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 (21)
evielouise
wow pat you've capture an angry mother-rrrrrrrrrrr here lol she can be unhappy at times and it's perfection!~~ Today here,, she is rocking us to hell with the heat and I'm hoping it is not going to be a sign of the summer were going to have as it's much too hot: Great,great render my friend !~5+++++
choronr
Pat, you certainly have a way with atmospheres; this is eye boggling! The colors and overcast are making look and look; and, look some more.
M2A
Wonderful and strong. I love your shade of light and this sky movement effect. Very well done.
Savage_dragon
I think That would be under the Jengue file. I know, I name the file different from the terrain. Then even I can't find them. Lol! But glad you did. There's a trick to the eye here where the water line looks like its higher than the shore on the right. Gives it a strange cool 'floating' quality. Nice, Pat! ")
starfire777
Fantastic atmosphere and image!!!
DMoulton
This is a very stunning work of art. Your ATMO's are always so wonderful gal.
Maori
The beautiful bliss makes the mountain look like an active volcano. Beautiful and dramatic scene, Pat!
kansas
I do agree. Beautiful composition.
Raven78
Wow, excellent work, superb atmo!
sossy
and the warning should make thoughtful! fantastic interpretation! ;o)
Minaya
Gorgeous work, superb atmosphere! Great render, fantastic colors.
faroutsider
Marvelous atmospherics. Sometimes no matter how loud nature cries, we refuse to listen.
Danny_G
Intense work Pat !! 5 +++
fractalinda
Your skies and the moods you create inspire me. Beautiful work!
kasalin
Excellent and overwhelming !!!
X-PaX
Wow. That atmosphere is awesome. I can feel the electricity. Well done.
johnabutler2
Wow!!
stbc
Pat, awesome sky!!!
BrideofCthulhu
cool! Love the atmo.
JeffersonAF
Excellent scene.
Vik9740
now that is an awesome scene!