After receiving a bachelor’s and master’s degree in nursing at The Ohio State University, and then a long career in nursing administration and education as a clinical instructor, several years ago Pat changed direction and began to focus on painting.
She enrolled in a number of classes and workshops to learn under several great teachers, and began to enjoy the opportunity to create something on a blank canvas. Through continuing study and participation in art leagues, she has met many wonderful artists who inspire her every day.
She and her husband live in Columbus, Ohio and Marco Island, Florida
My primary interest is oil painting. I particularly like to select scenes from places to which I’ve traveled, so in that sense my work is personal, but I like to discover that which hopefully has interest to other viewers as well. However, anything that examines the effect of daylight and shadow is my favorite study.
I prefer to paint on primed canvas texture boards, and to work in as much of an expressive style as possible. Some of my recent paintings incorporate the use of cold wax medium which I hope gives my favorite works a sense of peace, serenity and what’s beautiful in the world.
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