Patricia was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. She studied at Temple University's Tyler School o Art and Moore College of Fine Art. After moving to NYC, Patricia worked in both advertising and publishing industries. In subsequent years, PAtricia also attende the Gemological Institute of America and began manufacturing jewelry. Patricia and her husband currently reside in Marietta, GA. Today Patricia paints mainly in oils. She is a member of Portrait Society of Atlanta as well as the Portrait Society of America.