Michele L. Patton
Email: michelepatton.art@gmail.com Website: www.michelepattonart.com Facebook: michelepatton.art |
Michele L. PattonGrowing up on the scenic banks of the Milwaukee River in Wisconsin, just a few miles from the awe-inspiring shores of Lake Michigan created a lasting impression and love of nature for Michele. Using her creativity and learning from other artists, classes and life experiences she has enhanced her ability to share her vision.
After moving to Texas, she concentrated on watercolor, was a member of the Watercolor Art Society-Houston and used the concept of negative space in her watercolors to show the depth found in nature. Later working in clay reinforced the enjoyment she finds in organic design. Today Michele is using alcohol inks, acrylics and mixed medium creating a style that explores the use of color and form to bring out the essence of nature. Currently Michele lives in the Hockley area with her husband and enjoys the outdoors and gardening on their property. Recently retired from Tomball ISD, where she worked in finance and relied on her “left-brain” she is now enjoying retirement and the relaxed time to work on her art. |
"I thoroughly enjoy working in acrylics, although I painted many years in watercolor and worked in clay for a time. I love the vibrancy of acrylic paint and the fact I can control the drying time and work faster for layering. I am always trying to improve my techniques as my style is somewhere in between realism and "tight" impressionism. I personally love the painterly style of impressionism but find I have a natural eye for detail and my work shows this in both large and small brush strokes. Painting natural scenery and landscapes is by far my favorite subject but I also enjoy thinking outside the box and adding an element of abstract to my art at times. I'm just happy being able to express myself in my art and share my gift!"
