Patti was born in Oklahoma City, OK and moved to Bakersfield, CA. when she was about 4-years old. She married at a young age and began her career as a hairdresser. She painted only when she had some spare time and took art classes from Clayton Rippey of Bakersfield, Ken Auster of Laguna Beach, CA. and Betty Hay. Patti then moved to Orange County and took art classes at Orange Coast College in addition to attending various workshops. Patti found she had a love for painting people and thus she focused on life drawing. Patti is more of a realistic, contemporary artist - always feeling the need for more learning in her need for giving that extra punch in a painting.

Patti and her husband moved back to Bakersfield about 5 years ago to be with her Mother and sister. She is now devoting her time to painting and being involved in the arts. Patti and her husband, John, belong to the Old West Reenactment group, the Mojave Muleskinners - who have lots of characters to paint and whom she has painted quite extensively.

Patti loves to add lots of color to a face. A unique quality in which one might not find in real life or a photo.

Patti is a member of Women Artists of the West. She finds great joy in getting lots of ideas, critiques and tips from her peers in addition to being shown in the National Women Artists of the West shows.

Patti has won numerous awards during her career, which has always been an unexpected pleasure.

Portrait Procedure

"The art of portraiture is literally thousands of years old, and continually evolving. My goal as an artist is to tell a story about the subject, capturing the essentials of their personality as well as their likeness. " ~ Patti Doolittle

First Patti will discuss with the client what type of portrait they are looking for; the size, the mood, and a general color sense so that the painting desired will fit comfortably in the home. Then a sitting will be scheduled at an appropriate location where reference photos are taken trying different poses. Often people will already have some photos they particularly are fond of and she can use those, but Patti likes to take a few photos for herself, if possible.

The final portrait will then proceed at the artist's studio. The client will be shown the portrait and any adjustments will be made if need be.

Framing may be done by the client after delivery of final portrait, unless otherwise agreed.

Starts at $800 for oil on canvas for head and shoulders at a size of 16x20.
Family portraits vary in prices. Starting at $1600 for 2 subjects and $500 for each additional subject at a slightly larger canvas of 18x24.
Note: Larger sizes will increase the price for individual or family portraits.

" I have painted my Husband's Mother and Father from really old photos when they were young and my husband treasures those." ~ Patti Doolittle

Awards and Media Mentions:

2011 Won ~ Marilyn is of 8 paintings that will be installed on the outside of The Maya Theatre in Bakersfield, CA. Done in vinyl 18 ft by 13 ft.
2008 First place at the Bakersfield Art Council show "Reigning Cats and Dogs" for Smile.
2008 Cover of program for the 13th Annual Bakersfield Scottish Gathering & Games honoring Eleanor Clark, a life long member of the Scottish society,
2007 Bakersfield Museum Of Art - Small Works Exhibit - Dangerous Dan Dufour
2007 East Hills Gallery - 2nd Place ribbon for Pullin Back
2005 Art Of The West Guidebook
2004 Example of Wild West, was used for the cover of the book, The Wild West. History, Myth & The Making Of America by Fredrick Nolan
2004 Kern County Fair - 1st Place Professional Pastels category for Smilin` Jack
2004 Kern County Fair - Best Of Show for Making Music
2004 Cowboy Poetry & Music Gathering - Big Bear, California. 1st place for her paintings, El Charro and The Sheriff. The 2 winning paintings were featured in their Cowboy Gathering program
2003 Wild West Magazine of August
2003 Kern County Heritage Award

WOMEN ARTISTS OF THE WEST
SIGNATURE MEMBER

Biography:

Commission Work Is Available

November 2011 ~One of 8 paintings that will be installed on the outside of The Maya Theatre in Bakersfield, CA.

~ November 2011 ~
~ Won competition ~ One of 8 paintings that will be installed on the outside of The Maya Theatre in Bakersfield, CA.
Done in vinyl 18 ft by 13 ft.

Gallery Representation:

Juliana's Art Studio and Gallery
501 18th street, Bakersfield, CA
Open 10-5 Monday-Friday

Big Horn Print Gallery,
1355 Sheridan Avenue, Cody WY
307-587-7033

East Hills Mall,
3000 Mall View Rd, Bakersfield, CA
661-872-2000

Selected Limited Edition Prints for Sale

Inform Art Magazine 2004 article

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