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Patricia Maguire, the Artist Behind The Scene of 2014’s “Savor the Avenue”
Patricia Maguire’s painting was chosen by the Delray Downtown Development Authority as the official poster for 2014 “Savor The Avenue” celebration on March 27th. The goal of Savor the Avenue is to showcase Downtown Delray Beach’s diverse collection of restaurants in a fun and unique way – one of the nation’s longest dining tables on one street! All proceeds from the sale of Patricia’s poster and the original painting will go toward building the Delray Beach Pavilion. The Rickie Report is pleased to introduce you to Patricia’s colorful and insightful work!
Meeting Patricia Maguire
“Delray Image” by Patricia Maguire
Patricia Maguire has been painting in Palm Beach county for 30 years. “Delray Image” captures the essence of Delray Beach’s “Savor The Avenue” celebrations with vibrant colors. All proceeds from the sale of her posters and the original painting will go toward the building of the Delray Beach Pavilion which is part of the beach beautification effort. For more information about Savor the Avenue please contact The Downtown Development Authority at 561-243-1077.
“Grace” by Patricia Maguire
Patricia was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She tells The Rickie Report, ” I consider myself fortunate to have learned about art from some very good teachers, beginning with the classical masters at museums and galleries in Buenos Aires as a child. Later, while living in Rio de Janeiro and Caracas, I was exposed to modern and vibrant art everywhere I turned”.
“Amor Loco” by Patricia Maguire
We can see that Patricia has the ability to capture not only the natural beauty of a scene, but also its emotion. Her formal art education began at Skidmore College (Saratoga Springs, NY) where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Studio Art and continued with some Master level classes at Syracuse University. She also holds an MBA from FAU.
Patricia Maguire, plein air painting at Jupiter Lighthouse
“South Florida has been my home now for over 30 years. I am the recipient of numerous awards for my oil, acrylic and enamel paintings and my work has been exhibited at the Boca Raton Museum of Art, the Coral Springs Museum of Art, The Cornell Museum in Delray Beach and other art venues throughout South Florida. My paintings hang in galleries in Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale , New York, Cleveland, as well as in private and corporate collections in Brazil, Venezuela, Canada and throughout the USA”, she tells us.
“Evening Stroll” by Patricia Maguire
Patricia’s paintings reflect her passion to capture light and shadows. She teaches at the Delray Beach Center For The Arts and is a Signature Member of the Artists Guild of the Boca Raton Museum of Art, the Delray Art League, the Women In The Visual Arts (WITVA), The American Society of Impressionist Painters. Patricia is also the founder of the Florida ‘Scape Artists. Beyond the beauty of South Florida, she sketches and takes photographs for later reference wherever she travels.
“View From Chair 17” by Patricia Maguire
Patricia’s recent exhibition highlights include: Art Expo New York 2013, Red Dot Miami 2012 and The Boca Raton Museum of Art Artists’ Guild Biennial Show 2011. When not on location, she paints out of her studio in Delray Beach.
“A Bridge in Florence” by Patricia Maguire
Patricia Maguire’s artwork has been included in numerous Publications, including: Explore Palm Beach (Issue 1, 2013, Cover Photo), Travel Host Magazine ( Spring 2013, page 32, Full page article), Our Art, 2013 – Boca Raton Museum of Art (ISBN 978-1-4675-5749-8 page 50), The Artist Showcase (Winter 2012, page 98, Full page article), The Artist Showcase ( Fall 2012, pages 64-65 ), Florida ‘Scape Artists – A Collection Of Plein Air Paintings (2011), Art & Culture Magazine (Spring 2011 “Boca Bacchanal Art Competition Winner”, page 73), Atlantic Ave Magazine (June 2011 “First Avenue Studio – Work In Progress” page 90), www.atlanticavemagazine.com and A World Of Artists – Michael Joseph Publishing – 2010, page 99.
“Morning Breeze” by Patricia Maguire
For more information about Patricia Maguire’s paintings or classes please call 561-716-5686. Please visit www.patimaguire.com or www.facebook.com/patimaguirespaintings or Fineartamerica.com/profiles/Patricia-Maguire.html
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