Artist Statement:
“I am a Professional Artist working in acrylics. Painting Wildlife and Nature is my passion. I learn about the struggles faced by each animal that I paint, the stresses on nature that affect it and the impact upon its habitat.
I paint many endangered animals, hoping that bringing them to life in my art will raise awareness of how close we are to losing many of them.”
Patricia’s style is realism and her passion is painting North American and endangered wildlife.
Often something unique about the animal will inspire a painting.
She develops her paintings from research and photographing animals both in the wild and captivity and enjoys bringing out each animal’s character.
Born in Kent, England, Patricia moved to Canada in 1981 and resided for many years in Alberta. She now lives in Nanaimo, BC.
Patricia was a Ducks Unlimited Sponsor Print Artist for Alberta, and for some time now, she has held Signature status with the prestigious international, Vancouver based Artists for Conservation.
Awards & Distinctions:
Patricia was a Ducks Unlimited Sponsor Print Artist for Alberta, and for some time now, she has held Signature status with the prestigious international, Vancouver based Artists for Conservation.
Exhibitions:
2020 Group Exhibition -Nanaimo Fine Art Show FCA Nanaimo
Group Exhibition - Fall Fine Art Show, FCA Arrowsmith
Group Exhibition-Spring Fine Art Show, FCA Arrowsmith
Group Exhibition- Spring Fine Art Show, FCA Nanaimo
Group Exhibition – Artists for Conservation, Vancouver
2019 Solo Exhibition - "Wind Dancers", Art 10 Gallery, Nanaimo
Group Exhibition - Fall Fine Art Show, FCA Arrowsmith
Group Exhibition-Spring Fine Art Show, FCA Arrowsmith
Group Exhibition- Spring Fine Art Show, FCA Nanaimo
Group Exhibition – Artists for Conservation, Vancouver
2018 Group Exhibition – Artists for Conservation, Vancouver
Group Exhibition -Nanaimo Fine Art Show FCA Nanaimo
Group Exhibition - Fall Fine Art Show, FCA Arrowsmith
Group Exhibition- Spring Fine Art Show, FCA Nanaimo
Group Exhibition-Brandt Goose Festival, Parksville, BC
2017 Group Exhibition – Artists for Conservation, Vancouver
Solo Exhibition – “Wild at Heart”, Art Centre,Qualicum
Group Exhibition -Nanaimo Fine Art Show FCA Nanaimo
Group Exhibition - Fall Fine Art Show, FCA Arrowsmith
Group Exhibition-Brandt Goose Festival, Parksville, BC
2016 Group Exhibition – Artists for Conservation, Vancouver
Group Exhibition -Nanaimo Fine Art Show FCA Nanaimo
Group Exhibition-Hammond Bay Art Tour, Nanaimo, BC
Group Exhibition-Brandt Goose Festival, Parksville, BC
2015 Group Exhibition-Nature of Island Artists, Goldstream
Solo Exhibition - "Feathers", Art 10 Gallery, Nanaimo
Group Exhibition - Fall Fine Art Show, FCA Arrowsmith
Group Exhibition -Sooke Fine Art Show
Group Exhibition-Spring Fine Art Show, FCA Arrowsmith
Group Exhibition-"A Brush with Spring", FCA Nanaimo
Group Exhibition – Artists for Conservation, Vancouver
AWARDS
2012 BBC Wildlife Artist of the Year – Finalist
2011 Ducks Unlimited, Alberta – National & Provincial
Sponsored Print
2010 The Artist’s Magazine – Finalist (“Hon. Mention”)
Animal/Wildlife
MEMBERSHIPS
2016-2020 Tosh 10 Studio, Old School House Art Centre, Qualicum Beach Artist in Residence
2011-2020 Artists for Conservation - Signature Member
2011-2020 Federation of Canadian Artists - Active Member
2011-2020 Nanaimo Arts Council - Active Member
2006-2011 Society of Western Canadian Artists - Associate Member
