Patti Koscheski - koswcartist@socal.rr.com

I began taking art classes of all sorts, first when I was pursuing a bachelors degree in Education at Oklahoma State. Then after following my active duty Air Force husband, Ted, all around the world, I sought out more education while he was off on remote assignments. Dressmaking, tailoring then Rosemaling, Tole Painting, classic oil and watercolor mixed media and photography were the areas I pursued. I got up the courage to enter exhibits and was rewarded with a few awards. I have had the privilege to be one of the first members of Santa Clarita Valley Artists' Association in 1989. I have been a member every year since I entered the first Art Classic, have served on the board several years since 1990. I still try to help when and where I can. I became a signature artist with Valley Watercolor Society several years ago. Though I still love to paint landscapes and still life, I have taken on the challenge of subjects involving our children and grandchildren and their favorite activities. My style is constantly evolving. I have studied with Lorelle Miller, Glen Knowles, Mary Lou Carraher lacally , and Tom Lynch, Tony Couch, Gerald Brommer, Carol O’Connor, Rea Nagle, Pong Apinyavat, and other artists . I plan to continue to take workshops and classes from artists that inspire me.