Patti Arbino
I started drawing at a very young age and have always been influenced by nature and wildlife. My art education includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art from California State University Northridge and an Associate of Science degree in Commercial Art from Cuyamaca College in Rancho San Diego, California. I’m inspired by the colors and shapes created within nature and incorporate them into my paintings.
Inspiration for this piece comes from the beautiful rocks and shells that line seacoasts, lakes and riverbeds.
For this piece, I was inspired by some lovely house finches that were gathered together by a creek bed. This little finch had a particularly sassy look, which I couldn't resist.
Over time, echoes in nature become a symphony of memories.
Scarlet Macaws are beautiful, majestic birds. I was inspired to do this painting from a memory of a Macaw sitting center stage in all his glory.