Patti Featured in
American Artist and
International Artist
Magazines
American Artist Magazine
Zinnia Graffiti
This 6-page article in the August 2004 issue of American Artist, features Patti's approach to doing still life paintings. It is organized into sections including:
- Array of Possibilities
- Sketching and Composing on Canvas
- Seeking Color, Diversity, and Integrity
- Keeping it Loose
- Refinement
The article emphasizes Patti's 'exploration and experimentation' approach to setting up and painting still lifes.
International Artist Magazine
This extensive 10-page article in the December '04/January '05 issue of International Artist explores in detail how Patti approaches a painting.
Patti organizes her painting into the following phases:
- Sketching
- Underpainting
- Blocking In
- Finishing
Several of Patti's paintings are featured and she comments on the approach, technique and color decisions she made on each.
Her painting "A Moment in Time" is explored as she explains the various steps she used in developing this painting from start to completion.