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Join a nurturing community of artists and gain access to exclusive workshops, live sessions, and creative support — all designed to help you express your true artistic voice.
I work in various mediums, including acrylic, encaustic, and cold wax with oil. My artwork includes everything from figures to landscapes to pure abstraction. I love the process of layering different materials—color, line, and texture all play key roles in my work. I’m all about experimentation and enjoy using unorthodox tools to create unique effects. You’ll often find me at the hardware store, picking up something that might spark the next step in my art!
My approach is very intuitive. I start each painting without a fixed image in mind. I pour, scrape, and make marks, letting the canvas evolve. Once it's covered in color and texture, I step back and look for the images that naturally emerge. I embrace the ‘happy accidents’ that happen along the way—it’s what makes the process so exciting. To me, it’s less about planning and more about responding to the painting as it grows.
I’m proud to be a Signature (AFCA) member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and a member of the DeCosmos Fine Arts Society. Whether I’m creating or teaching, I’m always looking for new ways to explore and share the magic of art.
“My experience with “Make Your Mark” exceeded all my expectations. I enjoyed her demonstrations and appreciated her hands on approach, but most of all, Patt’s knowledge about art techniques and materials is impressive I learned so much about the elements of design, how to balance the use of colour, how to embody various techniques, and the use of various complex materials. Furthermore, I gained a clearer perspective on what abstract and contemporary mean. Most of all, the dialogue between Patt and the other participants was invaluable. This sharing environment contributed to a better understanding of when, how, and why to apply paint to paper.”
Mary Ann M.
No, there are no long-term contracts. Our membership is month-to-month, allowing you to cancel whenever you feel it’s no longer serving your needs. There is also an annual option that will give you two months free.
You only need an internet connection and a device to access the content (computer, tablet, or smartphone). The live components will be held on ZOOM
Yes! One of the best parts of our membership is the community. Through forums, live sessions, and feedback opportunities, you can connect with other artists. It’s a great place to share work, get advice, and collaborate.
Yes, you can cancel your membership at any time. Log into your account, go to the membership settings, and follow the cancellation process. You will retain access until the end of your current billing cycle.
Yes, you can get constructive feedback on your artwork in the community. You can also apply to have a piece critiqued in the Spotlight Critique Sessions.
New content is added monthly. This may include tutorials, challenges, interviews with artists, or other exclusive materials. You’ll always have fresh resources to explore and learn from.
Absolutely! Our membership is designed to support artists at all skill levels. Whether you're just starting or are already an experienced artist, there are resources and content that cater to different needs. We have beginner-friendly tutorials, challenges, and step-by-step guides.
After joining, you'll have immediate access to the Paint, Play, Explore Video Vault. You will have access to all the content through our online platform. You can log in anytime to access tutorials, videos, live session replays, and more.
We recommend engaging with the community, participating in challenges, doing the monthly lessons, joining the paint and chat sessions, and attending live virtual events or listening to the recordings. To get the most value, set personal goals and use our resources to stay inspired and motivated. The more you interact with the content and the community, the faster you’ll see progress in your work.
Yes, you are free to sell or share your artwork publicly. Our membership is about helping you grow your skills, but you retain full ownership of your work. We’re here to support your creative journey!
You can reach us via email at [email protected], or through the community forum. We’re happy to assist with technical issues, membership questions, or general advice.
The first live virtual event is on Tuesday, March 4th at 11:00 PST. Further dates and times may change to suit the members' time zones.
Patt encouraged me to play, experiment, and have fun with the paints, and use different tools for mark making and using collage. I have gained confidence in my skills and in myself as an artist.
I've learned to be bolder with colour, explored mark making, and mediums to build texture. I plan to continue to explore this creative world:learning techniques, developing my colour palette, and honing my style.
Being trained as an illustrator my paintings tend to be realistic, still, and controlled. When drawing from life my gestures are loose and free, I wanted to learn painting techniques to incorporate my drawing style. Patt has helped me explore painting styles, colour, texture, form, focal points, new products, new ideas, and new ways of looking at things. I highly recommend it!!!
