I passionately search for truth and the profound essence of each of my subjects. I paint in the luminous medium of oils, as did the masters of old, because of its versatility and permanence. The flow and movement of light, its glow and beauty are what make us stop and see beyond the mundane and into the spiritual reality that is all around us. As an artist, I am inspired to create such beauty in an attempt to share my vision, one of joy and awe at the quiet beauty and bold contrast of life. My life is a constant study and refinement of both my painting and vision. To quote the master Bouguereau: “To know how to see and how to seize what one sees - there in is all the secret to the imagination.”

A national award winning artist and graduate of Ringling School of Art and Design, Patti Shistle’s still lifes, landscapes and commissioned portraits capture the profound character and essence of her subjects. Her paintings are collected internationally and are in numerous public and private collections.  Her awards include: The Catherine Lorillard Wolf Art Club, New York, Salon International, Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Art, San Antonio, TX, Allied Artist of America New York, Oil Painters of America and Watson Guptill Publication Award, Academic Art Association.  Patricia continues her studies with modern masters and loves teaching as a form of learning. Her workshops have been presented to the Disney Imagineers, Longboat Key Center for the Arts, Northlight Gallery, Kennebunkport, MA, and many others.  Her work is represented by The Gallery in New Castle, Brunswick, GA.  She has been a Crealdé faculty member since 2020.