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Patti Rank

Paintings inspired by the love of animals and people caring for animals. I create photorealistic or impressionist paintings using acrylic washes and pastel details, pastel paintings, colored pencil drawings and mix media art. I support nonprofits to raise awareness and support for animals.

My animal and people paintings are usually photorealistic type work I may use pan pastels and other pastel materials by creating an under painting with pan pastels and adding details with soft pastels, hard pastels and pastel pencils. I also use suede mat board and colored pencils for a very photo realistic work of art. More impressionist but realistic paintings are done by using acrylic washes and paints as the under painting and adding ground medium then several layers are added of either charcoal pencils, pastels in a variety of mediums and/or additional acrylic painting. I also create some of my work with oil pastels. Great photo references are important to me with highlights and shadows. I want the reference photo to speak to me emotionally. When this happens – I am truly moved by the spirit of the eyes of the subject. In the beginning – I sketch out painting to ensure placement and proportions are true to image.

click on the thumbnail pictures below to see the full painting

Harley our Hero
Nunu in the Sun
I Got Your Back

Upcoming Zoom Presentations for 2023

April 8th – Terrilynn Dubreuil
May 13th – Fred Fielding
June 10th – Regina Burchette
July 8 – Jane Steelman: “How to manage your PSNC google page”

Each meeting will from 10 am – Noon US Eastern Time

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Shows / Workshops

6th Annual PURE COLOR: Online International Juried Exhibition of Pastel Paintings
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Two Upcoming PSNC Member Shows at Ambleside Gallery and the Imperial Arts Center
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Recent News / Announcements

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Member News, Kim M. Long

“Lazy Bun” Paint-Along, on Zoom, with Rita Kirkman

Celebration of Life Service for Helen Knapp

Member News, Betty Hendrix

“Fun with Feathers!” Paint-Along with Rita Kirkman, on Zoom

Arizona Pastel Artists Association’s 2023 Open International Exhibition

“Don Keyfurry” Paint-Along with Rita Kirkman, on Zoom

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