Patricia J.

The desire to create and appreciate art is something (mostly) unique to man. It can be a means to enrich the lives of not only the artist but also those who view what is made. It can be a profession. It is a great tool to build sense of self, sometimes helping those who have suffered in various ways trauma, including PTSD. I am a practicing artist with excellent formal training. I graduated from the University of Illinois in Fine Arts and as a member of Phi Kappa Phi, their top honor socie…