Born in Lynchburg, VA in 1938. Educated in Lynchburg Public
Schools and graduated from E.C. Glass in 1958. A self-taught artist,
Patrick has drawn and painted off and on from early childhood. Upon
retirement he has had more time to devote to realizing a lifelong dream
of painting on a daily basis.
Patrick has been blessed to be able to participate in the rich art
scene in Lynchburg and the surrounding areas. He currently exhibits and
participates in art shows throughout Virginia. He also sells originals
and prints to private collectors and institutions. Having spent years
enjoying the mountains, fields and streams of his native state,
Patrick’s primary artistic interest is in scenes from nature and the
natural world.
Patrick’s work captures the spirit and mood of the great outdoors and
its creatures. Through his artwork, he hopes to share the pleasure he
derives from trying to create a credible copy of God’s great handiwork.
Spending his time re-creating the beauty of the Virginia Mountains and
more, Patrick Knowles is an award winning artist who specializes in
oils and acrylics.