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Pat McBride
Pat currently resides in Pinehurst, NC where she maintains a studio above a gallery that exhibits her recent works. She found her true passion from the first brush stroke as a child. Inspired by the abstract work of the time, Pat strives to share the world around her with bold strokes of expressive color. Following college graduation with a BA in Fine Arts, she was employed with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as one of the first female artists to produce the infamous “Ten Most Wanted posters”. She is currently preparing for a two-woman show in September at the Moore County Art Council.
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Biography
Pat McBride is an accomplished university educated artist whose art has been displayed in various galleries throughout the east coast. Following graduation, she was employed with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as one of the first female artists employed to produce criminal renderings for the infamous “Ten Most Wanted’ posters once hung in every post office. In one instance, her productions of a serial killer were featured in media publications that included Time and Newsweek. Her efforts led to the capture of the killer. Pat resides in Pinehurst NC where she maintains a studio above a gallery that exhibits her work. She was recently presented with an honorable mention award from the Moore County Arts Council in the Sandhills area of North Carolina.
Artist Statement
My goal is to share the sense of wonder of scenes or people that intrigue me. I enjoy experimenting, allowing the painting to develop and surprise me in the direction it takes. I love the immediacy of working from life. Light and expressions are fleeting and therefore precious. Perhaps that is why I am particularly drawn to skies or a person’s facial expression. Art, for me is a magical game of show and tell. My goal is to capture a moment in time, preserve it, and share the beauty and emotion with others.