Patricia is a portrait artist based in Asheville, NC .
Patricia has had a life long fascination with people and faces. This passion led her into 30 plus years of painting portraits. Earning a B.A. in Graphic Design from
Coker College, participating in workshops and conferences with other well known portrait painters, and becoming a member of several national and regional portrait artist organizations all
serve to further her passion for portrait painting. Her work appears in private collections across the country and in the World Methodist Council Museum. She has been in numerous shows and
competitions including being published in Watercolor Magic Magazine as one of the "Editors Picks". Coker College named her Outstanding Young Alumni in 2008-2009 and chose her to paint Coker's
retiring President James Dawson.
Portraits should be about personality as well as likeness. She strives for that expressiveness that most mirrors personality. She also strives for the best choice in clothing and setting that represent personality. The memories that a portrait evokes should be be a source of joy for the ensuing years.
Watercolor
22" x 30"
Oil
16" x 20"
Oil on Linen
30" x 40"
Watercolor
22" x 30"
Oil on Linen
24" x 30"
Not all portraits need to be formal. Jayden is playing at the pond with pure joy!
Oil
16" x 20"
Oil on Linen
24" x 36"
Watercolor
22" x 30"
Watercolor
22" x 30"
Watercolor
16" x 20"
Watercolor
16" x 20"
Watercolor
16" x 20"
Graphite
11" x 14"
Graphite
11" x 14"
Pastel
16" x 20"
Watercolor
22" x 30"
Watercolor
22" x 30"
Graphite
9" x 9"
Oil on Linen
18" x 30"
Retired President of Coker College, Hartsville, SC
Oil on Linen
24" x 30"
Watercolor
22" x 30"
Pastel
18" x 22"
Pastel
16" x 20"
Graphite
8" x 10"
Oil on Linen
24" x 36"
Watercolor
25" x 36"
Pastel
16" x 20"
Retired Dean of Fine & Performing Arts, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
Oil on Linen
18" x 24"
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Oil on Linen
24" x 30"
Graphite
9" x 12"
Pastel
16" x 20"
Watercolor
16" x 20"
Watercolor
25" x 32"
Pastel
16" x 20"
Graphite
9" x 12"
Oil on Linen
24" x 30"
Pastel
9" x 12"
Oil
24" x 36"
Retired General Secretary of the World Methodist Coucnil
Oil on Linen
24" x 30"
Oil
11" x 14"
Oil
8" x 8"
Oil
12" x 12"
Graphite
9" x 12"
Oil
20" x 24"
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See what people say
"We loved working with Patricia. Not only is she a talented artist, she is extremely professional and personable. We can't wait to use her again"
"We just got her portrait back from the gallery…it is STUNNING on the mantle. The frame I picked just suits it perfectly. Everyone has been raving over her portrait, and she is very proud of it. She shows everyone that comes over. Thank you so much for your beautiful work…we will enjoy both children’s portraits forever."
"I "lived" with Ben and Eliza's portraits for about 2 days. I showed them to everyone I could think of and was completely useless around the house because all I could do was stand and admire them! Then I became afraid they might become damaged during the antics of the... family circus so I took them to the framers. I am missing them so much--I've visited them twice just to see them again. They should be finished in a little over a week. ... I'll be lining up all three portraits on the long wall in our family room where we can view them all the time. I love them. The children love them. I even caught Joe admiring them! We'll make an art lover out of him yet! Thank you so much. Each time I've gone to visit my portraits, they have drawn a crowd. Lots of people have asked about you. Thank you again. Once again you have brought so much joy to our family!
"It was a pleasure working with Patricia from start to finish. She arrived at the barn and took numerous photos which she made available to me and I still look at from time to time. I was looking for a particular pose and feel for the piece and her patience was wonderful when it came to particulars. It’s a portrait that I will cherish for the rest of my life and I hope will be enjoyed by my daughter and future generations. Thanks again."
She LOVED it!!! Her best friend said, “Oh look, she’s doing the Carol smile.” She has been a joy all of her life and I know I am going to miss her terribly next fall. At least, I can see her beautiful portrait everyday! Harrison and I both love the portrait. ... We wish you continued success in your business! It has been a pleasure to work with you and to know you, too. I like gentle people and you are blessedly so!
"I just love it!!!! It truly captures who Josh is with that twinkle in his eye and that wonderful smile. It looks like he is ready to speak to me. I really love it and Clyde does too."
She LOVED it!!! Her best friend said, “Oh look, she’s doing the Carol smile.” She has been a joy all of her life and I know I am going to miss her terribly next fall. At least, I can see her beautiful portrait everyday! Harrison and I both love the portrait. ... We wish you continued success in your business! It has been a pleasure to work with you and to know you, too. I like gentle people and you are blessedly so!
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Phone (828) 275-9670
Patricia.Hargrove@gmail.com