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Pat Rocha
Kansas City, MO
Posted: 4.6.09
More info: Artist site
Rating: 
(4.03 - 178 votes)
Pat on his work:
Since childhood, drawing and painting has always been an integral part of my life. It’s a constant reflection of my past experiences. My interest in human nature and the drama of living compels me what to paint. If the mood or moment is strong enough then people can draw their own conclusions. Sometimes real, sometimes imaginary.
Sometimes when I’m looking at an old photograph I’ll stare at the person in the photo and imagine myself in the same room. It’s impossible for me to paint a portrait without having a story to tell behind it. I simply couldn’t pass the time away drawing people or places without meaning. When the story hits me after the initial drawing, I’ll look for additional pictures to accommodate the central theme. Then it begins to take on a life of it’s own.
There is a reason for everything in my paintings. Gradually I understand why I spend so much time alone with one painting. I never stop thinking as long as I keep painting, it’s simply survival of the mind.
Pat, Your work is GREAT, I have seen a lot of them. Have you ever shown “Lone Jack” anywhere? And I agree with Carolyn, Your artwork is amazing! Please keep up the great work. And I am glad that you are doing so good.
Excellent work.
this is amazing i can almost feel what they are feeling in the paintings.
EXCELLENT WORK PAT!! THE IMAGES ARE SO RICH AND DETAILED. I JUST STARE AT THEM, FEELING THE SURROUNDINGS, AND REMEMBERING OUR PAST OF HOW IT USE TO BE. THE INNOCENCE,PURE,WHOLESOME LIFE WE ONCE LIVED IN NOT SO LONG AGO. SOME GOOD SOME BAD, BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN ! TO ME THESE ARE MEMORIES OF ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE AND OBJECTS THAT WE REMEMBER BY SEEING THEM IN A PAINTING OR DRAWING. GOD TRULY GAVE YOU A BLESSING WELL DONE.
I purchased one of Pat Rocha’s paintings a few years ago without even knowing anything about him other than his name. The painting was and continues to be compelling on many different levels. My friends and family do not appreciate art as much as I do but, they are all blown away by this painting Mr. Rocha created – that speaks to me in so many ways. If I could afford to, I’d be living with a lot more than one! Happy to see the appreciation shown on this blog and I wish he had more marketing because everyone should have the opportunity to be touched by his work.
are you currently showing here in KC?
Unbelievable work. Compelling, and keeps me coming back for more. I love it.
Incredible.
keep up the good work never stop reaching your vision and always be encouraged for art is life without art we have no life soar to the highest for god has blessed you……..one
Wow – these are incredibly compelling. Even more impressive is how different they are – you are versatile as well as talented. I want to know the story of each of the people I see in your images – not just the main subject, but the people by whom they are surrounded (the picture on the table, the people from dream). Your work is amazing.
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