Artistic Works by Patsy Dale
The only way that I can convey my art is through the Abstract lens.
Beginnings in Digital Work, then Acrylics on Canvas, and some Photograpy
The Hidden Side of Me 2006
Digital Abstract
I painted this slashed heart after leaving my fiancé of almost 7 yrs. He was not faithful, or truthful, and I knew I needed to go. So I left with grace and with no drama; I am that kind of woman. You never stay where you are not wanted, and if you leave with gracefulness, they will always remember that about you most.
Relief 2008
Digital Abstract
Relief by Patsy Dale was inspired by my desire to see my work on textiles, maily fabrics. I wanted something warm and destinctive. This painting came out better than I could have imagined.
Transitions 2009
Digital Abstract
This piece was very thoughtful on my part. I wanted to work on "depth" and "layers"; components that moved on the canvas, floating. I am very happy with this piece, even if I am the only one who loves it.
DARK PANELS 2009
Digital Abstract
This version of a colorful digital painting was exciting to discern for me. Once I fell in love with the color version, I could not help myself to see what it would reveal in a colorless form. Most people believe black and white to be "colors", they are not, they are considered contrasts.
BOXED IN 2009
Digital Abstract
Boxed In, was a play on compartmentalizing my emotions while morning the loss of my relationship's future, the loss of a mother that hurt me, a life altering change and the fear I was trying to quell inside of my soul.
Up and Over 2011
Digital Abstract
I was on an overseas flight to Germany in 2011 when I started this painting on my laptop. Inspired by the blocking of the below terrain I could see from my window. This also would be lovely on textiles.
SPRING BURST 2007
Digital Abstract
This painting was an exercise in abstract floral creation. I wanted to use yellow of which is my least appreciated color at the time. I also wanted to perpetrate a happy feeling, which was far from life at that time.
SUPERMAN'S STORM 2010
Digital Abstract
I lost my Father, my Superman, in 2008 and it changed me forever. This is the emotional storm of my feelings, spirit and heart break at loosing him to soon. I love you Daddy, every single moment of my life. I miss you.
3•2•1 Triptych 2024
Acrylic on Canvas
This series was orignally a "commision" but my Patron passed away suddenly. She would have wanted to see this set sold and those proceeds going to her favorite charity.
Up and Over II 2024
Acrylic on Canvas
From digital to 3 dimensional, Up and Over was painted as a gift for a lifelong friend who is enduring life's most difficult challenges. I was not nervous to recreate a digital painting and surprised by that, my love for her made it easy!
BLUE CREAM 2018
Acrylic on Canvas
This is acrylic on canvas in blues and cream colors. It's underbound, which means I used a lot of water spray to give it the look I wanted, therefore, there is less paint on the canvas. A friend who had breast cancer and was a professor at Notre Dame College loved this piece so I sent it to her for her office there. My friend passed away, and I have no idea where this painting is, but because she loved it so much, perhaps her family loves it too. I miss you Trisha.
A BROTHER'S DARKNESS 2016
Acrylic on Canvas
My brother, my twin of 33 days a year, my Chip to his Dale, died of a broken heart and addiction. This is for him. I miss you Chipper.
The evolution of this painting is surprising to even me! What is beneath the final work is a completely different painting. This ended up with a joyful moving dance of colors as he twirls her around in her long pink skirt. Gold paint and sand give this piece a life of it's own.
PINK DANCE 2017
Acrylic on Canvas
CONCRETE CREATURES 2016
Acrylic on Canvas
An experiment in texture with spackle and carving lines to fill with oposite colors....gold, red and black.
TooTone's Yawn 2014
Digital Photography
My love, my kid, then and now. TooTone Toni Babs (Whiteness), RIP 2018
A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE 2018
Digital Photography
For a year I lived on a lake and sat there day after day and marveled at my good fortune to have been blessed to have this view.
AMBERS EVE 2005
Digtal Photography
This snap captured something that wasn't there. It was not yet dark on the pool deck, and I looked up and saw the optical illusion that fan created...snap...got it.
Lavender in Windermere 2010
Digital Photography
Florida lakes are stunning a lot of the time, and this one in Windermere is no different.