Neil Patterson

In 1992, Neil’s work was featured in the Premier National Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils, Oil Painters of America (OPA) at Prince Galleries, Chicago. In 1995, Neil was the first Canadian to become a signature member in the OPA. In March 2000 he was awarded the status of Master Signature Member, becoming the 34th painter in this elite group. Neil now sits on the board of directors of the OPA. He has juried both regional and national shows for the OPA and has served as OPA juror of awards in Springville, Utah.

In 1993, Neil was elected to the prestigious group of intellectuals and artists known as the Salmagundi Club of New York (1871). He has numerous awards to his credit, and has been published in many books, newspapers and monthly periodicals. Neil’s work has been exhibited in galleries across North America, in seven provinces and seventeen states.

Neil believes color is the essence of painting. He uses an impressionistic Alla Prima style of painting to convey his ideas through landscapes and florals in both Plein Air and studio painting.