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)
MagikUnicorn
HAPPY NEW YEAR PATRICIA :) XMUX :)
3dsync
Excellent work!!!
lyron
Wonderful!! Happy New Year!!!
carlx
Happy New Year to You, too!!!
artgum
A wonderful work- best of the new year!
Chris34
I like your art. This is a fantastic graphite work. Happy new year to you too.
minos_6
Beautiful drawing as always, Pat. Have a great 2010! Dzanetos x
Minaya
Very nice work! All the best wishes for 2010 and a creative New Year!
choronr
The best to you Pat in this new decade; and, keep your fine work coming!
Danny_G
Good to see you posting again Pat, well done, Happy New Year to You and your family
kansas
Happy New Year to you! A very lovely composition. Nice to see your art again.
faroutsider
What a pleasure to see a new piece from you - gorgeous work! Wishing you a very happy and creative New Year.
LindaMcC
Happy New Year, Pat! Both images are wonderful, and this is my favorite of the two. Fascinating, beautiful and excellent work.
evielouise
I had to drop in to make sure I did not miss anything of yours : wow you know I love these your so talented kiddo ! Happy New year to you I hope it brings you love more love more love ;;;;and the lottery would be great lol:: hugs 5++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
sossy
very soulful composed impression of the year! ;o)
kasalin
An excellent artwork !!!!!!!!! "Five stars" :) Hugs Karin:)
anitalee
Excellent