Patricia Tewes Richards

My work reflects my connection to landscape and nature. I’m especially interested in the impact of people on the land, water, plants and animals. I grew up on Long Island and have lived near water most of my life. Water plays a large role in my paintings as do animals. My background in biology and medicine informs my thinking about species interactions. I work in watercolor and oils and I love the process of painting, especially the visceral nature of oil paint.

My paintings suggest there is a moral imperative to look closely at nature and act as a necessary witness, as wild spaces undergo rapid change and many species face the threat of extinction.

For further information about my work, please see my website at www.patriciatewes.com

Abstract painting with vibrant blues, yellows, and pinks blending dynamically.
Abstract painting of a coastal sunset with vibrant colors and geometric shapes.
Black and white cat resting on a dark couch in a cozy room.
Abstract landscape painting with orange sky and winding white river.

Originally I was an abstract oil painter. Intuitively I would add more paint, movement, shape and texture to the work. As the piece developed, the color would bring me into the painting. My work was emotionally expressive, pressing my feelings out onto the canvas. Now, drawing with pastels my work is more about deliberate choices. My painting compositions reflect my stories about travel, love and family. My inspiration is derived from mother nature, learning and exploring the world outside myself as well as my internal journey of self-reflection.

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