Artist Statement: After many years devoted to realism, I began my journey into abstraction as a natural evolution. My practice is deeply rooted in process. I am not satisfied unless a painting carries a visible history of layers, decisions, revisions, and discovery. I am especially drawn to spontaneous and accidental marks, which often hold the greatest life. Whether they ultimately resolve into harmony or introduce tension, these moments guide the work forward. Visual appeal is essential, but so is depth—each piece should reward lingering, revealing itself gradually over time. I rely on an internal sensing to know when a painting has arrived. Lately, with all the turmoil in the World, I have found myself gravitating toward quiet shifts, subtle movement, and softer palettes. I am interested in nuance, in stillness, and the grace of being fully present with what emerges. Painting has become a metaphor for living. When I remain on the surface and choose what is easy, the work reflects that. When I am willing to venture into deeper waters—staying open, curious, and responsive—the result is richer, more layered, and far more compelling.
About the Artist: After many years in the corporate world, Patricia earned her Masters Degree in Transpersonal Psychology, along with a certification for Expressive Arts Therapy. She has lead creative painting workshops at several venues, including The Georgian Bay School of Arts and Chautauqua Institute. A Toronto native, Patricia spent her childhood summers at the beach—an influence that continues to inform her work. Over the past decade, she spent time in Palm Beach, Fl., where she studied with acclaimed abstract artists she long admired. Inspired by the ocean’s natural beauty, her paintings embody a graceful fusion of movement and color, ranging from bold, energetic compositions, to softer, more contemplative works. Patricia’s art has been featured in numerous publications worldwide, including the premiere design magazine “Palm Beach Illustrated.” Several of her paintings appear in "Life, Paint, and Passion,” by Michelle Cassou and Stewart Cubley. While living in Florida, she exhibited at Art Palm Beach International, the Designers' Show House in WPB, The MAE in Delray Beach, and through JF Art Gallery in Palm Beach. Her work was also represented by R2H Modern in Jupiter, FL., and made available through Perigold, a global luxury online retailer. In 2023 Patricia published “The Healing Power of Collage” now available on Amazon. You can find a link to purchase her book under the section “Collage.” Patricia currently resides in Ontario, Canada, and recently displayed work at JS Design House, a bespoke interior design firm in Collingwood, Ontario.
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