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)
Maori
WoW, Pat!! This is a very unique composition!!!! My Big 5 :-) Excellent!
angelbearzs
wow she is very beatiful!!!:)
DMoulton
I did enjoy ever so much. As always your work here is stunning. Have a good one Pat
wile1
WOW!!!! Now this is fantastic fabulous outstanding woohoo art!! I love it!! OMG Pat its stunning. Great imagination!! To bad theres not a rating higher than 5 wow!! hugs...
juca
Very pretty scene!
Petra-S
super zeichnung!
Savage_dragon
I love it when you go all goylie. Lol. This is great, Pat! Glad to see you doing faes again. *****+ ")
azrabella
This reminds me both of late 1960's psychedelic artwork that populated album covers, and also of the way fractals seem to sub-divide. Quite extraordinary.
carlx
Awesome and original drawing, Pete!!! Fantastic and excellent work!!!
evielouise
OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!~ I love it pat it is just fantastic! what a talent (as I always say) the gals got IT!!~~hugs))
kansas
Oh my! This is really and wonderful sketch. My compliments again.
Sekadhar
Bravo! Superbly done!*****!
maggiemai
Just love all of your adorable little fae with those beautiful eyes sis!! Another outstanding creation! :-)
Vik9740
very creative Pat! what a great imagination!
wizardofnoz
Beautiful!
voske
Wonderful fantasy pic!!!splendid work!!!Excellent job!!!!
Ionel
Settle for a moment on the petal before you Light upon the waters cool current Hold natures cycle in the palm of your hand Laugh at those who don't believe That your playing hide and go seek In the very garden that they would seed Gossamer wings sparkle in the sun Gentle laugh rings through the sky Your swift movents heard As you tangle passionatly in the moonlight Come to the land of the Fae if your intrigued It doesn't take much to believe Guarded Heart
fractalinda
An enchanting flight of fantasy and a superb composition and drawing. Absolutely captivating, Pat.
DukeNukem2005
It is very beautiful and very nice!