Pinocchio and Deception SL16, 2020, oil on canvas, 24 x 30 in. / 60.96 x 76.2 cm. arts This 10 second long exposure

This 10 second long exposure self-portrait taken at midnight during the Covid pandemic allowed me to see through myself with the beach and the snow covered Olympic Mountains supporting me and giving me energy to thrive

End of Day

Orchids and Pears

studied and produced floral designs in more than 15 states for five decades

liquid acrylics poured and dripped

Pinocchio and Deception SL16, 2020, oil on canvas, 24 x 30 in. / 60.96 x 76.2 cm. arts This 10 second long exposurePinocchio and Deception SL16, Rena Patterson, 2020, oil on canvas, 24 x 30 in. 60. 96 x 76. 2 cm. Stretching the truth is part of our culture, from animated characters like Pinocchio to fishing stories. My Still Lifes represent the best of human experience. Books, games, drink, entertainment.