Pat was born
and grew up in farm country, Ohio, but after living in Southwest Virginia
for 38 years, Pat considers herself a native. Her artistic lean, which
began at an early age, was supported by both her parents and teachers.
Drawing was her true passion and she continued to be inspired by farming
and ranching, nature, and God's beauty that she found everywhere. Since
formal exposure to the art world was minimal in the rural farming community,
Pat chose nursing as a profession. Over the next 18 years, she worked
as a nurse in Ohio, California, and finally Virginia where she and her
husband, Ric, settled to raise sheep and their three children. While sheep
were initially a major part of her work, more frequently now the American
west is her main subject. Pat works mostly in oil on canvas in a soft,
realistic way to express the special joy felt by a certain light, or a
fleeting moment. She explains, "Inspiration for painting is everywhere-especially
when the light source is right. My favorite subjects are animals, especially
dogs, and cowboys. But I also enjoy still life and landscapes all the
while seeing the beauty in each. I want to leave a sense of well being
and tranquility. Beauty is everywhere and I have been blessed to find
it."
"The Good Life"
