wonderful render!
Claywoman
Awesome drawing!
Sekadhar
Superb!*****!
sossy
gorgeous! fascinating expression! fantastic artwork! ;o)
AndreElias
Very nice detail as usual.