Vision Verse Poems

Peter Martineau

The Whispers of Poetry
(some thoughts from Peter)
Greetings From the Artist

Hello, there. Thanks for stopping by to check out Vision Verse. I’m Peter Martineau. I run a graphic design business from my home in Long Beach, California.

Years ago, before I ever owned a computer, I got this idea of combining my poems with my photography and artwork. I envisioned how it would look, but I wasn’t quite sure how to go about it. One day a friend told me about this program he’d just bought called Photoshop. As he described it, my eyes lit up and I realized my tool had arrived.

Once I got started I was hooked. The ability to move images around and save different versions gave me the creative freedom I’d always dreamed of. Once I had something I liked, I’d keep that version. But then I could copy it and get really crazy, safe in the knowledge that if I wrecked it, I still had the original.

These images have been through several revisions. And yet they contain many unplanned, spontaneous effects that came about from experimenting. I believe that if you goof around long enough, something magical will eventually happen.

As it turns out, I’ve discovered that the computer has both advantages and disadvantages. As much as I love it, it can never replace real paint. Regardless of the media, I’m fascinated by the unpredictable fun and challenges of the creative process.

One other thing I’d like to mention. I once turned away from a career in the arts because it didn’t seem “important” enough. It took years for me to get back to creating the kind of art I enjoy, even after I realized that there is nothing more important than creative expression.

Don’t make the same mistake I did. If there is somthing you love to do, DO IT. You deserve it.

Peace,

Peter

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