"Art allows me to express what's important to me. Women, and children are essential to our world! Without them, we'd be lost. African American women are the backbone of the family and her ability to nurture her offspring wisely, patiently, and intelligently, makes her a great contributor to society.
I enjoy working with mediums such as acrylic, watercolor, oil, pastels, paper, pencil, natural fibers and textiles.
I draw strength from the works of various artists. I admire the works of Jacob Lawrence, Henri Matisse, Picasso, Romare Bearden, Jonathan Green, Leroy Campbell, and Mary Whyte, because they're able to tell powerful stories using a simple subject.
My art is uniquely inspired by my own personal story, and the stories told to me by my grandmother. My heritage and life experiences have greatly influenced my art.
I 'm always looking for creative ways to bring strength and dignity to women! I paint them in their normal day to day environment but their story packs a punch. My sugar cane paintings tell a powerful story of the impact of slavery on those who were stolen from Africa.
I prefer to take the intuitive approach to art. I paint or draw as I'm inspired to on any given day. I've used several ways to start a painting and have found that it's best to stay open and free without locking myself into one way of doing it.
My art evokes hope! My art evokes strength, It will make you think, and it may even make you smile. But what I hope you'll take away, as you view my work, is a renewed understanding and insight into the African."
-Patricia Stuart
"Art allows me to express what's important to me. Women, and children are essential to our world! Without them, we'd be lost. African American women are the backbone of the family and her ability to nurture her offspring wisely, patiently, and intelligently, makes her a great contributor to society.
I enjoy working with mediums such as acrylic, watercolor, oil, pastels, paper, pencil, natural fibers and textiles.
I draw strength from the works of various artists. I admire the works of Jacob Lawrence, Henri Matisse, Picasso, Romare Bearden, Jonathan Green, Leroy Campbell, and Mary Whyte, because they're able to tell powerful stories using a simple subject.
My art is uniquely inspired by my own personal story, and the stories told to me by my grandmother. My heritage and life experiences have greatly influenced my art.
I 'm always looking for creative ways to bring strength and dignity to women! I paint them in their normal day to day environment but their story packs a punch. My sugar cane paintings tell a powerful story of the impact of slavery on those who were stolen from Africa.
I prefer to take the intuitive approach to art. I paint or draw as I'm inspired to on any given day. I've used several ways to start a painting and have found that it's best to stay open and free without locking myself into one way of doing it.
My art evokes hope! My art evokes strength, It will make you think, and it may even make you smile. But what I hope you'll take away, as you view my work, is a renewed understanding and insight into the African."
-Patricia Stuart
