Patricia Hagstrom Animal Prints

Marine artist Patricia Hagstrom graphically translates our aquatic environment into a rich blend of paper and paint. The silkscreening process is done with a refined stencil technique. A hand-cut design is adhered to a frame stretched with silk; next, the paint is pulled over the open areas with a rubber blade. Each color requires a separate stencil, which results in an intricate overlay design. Her original silkscreens of sea life present the grace and wonder of the oceans she explores. Born in the mountains of Bradford, Pennsylvania, Patricia has an intuitive appreciation of the natural world. Her academic background began with a BS degree from Villa Maria College in Erie, Pennsylvania, followed with a BFA degree from Dominican College in Houston, Texas. She then pursued her advanced art studies with a scholarship from Gonzaga University in Florence, Italy, and obtained her master's degree from the University of Houston. As an avid scuba diver, it is second nature for her to create pieces using the images she envisions as she explores the depths. Accepting commission work from patrons, designers and architects, she constantly looks to the sea for her inspiration and self-fulfillment. "With you as the viewer, I can create and share a visual experience," says Patricia. "This empathy with nature could not exist without the two of us."