Patti Engelbrecht
I’ve always been a folk artist, but several years ago I realized I was painting like an uptight Grandma Moses. That’s when my art transitioned on its own to abstract folk art. Ahh, I could breathe again, and play with my paints like when I was a kid.
"Harvest Moon, Lunar Eclipse"
acrylics on stretched canvas
Wise Linda, my friend who owns Gallery 3040 in Old Forge, New York, thinks the transition to abstract folk art started with my 2015 painting Harvest Moon, Lunar Eclipse. Look closely in the upper-left-hand side of the painting; you’ll see some of my old-style painting peeking through. The painting turned out great…pentimento at its best!
Here are some quirky things about me:
These are a few of my favorite things: Snowman, King Tut, space-alien.
These are a few of my favorite things.
Dill
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Roses
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I’d rather have an armful of fresh dill than an armful of roses. (The scent of dill brings me back to my childhood. My Dziadzi, that’s Polish for Grandpa, used to grow dill in his backyard for making pickles.)
Cover for "The Book of Joy," an art journal
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"The Book of Joy," is an art journal I crafted, filled with clippings, artwork and thoughts
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"The Book of Joy," Christmas chocolates page, from my art journal
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I love making art journals.
A broom in my painting
I love handmade brooms!
I love walking barefoot on moss. It feels just like a sponge! I’m into earthing (or grounding).
I adore moss.
I believe that feathers are a sign from God through the angels.
My favorite feather.
Photo of me, age 4
As a very young child, I made my own “pull-toys” and board games from egg cartons, jingle bells, yarn, a wind-up panda bear toy, etc. (Creativity runs in my family.)
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Metaphoric Bangs
Push the bangs Off of your forehead See the woman Remember the child ~ Patti Engelbrecht ~ |
Okay now, enough about me. Who are YOU and what do YOU love?
Please go to the ABOUT YOU page on this website to find out more about yourself!
Please go to the ABOUT YOU page on this website to find out more about yourself!