Started with folk art, studying with many well known Decorative Artists through 1990. Explored the world of Stencil & Faux finishing starting in 1990, incorporating her art skills, creating murals and trompe l’oiel over faux finishes. Put the ladders away in 1999 and moved to Whidbey Island concentrating on watercolor.  Currently working in watercolor and acrylics.

Series: “ The Bluffs of Whidbey”, inspiration from many hikes around Whidbey Island.

“Fruits & Roots”:  Exploration of the different looks that can be achieved using a simple shape.

Since, then has traveled and studied with many artists, Judi Betts, Frank La Lumia, Stella Canfield, Deon Matzen, Stan Miller, Karlyn Holman, Judy Morris, Skip Lawrence, Carol Merrick, Arne Westerman & Robert Burridge.

Shows her art locally and by appointment.

Affiliation:  Artists of South Whidbey, Pacific Northwest  Art School, Tuesdays Art, Whidbey Arts Gallery, Open Door Gallery, Whidbey Island Sketchers.

Pat lives with her husband of 48 years in Langley, Wa., where she hikes and gardens, enjoying the freedom to create art however she likes.