About the Artist
Patricia Howard
After receiving a bachelor’s and master’s degree in nursing at The Ohio State University, and then a long career in nursing administration and education as a clinical instructor, several years ago Pat changed direction and began to focus on painting.
She enrolled in a number of classes and workshops to learn under several great teachers, and began to enjoy the opportunity to create something on a blank canvas. Through continuing study and participation in art leagues, she has met many wonderful artists who inspire her every day.
She and her husband live in Columbus, Ohio and Marco Island, Florida
Artist Statement
My primary interest is oil painting. I particularly like to select scenes from places to which I’ve traveled, so in that sense my work is personal, but I like to discover that which hopefully has interest to other viewers as well. However, anything that examines the effect of daylight and shadow is my favorite study.
I prefer to paint on primed canvas texture boards, and to work in as much of an expressive style as possible. Some of my recent paintings incorporate the use of cold wax medium which I hope gives my favorite works a sense of peace, serenity and what’s beautiful in the world.
Exhibitions
- I’ve been honored to have my paintings exhibited at many different shows and competitions over the past years. You can see these by visiting the Exhibitions page on this site.
Awards
- 2017, Worthington Area Art League, Autumn Show, Hilliard Ohio, 2nd place for “Near Tabgha”
- 2018, Worthington Area Art League, Autumn Show Hilliard Ohio, honorable mention for “On the Way to the River Cabin”
- 2018, Martin de Porres Sacred Images show, Columbus Ohio, for “Oh Holy Night”
- 2019, Dublin Area Art League, Irish Show, Dublin Ohio, Best in Show for “Waiting for the Parade”
- 2019, The Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Competition, Columbus Ohio, Collage of Women Artists Connie Layne Memorial Award for “Two’s Company”
- 2019, Worthington Area Art League, Fallen Leaves Show, Hilliard Ohio, honorable mention for “Baby Gull”
- 2021, Dublin Area Art League, The Colors of Spring, Third Place for “Dagger”
- 2021, Dublin Area Art League, Irish Show, Best in Show for “Get Your Irish On”
- 2021, Worthington Area Art League, ‘Hello Fall’, 2nd place for “The Chef”
- 2022, Dublin Area Art League Spring Show, First Place for “Sutton’s Bay Sunflowers“
- 2022, Dublin Area Art League Riffe Gallery Show, Honorable Mention for On City Park in the Village
- 2022, Dublin Area Art League Irish Show, Best in Show for Heritage
- 2022, Worthington Area Art League, Third Place for Sutton’s Bay Sunflowers
- 2023, Marco Island Center for the Arts Student Exhibition, First Place for Palm Avenue
- 2024, Dublin Area Art League Irish Show, July-August, Best in Show for Irish Charolais
- 2024, Worthington Area Art League Autumn Show, Third Place for Tanya
- 2024, Dublin Area Art League Autumn Show, Best in Show for
- Tanya
- 2026: Worthington Area Art League Winter Show, honorable mention for Peony Reach
- 2026, Marco Island Center for the Arts Student Show, honorable mention for Sutton’s Bay Sunflowers
Affiliations
The Hayley Gallery, New Albany OH
Worthington Area Art League
Dublin Area Art League
Marco Island Center for the Arts
Ohio Art League
Art Eclectic, Central Ohio