Patti Arbino
My goal as an artist is to capture the essence of a subject, and to preserve that image in a painting. I started drawing at a young age and have always been influenced by nature and wildlife. I enjoy creating unique ways to express the visual beauty within nature by pulling out various shapes and illuminating them with the pure, bright hues of pastel. My art education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Art from California State University Northridge.
Inspiration for “Bow Ties” comes from the beautiful rocks that line seacoasts, lakes and riverbeds. A pattern in the black and white rock reminded me of a bow tie. The bow tie theme repeats itself throughout the painting.
Nature provides unique pathways for our journeys throughout life.
Conversations floating along the shoreline are captured and preserved for all time.
It was early morning when the sun came up over the horizon, illuminating the rocks and shells like a vision in a dream.