About Me

About

Patrick holds a degree in architectural engineering and is a master draftsman who brings technical rigor to creative projects. Fairly new to the art world, he transitioned to being an artist later in life, and his prior professional and life experiences have been instrumental to that choice. As a former industrial arts instructor for high school students, he taught woodworking, drafting, and design fundamentals—fostering practical skills, design thinking, and safe shop practices. Patrick combines his growing knowledge, meticulous draftsmanship, and an eye for form to create functional, well-crafted pieces while mentoring the next generation of makers.

EARLY LIFE AS AN ARTIST

Early in his artistic journey he focused on landscape painting, rendering scenes from Harbour Town (HHI), Ireland, and Italy — places that moved him and that he loved to see. When painting those landscapes no longer excited him, Patrick evolved his practice, shifting toward new techniques, materials, and concepts while continuing to bring craftsmanship and mentorship to his work.

MONTHS LATER

When landscapes ceased to excite him, he turned to painting people’s pets and then commissioned portraits, choosing to donate all proceeds from his portrait work to charitable causes. He has twice participated in the Italian Festival on Harbour Town, HHI, sharing his work with the local community while continuing to blend craftsmanship, design, and service in his art.

CURRENTLY

On a recent trip overseas he encountered a new method that immediately resonated; it felt as if the technique “spoke” to him. Since returning he’s been experimenting and expressing genuine satisfaction with the direction his work has taken.

Now a fairly new voice in the art world, he experiments with a flowing, color-driven style that can take days to build: mixing paints, layering cells and glazes, and transforming surfaces until the work reveals itself. He knows when a piece is right—“I am having way more fun than anyone should have”—and was moved (and overwhelmed) when longtime friends asked for his new paintings, paid him generously, and prompted more donated sales. Patrick brings technical rigor, hands-on craft, and joyful exploration to work that both excites him and supports causes he cares about.