Patt Scrivener Afca

I paint intuitively and experimentally. In my art practice, focusing on the process is an essential component of developing meaningful work.  My process involves spontaneous intuitive mark-making often with unorthodox tools along with carefully thought out decisions. My work is about colour, texture and layers. I love exploring with several different mediums; acrylic, encaustic, and oil paint with wax. The unique depth and optical texture of each piece is achieved by building up many layers and may include collage, stamping, photo transfer to name a few.  I do not start with a preconceived idea, sketch or photograph but often set some parameters for my exploration. I may choose to explore line, soft edges with hard edges or colour relationships. The piece develops like a conversation, with every action there is something new to respond to. To paint in this manner requires a great deal of trust in the intuitive process and staying present, to not be concerned about the results but to enjoy the process. I love the challenge of painting without a road map, just being present for the journey and not worrying about the final destination. After all it is just paint and a canvas!

Although I don't have formal education I have taken many workshops that have helped me to develop as an artist.
2019 EMMA PETTIT, FLUID FIGURES, AND EXPRESSIVE PORTRAITS
2014 SUSANNE NORTHCOTT, ABSTRACT
2014 FLORA BOWLEY, INTUITIVE PAINTING
2013 GWEN FOX, ABSTRACT ART
2011 SARA ROBICHAUD, MIXED MEDIA
2009 PAT DEWS, WATERMEDIA
2009 VICKI TURNER, THE REALITY OF ABSTRACTION
2009 MERV BRANDEL, REALISM
2009 MARILYN TIMMS, COLOR MIXING
2006 LOUISE LACHANCE LEGAULT, MIXED MEDIA WORKSHOP
2006 JEAN PEDERSON, WATERMEDIA WORKSHOP
2006 JASON BROATCH, GOLDEN ART PRODUCT WORKSHOP
2005 DONNA BASPALY, INTUITIVE PAINTING
2004 MAXINE MASTERFIELD, MIXED MEDIA
2004 SUSAN KELLI, YOUR CREATIVE SOUL
1998 COLLEEN ANDERSON–MILLARD, MIXED MEDIA STUDIO
1996 CAFA INDUCTION (CANADIAN ACADEMY OF FLORAL ART)
1995 SHEFFIELD SCHOOL OF INTERIOR DESIGN
1995 GARRY WILLIAMS, RAKU POTTERY
1994 MAURA BYRNE, LINO CUT
1993 ACAD, SILVERSMITHING BEGINNER COURSE
1993 JOY MACLEOD, SPIRIT DOLL MAKING
1992 NORTH MOUNT PLEASANT ART CENTER, WATERCOLOUR
1988 AIFD INDUCTION, (AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF FLORAL DESIGNERS)
1984 CHERYL RATZERENBERG, WATERCOLOUR
1984 URSULA REYNOLDS, SILK PAINTING
1983 SASKATOON PARKS AND RECREATION, POTTERY - WHEEL THROWING
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Select Juried Shows  2019 Solo Show,Chemainus Theatre, Chemainus 2019 Solo Show, Rainforest Arts, Chemainus 2017 Solo Show, The MAC, Parksville 2013 Solo Show, The Old School House, Qualicum Beach 2013 Federation of Canadian Artists, Abstract Show, Award of Excellence 2012 Federation of Canadian Artists, Autumn Salon, Still Life Show, Small, Smaller, Smallest Show,  Arrowsmith Show, Canvas Unbound, Landscape Show, Abstract Show 2012 Sidney Fine Arts Show 2011 Federation of Canadian Artists, Small, Smaller and Smallest Show, Arrowsmith ,Award of Excellence, Canvas Unbound, Award of Excellence, Abstract Show, Landscape Show – Third Place Publications 2011 “Let me be Free to Fly” Nick Bantock Tribute 2011 “Siblings” Digital Image Transfer, Dr. Ellen Horovitz 20092012 Numerous paintings published in Art Avenue