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Pat Forbes Art

Pat Forbes is an abstract painter whose aesthetic is heavily influenced by her 20 years as a collector and dealer of Middle Eastern textiles. Pat, who lives on the Atlantic Ocean in Massachusetts, uses a neutral palette to present her interpretation of the world around her,  from marshes and mountains to stones and spiderwebs. She is drawn to pattern and design, both of which influence the use of balanced repetition in her work. Pat’s muted colors invite pensive meditation, while her deliberate use of line guides the eye through satisfyingly symmetrical compositions.

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Journeys, Abstract Painting
By Pat Forbes
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Part of Pat Forbes's ongoing "Journey" series of modern abstract paintings, evoking our colorful and complex life paths. "Life offers us many choices," she sa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Pat Forbes Art

Materials

Acrylic

Daydream 2, Abstract Painting
By Pat Forbes
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A tonal abstract landscape rendered with an introspective approach. Artist Pat Forbes describes the scene as "the world left behind in the dreamy moments when...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Pat Forbes Art

Materials

Acrylic

Daydream 1, Abstract Painting
By Pat Forbes
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A monochromatic abstract landscape hinting at rural fields dotted with homes. Artist Pat Forbes shares, "The daydream series evokes a sense of lost time and o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Pat Forbes Art

Materials

Acrylic

Blue Landscape II
By Pat Forbes
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
I see blue as a seminal color representing life in all its forms.

About the Artist
Pat Forbes is an abstract painter whose aesthetic is heavily influenced by her 20 years as a collector and dealer of Middle Eastern textiles. Pat, who lives on the Atlantic Ocean in Massachusetts, uses a neutral palette to present her interpretation of the world around her– from marshes and mountains to stones and spiderwebs. She is drawn to pattern and design, both of which influence the use of balanced repetition in her work. Pat’s muted colors invite pensive meditation, while her deliberate use of line guides the eye through satisfyingly symmetrical compositions.

Blue Landscape...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Pat Forbes Art

Materials

Acrylic

Street Scene VII, Abstract Painting
By Pat Forbes
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"A small village asleep in the night, quiet and still," says artist Pat Forbes. A playful arrangement of light blue, green, and yellow buildings stacked on to...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Pat Forbes Art

Materials

Acrylic

Safe Harbor II, Abstract Painting
By Pat Forbes
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A divergent saturation of navy blue extends artist Pat Forbes' soothing abstract landscape. The fog blankets the bay on a co...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Pat Forbes Art

Materials

Acrylic

Silk Road 22/2, Abstract Painting
By Pat Forbes
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Pat Forbes presents an abstract landscape in cool tones of blue, green, and teal. "This piece reflects on the pleasures of travel," says Pat. Wavy line...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Pat Forbes Art

Materials

Acrylic

Hunter's Moon, Abstract Painting
By Pat Forbes
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
This piece is the first in Pat's new "Moon" series. The paintings explore the wonder of the moon in its ever changing aspects. "The full moon that occurs clos...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Pat Forbes Art

Materials

Acrylic

Summer’s End, Abstract Painting
By Pat Forbes
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"Summer's end feels bittersweet, watching the vibrant colors fade," says artist Pat Forbes. "However, consolation abounds in the rich earthy oranges and reds ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Pat Forbes Art

Materials

Acrylic

Silk Road 22/1, Abstract Painting
By Pat Forbes
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
An abstract landscape rendered in fresh tones of teal and green by artist Pat Forbes. "This piece reflects on the pleasures of travel," says Pat. Swerving lin...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Pat Forbes Art

Materials

Acrylic

Old City, Abstract Painting
By Pat Forbes
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Pat Forbes depicts an abstract landscape with large towering structures under a murky atmosphere. "This piece reflects on the pleasures of traveling, and the joy of experiencing new and exciting places," says Pat. Uneven lines make up chunks of large structural shapes drawn close to one another. A green glowing sphere shines above the city that features prominent hues of blue, green, and yellow.


About the Artist
Pat Forbes is an abstract painter whose aesthetic is heavily influenced by her 20 years as a collector and dealer of Middle Eastern textiles. Pat, who lives on the west coast of Florida, uses a neutral palette to present her interpretation of the world around her– from marshes and mountains to stones and spiderwebs. She is drawn to pattern and design, both of which influence the use of balanced repetition in her work. Pat’s muted colors invite pensive meditation, while her deliberate use of line guides the eye through satisfyingly symmetrical compositions.


Words that describe this painting: abstract, architecture, travel, buildings, sun, city, cityscape, travel, abstract, architecture, travel, acrylic painting, green


Old City...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Pat Forbes Art

Materials

Acrylic

Good Morning, Original Painting
By Pat Forbes
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"There is nothing better than welcoming a new day with the sun shining in a cloudless sky," says artist Pat Forbes. Topsy turvy monochrome structures in pale ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Pat Forbes Art

Materials

Acrylic

Provence VI
By Pat Forbes
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
I spent time in beautiful Provence this summer. Its serene countryside, ancient villages, and the glorious booming lavender fields all inspired this painting....

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Pat Forbes Art

Materials

Acrylic

The Way Forward, Abstract Painting
By Pat Forbes
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"Life offers us many choices and constant change through the years," offers artist Pat Forbes. "What never changes is that we move ever forward." An intricate...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Pat Forbes Art

Materials

Acrylic

Across the River II, Abstract Painting
By Pat Forbes
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
This painting is part of an ongoing series of abstracted landscapes depicting the area around Pat Forbes's home and studio. "I live on a barrier island," she ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Pat Forbes Art

Materials

Acrylic

Silk Road II, Abstract Painting
By Pat Forbes
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
To me, the silk road represents life's journey.


About the Artist
Pat Forbes is an abstract painter whose aesthetic i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Pat Forbes Art

Materials

Acrylic

Honey Moon, Abstract Painting
By Pat Forbes
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
This piece is the first in Pat's new "Moon" series. The paintings explore the wonder of the moon in its ever changing aspects. "The full moon in June is known...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Pat Forbes Art

Materials

Acrylic

Studio
By Pat Forbes
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
This painting was inspired by a recent art class exercise in which Pat Forbes was tasked with using collage and color. She based the piece off of her worktable with its brushes...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pat Forbes Art

Materials

Acrylic

Provence IV
By Pat Forbes
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
I spent time in beautiful Provence this summer. Its serene countryside, ancient villages, and the glorious blooming lavender fields all inspired this paintin...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Pat Forbes Art

Materials

Acrylic

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"Ireland is a magical place that constantly amazes," says artist Pat Forbes. "A beautiful green landscape dotted with whitewashed homes appears like a picture from a well-loved fairy tale."


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My journey has not been a simple straight path. There have been many byways to explore.

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