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 (25)
janedj
Amazing work!!!!
azrabella
... in a word: F A N T A S T I C :¬)
carlx
Amazing drawing, Pat!!! Wonderful view!!!
kanzler
Your technique is outstanding!Superb work!
Vik9740
as lovely as always my fellow graphite friend.. i wish i could find some time to put pencil to paper!! At least I can fill my creative void w/ photos until then! lol... So enoy for both of us ok?
Maori
Excellent drawing, Pat!!!!!!!!!!!!!
choronr
Such wonderful talent ...excellent one Pat!
Petra-S
super character...ganz tolle zeichnung!
wile1
One of the most interesting characters I have ever seen you do. Wow Pat thats just wonderful work!! hugs... :)
voske
Beautiful character,wonderful and excellent work!!!!
Raven78
As always, outstanding work :)
jrsaldana
one of your best work.....excllent
kansas
A most wonderful portrait, Pat. My compliments.
mansco
I always had a special attraction for American Indians faces, and I really don't know why. Wonderful drawing. My compliments ;O)
evielouise
Holy cow pat I sure have missed your work! and this is beautiful as they all are: "what a wonderful gift to have as yours: hugs )))
maggiemai
OMG Sis!! This goes right to my FAVS!! You did such an incredible job on it!! I especially love the way you did her nose and those tiny lines around the mouth.. BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! A superb drawing and I Love IT! :-)
Savage_dragon
Splendid & beautifully done, Pat! ***** ")
lior
So wonderful render,Pat! Keep up the good work and thank you for sharing! Lior
WeeLaddie
Wonderfully sketched studies; your feelings for your subjects clearly comes through.
MimiCat
You really have a great skill for drawing, very beautifully done...
fractalinda
Superbly accomplished, Pat. Emotive and outstanding work.
Platin
In this expression is the pain of indian nations! Good drawing!!
RBlue
An old illustrative trick I used to do was to view the drawing from a mirror. Perspective flaws are readily visible then. Sometimes flipping the image upside down reveals them, too. The drawing has all of it's individual elements well done but as an image whole the head seems a tad askew. As a WIP I felt I would comment honestly. As for most of your gallery, you have some amazing drawings. Ever try Ink/brush on Cold press Bristol?
athesdan
superb !
sossy
whan an expression! wonderful and impressive work! shows great character! ;o)