Patty Beaton

I was born in Royal Oak, Michigan in 1962 as Patty Jo Beaton which is how I sign my works. Throughout my life, I have lived in several places within the United States including Colorado, Arizona, California, Illinois, North Carolina, Florida and Missouri - but for for over ten years I've lived in Canada. Along the way, I enjoyed experiencing the different cultures and ways of life - southern hospitality, the diversity of City life in Chicago, and being "out west."

My first experience with painting was painting my family's old farmhouse with my Father. Later in life, I would take finished works over to him so he could view them. We would discuss the painting and suggestions he had. As far as work, I was a house painter for several years. I worked on historical houses, residential homes and even a couple of churches. All the work was done by hand. I had one very good brush which I was expected to keep clean and use every day. I would paint from 8 to 5 like a regular work day.

As far as developing my artistic style, (as you can see from my full catalogue of works) I use many abstract styles. I can't always duplicate certain aspects or stylistic elements. My work is more determined by what comes my way - what I feel and wh...

Bachelor of Arts, English
University of Colorado (Boulder)

2017 - Renaissance Plano Hotel Public Space Artwork
Plano, TX

http://www.gallery.indiewalls.com/renaissance-plano-tx

2017 - Harvest Eatery
Shaunavon, Saskatchewan

2016 - St. Andrew's Church
Admiral, Saskatchewan

2015 - Group Show at Harvest Eatery
Shaunavon, Saskatchewan

2014 - Southwest Quest Group Show - Range Line Tavern
Cadillac, Saskatchewan

2014 - "Definition" Solo Exhibition at Lyric Theatre, Saskatchewan

2012 - 2014 - Southwest Open Exhibition by Swift Current Art Gallery (Chosen for the Moving On Program and recieved Honorable Mention)
Saskatchewan