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(4.06 - 191 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.
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i think the second photo means i guy is waking up from a vivid dream about he people in the back ground, i guess that is why the back ground is hazey
Comment by independent — April 6, 2009
Wow, excellent! Spirit is definetly conveyed through this painting. These are awesome!
Comment by Arnold — April 6, 2009
wow i love the detail it is so great that people understand the works of art
Comment by ariel — April 6, 2009
KC is on the map!!!! . I dig the art. What exactly does the second photo represent?
Comment by Anonymous — April 6, 2009
wow thats awesome
Comment by Anonymous — April 6, 2009
You should work at a carnival or Disneyland, because you are allot better than the guy who did my families portrait last year! Neat! I am concerned with lack of comments…
Comment by double T — April 6, 2009
Those pictures are neat.
Comment by Eric — April 6, 2009
Technical skill? Check!
Visually/aesthetically compelling? Check!
Emotional content? Check!
Communicates ideas that set the mind whirring? Check!
Fantastic.
Comment by Alexandra — April 6, 2009
These are simultaneously whimsical and sorrowful. I love the illustative quality and detail. The subject matter is heart wrenching. I am deeply moved and impressed by the emotion conveyed here.
Comment by griffin — April 6, 2009
You are amazing !
Comment by Joanne — April 6, 2009