Bonsall Canyon, Watercolor

Broad Beach, Watercolor

Solstice Creek, Watercolor

Artist Statement

Pat Ryan    

Native Californian, studied art at College of Sequoias, Orange Coast College, Long Beach State University, Santa Monica College, U.C.L.A. extension and La Romita School D’Art, Italy.  I have been painting “plein air” since 1982, feeling the challenge, responding to the special moment, recording a space in time, trying to reach the ultimate goal of painting in watercolor, fascinated beyond belief with all the natural wonders of the world around us.  These are the beautiful experiences of life I so much want to share. 

A founding member and current president of the Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore; member of the “Plein Air” Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains; served as president of the Malibu Art Association from 1992-1996, a member of the Malibu Chamber of Commerce; served as a juror for Malibu Summer Arts Festival since 1994; juried the “Affair in the Garden” Beverly Hills Art Exhibit and have formed several co-operative galleries for local artists with the business community of Malibu since 1991. 

I enjoy exhibiting my work locally and in exhibits for the State and national Parks.  I have been affiliated with tjr Mountains Conservancy Foundation, Mountains Restoration Trust and Malibu Nature Preserve for many years. I’ve won many awards, exhibiting my work in galleries and for charitable events.  I have many collectors locally and abroad.

Email:  rkryan3@juno.com

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