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)
Lissy
Wonderful atmo, I like this colored and dry surface! fantastic work!!
Savage_dragon
I remember this terrain. Its the one that got me into doing spikes. Excellent use, Pat. Love the colors!
faroutsider
I don't think this needs a planet - I love the sky as it is. And the terrain is splendid! Great image.
Minaya
Good work with clouds and light, love the colors!
Markal
Very different and strange choice of colors but...wow...it works. Stark and hauntingly beautiful....excellent work!
choronr
Somewhere out there is a place like this ...beautiful desolation!
Danny_G
Love it Killer Colors and POV. The atmo is sick 5 ++
evielouise
PAt,Pat,PAt you seem to amaze me every time wow!~ love that red and the blue darkness of the sky and it all blends together : wow it's a ten!~
sossy
perfect atmo for this title! excellent composition, wonderful colored terrain and a warning in the light! ;o)
Raven78
Very strong and cool atmo!
crag_dolomite
colors blend well together
prutzworks
sky & lighting is a killer 5*
kansas
Stark and bold. Great thought provoking image.
azrabella
Absolutely gorgeous. So stark and dramatic. This is a leap forward in your Terragen image making. 5*
Vik9740
awesome use of color in this desolate land
e-brink
Superb! This scene, with it's implications, is excellent!
fractalinda
Excellent work, Pat. The lighting and overall atmosphere/mood are awesome. Very cool and so beautiful.