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Patricia d'Ensigne Stewart, a Montana artist and author has been painting and writing
most of her life. Learning first from her artist father, she studied from numerous master artists and writers. Most of her
art is accompanied by poetry. She received B.A. degrees in art, English and science, then eventually her Master of Arts
degree from John F. Kennedy University specializing in museum studies, color, and design. Patricia works in watercolor, oil,
enamel, pastel, mixed media, and also does mono-prints on her etching press.
Although Patricia's style is contemporary, sometimes abstract, her work has classical order, an
easy flow, and timeless appeal. Some works can be described as modern impressionism. She focuses on what is pulsing between
the lines, beneath the paint, within her colors. Her work defies definition. "I had to own one," says Malcohm O'Leery, a
professional artist and teacher. "I've never bought another artist's work. But it reached out and grabbed me."
Often working outdoors, this artist keeps her work fresh. "Patricia's
inimitable style captures the essence of her subject or concept," says gallery owner Donna Mollica.
She lives with several of Patricia's works, including "Moon Dance", portraying a wolf moving across
the land as a large moon rises.
The artist was honored to have Kathy Felsman, an enrolled member of the Confederated Salish and
Kootenai Tribes and an etho-historian in the Tribal Preservation Office, purchase the first giclee limited edition
print of "Sun Dance." Kathy says of this work, "I loved and still do
love 'Sun Dance' because he is a happy Bear.
We all need more joy, happiness and love in our lives. It also reminds me that the Creator is watching over us and
only has good things in store for us.
Patricia's unique specialty is designing works for specific architectural spaces in medical
centers, businesses, and homes. She considers the architect's or client's desires, the size, the colors, the textures,
and the feel of the space. "Patricia puts her whole heart into a project," says architect Richard Smith. When Lil Laidlaw
approached Patricia about creating a commission for her home, she told the artist, "It must look very ancient." Patricia
completed the work, rich in shades of green, gold and persimmon painted on raw silk. Chinese calligraphy told a brief
history of Lil's life. Seeing it for the first time, Lil broke down in tears. "It's so beautiful. I didn't expect this."
Perhaps this best describes Patricia's work as an artist and writer. She dips deep within
herself attempting to discover something even she doesn't expect. Then she can give to you more than you expect, enriching
your life with art and color.
Patricia's unique art work is collected by people from many walks of life. It is installed in private
homes, medical centers, banks, restaurants, printing companies, retail businesses, galleries, libraries, wineries, law offices, and more.
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