“My paintings are a personal reflection of the world around me. I enjoy creating works of art that are inspirational and uplifting. In an era filled with high technology, stress, and an endless stream of ‘bad news’, I like to draw attention to that which is beautiful and often overlooked, in our fast-paced, modern lifestyle. I consider most of my paintings to be portraits; whether of a particular landscape that I’ve come to love, a gorgeous flower at a certain moment in time, an exotic or endangered species that I’m capturing for all eternity. I present to my viewers a vision of the world as seen through my eyes and hope that they can see what I see, and feel what I feel.”
Patricia’s passion as an artist began early in adult life, where an innate fascination for the sea took root. The ocean is a powerful muse providing an endless source of inspiration. Patricia’s style is representational, utilizing a glazing technique of many thin layers to create a translucent effect that provides depth and emanates light from her paintings. During the process, she immerses herself in the environment, spending countless hours observing the subtle shifts of light and color throughout the day. These observations allow her to infuse authentic light and emotional depth into her paintings. Patricia is a member of Portrait Society of America and Oil Painters of America. She served as a juror for art competitions, provided art demonstrations for various organizations and board President of a local art organization.
Jim Tyler paints exclusively with pastel. Largely self-taught, he began working with pastel at an early age and began painting seriously in 2001. Since that time he has been featured in Pastel Journal Magazine and has won awards at numerous national shows. Jim has been awarded signature status with the Pastel Society of the West Coast and the Sierra Pastel Society, and is a founding member of the California Central Coast Pastel Society. The artist’s distinctive style can be seen through his focus on lighting and composition. The scenes that capture Jim’s eye constantly have strong lighting and deep shadows, and he uses the richness of pastel to capture that boldness in his paintings.