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 (17)
Maori
Beautiful atmosphere Pat!!! All your settings are perfect! Bravo!
choronr
The atmosphere and light greatly enhances an already beautiful composition.
1402dandoy
Astounding mood! Very cool work on the water and magical atmo! Nice to see you back!
Savage_dragon
I remember this terrain. Nice pov. The atmo is very cool & that water... wow! Gorgeous settings, Pat! ")
M2A
Good job. You TERRAGEN pic is successfully made. The reflect on water and the light are excellent.
evielouise
My friend,my genius artist,is back omg!~~ those mountains, the light shinning ,it's all just "PERFECT"" pat this is perfection the reflection in the water the misty appearance 5 + 5 ===10 wow :: hugs
RocksLady
Einfach Super gemacht 5+++
prutzworks
cool lighting & (sun)reflections
WeeLaddie
This didn't half give my arthritic wrist a work out on the mouse, cor blimey. Great sky and love the still waters.
azrabella
Light of the world... now you are showing off with your new computer. Cool stuff. In case I didn't, welcome back.
Gionni
Fantastic lights!
carlx
Wonderful!!!
stbc
Hi, Pat. Lovely lighting and wonderful sky. Very nice to see you.
Dotthy
wonderful atmo and mood here!!!!!
me109
Great light and sky. And welcome back :)
voske
Wonderful sky and mood,love the water,I am suer your birds love to fly over this landscape!!!
Vik9740
it is super to see your work again my friend!!