I am a passionate Fine Artist and Illustrator with 15+ years of experience in painting, illustration, and concept development. I love turning ideas into visually striking artwork across paintings, murals, and home décor, guiding projects from concept to completion with fresh ideas and a distinctive aesthetic. With a marketing degree and experience in research, writing, account management, and client acquisition, I bring a strategic mindset to creative work. I thrive both independently and collaboratively, delivering timely, on-target pieces that align with marketing objectives and truly resonate with audiences.…

Patricia Wright

I am a passionate Fine Artist and Illustrator with 15+ years of experience in painting, illustration, and concept development. I love turning ideas into visually striking artwork across paintings, murals, and home décor, guiding projects from concept to completion with fresh ideas and a distinctive aesthetic. With a marketing degree and experience in research, writing, account management, and client acquisition, I bring a strategic mindset to creative work. I thrive both independently and collaboratively, delivering timely, on-target pieces that align with marketing objectives and truly resonate with audiences.…

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I am a passionate Fine Artist and Illustrator with 15+ years of experience in painting, illustration, and concept development. I love turning ideas into visually striking artwork across paintings, murals, and home décor, guiding projects from concept to completion with fresh ideas and a distinctive aesthetic.

With a marketing degree and experience in research, writing, account management, and client acquisition, I bring a strategic mindset to creative work. I thrive both independently and collaboratively, delivering timely, on-target pieces that align with marketing objectives and truly resonate with audiences.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Fine Artist & Project Designer (Freelance) at artisticmadness.net
December 31, 2009 - June 7, 2025
Founded and successfully operated a start-up art business initially in NYC and later in Houston. Developed original fine arts paintings, murals, home furnishings, and décor for clients, showcasing a unique artistic style. Created computer-generated images/animations and website content for dynamic sites. Skilled in multiple art styles and techniques including acrylic, watercolor, pencil, charcoal, pastel, gouache, impasto, collage, still life, landscape, mural, and digital painting.
Art Instructor at Pinot’s Palette, Champion Forest Village Houston, TX
June 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Instructed guests in a welcoming, clear, and engaging manner to encourage creativity and enjoyment. Simplified complex painting steps into easily understandable instructions. Balanced teaching with the promotion of return patronage and future events. Responsible for studio/bar setup and clean-up before and after events.
Visual Merchandiser at H&M & Macy*s -- Willowbrook Mall, Houston, TX
March 1, 2012 - June 30, 2012
Selected through a statewide search for a specialized 3-month training program. Developed and executed visually stunning store designs and presentations for mannequins, floors, and window displays. Successfully created visual designs that attracted customers and supported marketing goals. Ensured proper maintenance and flawless installation of displays, signage, and fixtures to maintain store appearance.
Visual Merchandiser at H&M & Macy*s -- Willowbrook Mall, Houston, TX
August 1, 2009 - October 31, 2011
Performed similar merchandising tasks including concept development and visual design to enhance customer engagement and sales. Maintained visual standards and installations related to mannequins and fixtures.
Visual Merchandiser at H&M & Macy's
March 1, 2012 - June 30, 2012
Selected for a statewide training program for H&M to open Houston stores. Conceptualized, developed, and executed visually stunning designs and cutting-edge fashions for mannequins, floor, and window presentations. Created visual designs that grabbed customers' attention and drove sales, meeting and exceeding strategic marketing goals. Ensured flawless display, installations, and shop appearance maintenance.
Visual Merchandiser at H&M & Macy's
August 1, 2009 - October 31, 2011
Performed concept development and execution of visual display designs for fashion retail stores. Maintained art and graphic displays, signage, shop appearance, mannequins, installations, and fixtures to enhance customer experience and sales.
Art Instructor at Pinot’s Palette
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Instruct guests in painting with energetic, clear guidance; break down steps, encourage individualized creativity, and promote return patronage and upcoming events; set up and clean up studio.
Fine Artist & Project Designer at Artistic Madness
January 1, 2005 - November 4, 2025
Concept/Visual Development Artist of fine arts paintings, murals, home furnishings, and décor to clients. Strong sense of artistry and unique aesthetic that is consistently displayed across all art pieces. Develop original and computer-generated images/animations; website copy/content for dynamic websites.
Visual Merchandiser at Macy's
October 31, 2011 - October 31, 2011
Conceived visually compelling displays and maintained shop appearance and signage at Willowbrook Mall.
Visual Merchandiser at H&M
June 1, 2012 - June 1, 2012
Concept, develop and execute visually stunning designs and cutting-edge fashions for mannequins, floor and window presentations; ensure accurate displays and drive sales.
Art Instructor at Pinot’s Palette
March 31, 2020 - March 31, 2020
Instruct guests in painting with energetic, clear, and well-paced guidance; break down steps; encourage individualized creativity and fun; manage studio setup and teardown.
Fine Artist & Project Designer (Freelance) at Artistic Madness
January 1, 2010 - Present
Concept/Visual development for fine arts paintings, murals, home furnishings, and décor; develops original and computer-generated images/animations; creates website copy/content for dynamic websites; works with acrylic, watercolor, pencil, charcoal, pastel, gouache, impasto, collage, still life, landscape, mural, and digital painting.
Art Instructor at Pinot’s Palette
June 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Instruct guests in an energetic, clear, and well-paced manner; encourage individualized creativity and fun; break down steps; manage studio setup/cleanup and events; promote return patronage and upcoming events.
Visual Merchandiser at H&M & Macy’s
March 1, 2012 - June 1, 2012
Selected across statewide search to open Houston stores; concept, develop and execute visually stunning designs for mannequins, floor and window presentations; drive sales and ensure flawless display and maintenance of shop appearance.
Visual Merchandiser at H&M & Macy’s
August 1, 2009 - October 1, 2011
Contributed to opening Houston stores; created visually compelling designs that attracted customers and supported marketing goals; maintained signage, shop appearance, mannequins, fixtures, and displays.
Artist / Painter (Contract) at Time Warner
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Hired to create paintings for corporate offices in Music Division.

Education

Bachelor's of Science at Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004
Associates at Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999
Bachelor’s of Science at Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004
Associates at Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999
Bachelor’s of Science at Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005
Associates at Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001
Bachelor's of Science: Marketing at Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025
Associate's: Advertising & Corporate Communications at Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025
Bachelor of Science: Marketing at Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025
Associates: Advertising & Corporate Communications at Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025
Bachelor’s of Science: Marketing at Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
Associates: Advertising & Corporate Communications at Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026

Qualifications

Houston Arts Alliance Grant
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Houston Arts Alliance Grant
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Houston Arts Alliance Grants Recipient
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Houston Arts Alliance Grants Recipient
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Recipient of Houston Arts Alliance Grant
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Recipient of Houston Arts Alliance Grant
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Houston Arts Alliance Grant
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025
Houston Arts Alliance Grants
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025
Houston Arts Alliance Grant
January 1, 2020 - February 11, 2026
Houston Arts Alliance Grant
January 1, 2021 - February 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Professional Services, Other, Manufacturing

Skills

Experience Level