"I have these moments of clarity. The world crystallizes into something pure and certain, my art work. I can truly see at those times. People, animals, and places are focused and pure. I can hear the essence of the world.
Sounds a bit crazy I know. But maybe creativity is inspired insanity.
All I know is that I use my art to make sense of the world. I use my art to speak to others. Hopefully my visual images will communicate with you. Perhaps you will see the world in a different way through my work. We can share the divine madness."
- Patrick McCartney, Artist
"PeeWee2"
"With Ians Eyes"
"The Question"
"Dante's Purgatory"
"Fire in the Sky"
"The Gathering"
"Homage"
2007 Mansfield Artists on Broad Street, Mansfield, Texas.
2003 CINDERELLA, Mansfield High School Drama, Mansfield, Texas.
2000 Photography Show at Penitentiary Glen, Kirtland, Ohio.
1997 Wildlife Art Show, Chardon, Ohio.
1994 Art Essence Gallery, Painesville, Ohio.
1993 *PEOPLE AND OTHER CREATURES, Lakeland Community College, Mentor, Ohio.
1992 CAROUSEL, Mt. Carmel Players, Wickliffe, Ohio.
1991 HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, Mt. Carmel Players, Wickliffe, Ohio.
1990 *PORTRAITS AT THE LIBRARY, Mayfield Hts., Ohio.
1988 HARD FORMS/SOFT PATTERNS, Karamu Gallery, Cleveland, Ohio.
1987 POVERTY PLENTY, The Body Shop Gallery, Columbus, Ohio
Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, New Castle, Pennsylvania.
Art Department, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio. B.F.A. 1978. Summer Blossom Program, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio. 1979. (study with Clement Meadmore and Dennis Oppenheim)
"Thank you so much for ... making the pumpkin (carriage) so beautiful. Brings a tear every night!", Lynda Peterson, Director, Mansfield High School Theatre Department, Mansfield, Texas. January 2004.
"...(He) draws animals with great sensitivity and skill, often using toned paper and white highlights in the manner of old masters.", Helen Cullinan, Plain Dealer Art Critic, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio. July 30,1993.
"These are sound, intelligent, enjoyable works.", Al Karp, OK Harris Gallery, New York, N.Y., 1989.
"It is as if very important concepts have been capsulized and reduced to their intrinsic importance." Don Evans, Art Director, Karamu House, Cleveland, Ohio. May 3, 1988.
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