Artist Biography
Patricia is a visual artist based in the city of Richmond Hill, located in Ontario, Canada. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from York University, along with a Bachelor of Education in Visual Arts from University of Western Ontario.
Patricia is particularly known for her intricate and detailed illustrative style, which captivates audiences and reflects her artistic vision. Her current body of work, characterized by her beautiful watercolours, draws inspiration from the natural world as well as her personal experiences. Through her art, she employs themes of storytelling, nature, and symbolism to thoughtfully explore complex ideas related to overcoming both imposed and self-inflicted barriers, all while conveying a profound message of encouragement and resilience in the face of obstacles.
Patricia's watercolours have been showcased in a variety of group exhibitions, including the esteemed Mastrius Navigator Online Art Exhibit titled "Emotions of Colour," which took place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. She has also taken part in Artist in Residence programs at the Mill Pond Gallery. She had the opportunity to host engaging painting workshops, deliver an art demonstration, and provide an artist talk to the Markham Group of Artists. Her work has not only been displayed at the noteworthy 30th International Fine Art Exchange show in Quincy, Florida, but it has also made appearances in the Happy Maru Gallery located in Seoul, South Korea. In addition, Patricia participated in the Brooklyn Art Library's Sketchbook Projects and generously donated her works to the annual Twitter Art Exhibit (now known as the Postcard Art Exhibit) from 2019 through 2023. Currently, she navigates for Mastrius, a vibrant global artist mentorship community where she finds fulfillment in connecting with and collaborating alongside other talented professional and master artists.
Professional Development
2024 - current Mentored by Master Artist Veronica Funk at Mastrius
2024 Mentored by Professional Artist Crystal Rassi at Mastrius
2023 - current Mentored by Ting Yuen at Build Your Own Art Business
2023 - 2024 Mentored by Shannon Amey at Mastrius
2022 - current Mentored by Master Artist Pablo Ruben at Mastrius
2021 - 2022 Mentored by Mark Heine at Mastrius
Work Shops . Teaching . Demonstrations
2023 - Artist Talk and Demonstration for the Markham Group of Artists at the Markham Village Library, April 22.
2022 to 2023 - Paint Night - Co-Director - Richmond Hill Group of Artists
Artist in Residence
2024 - Artist in Residence, Richmond Hill Group of Artist, Mill Pond Gallery, Richmond Hill, July 23 - 28
2022 - Artist in Residence at the Richmond Hill Group of Artists, August 5 - 11, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada.
Past Exhibitions
Online Exhibitions
2023 - Mastrius Navigator Online Art Exhibit - Emotions of Colour, Edmonton, Alberta Canada, November 14 - 16.
Group Exhibitions
2021 - Papier: A Celebration of works on or about paper., Esperanto Gallery and Studios, Markham, Ontario, Canada.
2019 - The Tiny Sketchbook Project, Brooklyn Art Library, Brooklyn, London, Paris.
2019 - The Canvas Project, Brooklyn Art Library, Brooklyn, New York
2018 - International Fine Art Exchange Association 30th Annual Group Show, Art Gallery of Quincy, Florida, USA and at The Seoul District Public Prosecutors Building,
Happy Maru Gallery 1F, Seoul, South Korea.
2018 - Group Show, Art Square Gallery, Toronto, On.
2017 - I. AM Enough (Intergenerational Arts Movement), Culture Days, J.E.H. MacDonald House, Thornhill, Ontario
2017 - The Independents Show, Pop - Up Gallery, 1340 Queen Street W, Toronto, Ontario
2017 - Artusiasm, Life's a Masquerade Group Exhibition, 1689 St. Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON
2017 - Artusiasm Gallery Opening Exhibition, 1684 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, Ontario.
2017 - Artusiasm, Heaven on Earth Group Exhibition, 1684 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, Ontario
2006 - Coffee on the Rocks Richmond Hill Group of Artists Art Gallery, Mill Pond, Richmond Hill, Ontario.
1998 - Art Gig 4: Contemporary Art Installation, El Mocambo, Toronto, Ontario.
Charity Fundraisers
2023 - Twitter Art Exhibition (now Postcard Art Exhibition) supporting (UNYA - Urban Youth Association) at The Pipe Shop Venue at the Shipyards, North Vancouver, B.C. Canada, June 24
2022 - Twitter Art Exhibit 2022 Charity, Milton, York, United Kingdom
2021 - Twitter Art Exhibition 21 Charity (Online), Twitter Art Exhibit, Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom.
2020 - Twitter Art Exhibition 20 Charity (Online), Twitter Art Exhibit, Myrtle Beach, North Carolina, United States.
2019 - Twitter Art Exhibition 19 Charity, TwitterArtExhibit, Edinburgh, Scotland
2015 - Markham Arts Council Inaugural Fundraising Gala, An Affair with the Arts, Markham, Ontario.
Community Based Collaborations
2017 - I. AM Enough (Intergenerational Arts Movement), Culture Days, J.E.H. MacDonald House, Thornhill, Ontario
2016 - I. AM Community, J.E.H. MacDonald House, Thornhill, Ontario
2015 - I. AM Expression (Intergenerational Arts Movement), J.E.H. MacDonald House, Thornhill, Ontario.
Juried Exhibitions
2015 - Richmond Hill Group of Artists Open Juried Art Show, Mill Pond, Richmond Hill, Ontario.
2015 - Emerging Toronto Artist Awards, Palais Royale, Toronto, Ontario.
University Student Solo Exhibitions
1999 - Juxtaposition, Student Centre Art Gallery, York University, Toronto, Ontario.
1996 - Nocturnal Fables, Samuel. J. Zacks Gallery, Stong College, York University, Toronto, Ontario.
MEMBERSHIPS
Aurora Group of Artists
Helloart
Mastrius Member and Navigator (Group Facilitator)
Richmond Hill Group of Artists
PUBLICATION & PRESS
2023 - Twitter Art Exhibition Catalogue - Post card was selected as one of the top 5 pieces for the Curator Choice and the was given a full page feature in the catalogue.
2022 - Mastrius (Levelling Up) Artist Blog (Feb. 17, 2022).
2018, 2019, 2020, 2023 - Twitter Art Exhibition Catalogues
2018 - International Fine Art Exchange Association 30th Annual Group Show
2018 - Anna Mason’s “Watercolour World” : May
2016 - I.AM (Intergenerational Art Movement) Group Feature: Interview - RogersTV
2015 - I.AM (Intergenerational Art Movement) Group Feature: Vaughan Citizen
Hello.
I’m Patricia and I’m a fine artist specializing in creating art that calms. Through the translucency of watercolour, the natural subjects of rocks, and the intricate details of my paintings, I aim to transform spaces into beautiful sanctuaries.
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