Pat Hitchens
 Henri
Matisse said: “All art worthy of its name is spiritual.”
Artist’s Statement:
I have a passion
for the elegant serenity of nature. Whoever looks deeply into my
art can feel my spirit. As in poetry, my art expresses itself. Like
gossamer wings of a dragonfly, translucent silk dyes accentuate my
ethereal renderings.
I have
been told that I have an Asian soul, and my style reflects that
quality. I work with watercolor as well as silk dyes. Both methods
begin as a blank white sheet. My paintings are linked with nature
and animals. The blending of silk, ink and paint creates luscious
results, which are difficult to reproduce with other mediums.
I
sometimes leave negative space. This is not leftover space, but
rather intended space. It allows you, the onlooker, to project your
imagination into the painting.
General Background
While Pat has been an artist
most of her life, it was her avocation as she devoted 32 years to
education administration. As a business-world retiree, she now
spends full-time creating the images she loves. She currently
serves on the board of the Parklane Gallery in Kirkland, where here
paintings are on display.
Over the years, Pat has participated
in numerous art venues, including wildlife art, traditional
watercolor, silk painting, Chinese art, and calligraphy. She has
had the opportunity to study under many noteworthy artists, among
them: Robert Bateman, Morton Solberg, Tony Angell, Bart Rulon,
Adele Earnshaw, Lee Kromschroeder, Chang-Khee Chee, Lian Zhen, Karen
Sistek, Sandra Kay Johnson, Susan Moyer and Kay Barnes.
Professional Organizations
Chinese Arts Society Northwest
Eastside Association of Fine Artists
Northwest Watercolor Society
Silk Painters International |
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