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Patricia Nelson Graves 36523 Little Marten Road Ronan, MT 59864 406-676-3209
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About the Artist
"To me, art all comes down to being true to yourself. I don't try to follow trends, and while I admire other artists, I'm more interested in what makes their painting work than in emulating their style."
Patricia Nelson Graves renders her work in a plethora of media, and while commissioned work often requires a conservative approach, her scenes of horses and the Montana landscape are decidedly impressionistic. Regardless, color, form and light are important elements of all her paintings.
Among the awards Patricia Nelson Graves has received are: Best of Show, Calgary Stampede's Western Art Show John B. Clymer Award, National Western Art Show Other awards in the United States and Canada
Her work has been featured in the Western Horseman and Equine Images, as well as regional publications such as The Racing Journal. |
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Artist's Statement
I don't think of myself as being all that "creative," in the true sense of the word. I can't imagine a scene in my mind and then transfer it to canvas or paper.
that I'd like to preserve and share. I frequently try to capture those fleeting moments with a camera. Sometimes photos will be used at a later date as the foundation for a painting, drawing or sculpture, but occasionally the photographic image itself is worthy of consideration as art. I find almost as much satisfaction in taking a good picture as in producing artwork, and I hope others will appreciate what I'm trying to accomplish with both.
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Instead, I find so much in the everyday world around me 