The Artist
A life in painting, drawing, portraiture, and sculpture, preserved through his own words, his exhibitions, and the family archive.
“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
Across media
Patrick worked in landscapes, portraits of people and pets, acrylic, Prismacolor pencil, ink, graphite, and sculpture in stone and bronze.
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.
Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, New Castle, Pennsylvania.
Writing & music
Family materials also preserve the songs The Sea Beyond (1980) and Texas and Ohio (1981), written by Patrick McCartney and Nancy McCartney.
View the song archiveMansfield Artists on Broad Street
Mansfield, Texas
Cinderella, Mansfield High School Drama
Mansfield, Texas
Photography Show at Penitentiary Glen
Kirtland, Ohio
Wildlife Art Show
Chardon, Ohio
Art Essence Gallery
Painesville, Ohio
People and Other Creatures — solo exhibition
Lakeland Community College, Mentor, Ohio
Carousel, Mt. Carmel Players
Wickliffe, Ohio
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Mt. Carmel Players
Wickliffe, Ohio
Portraits at the Library — solo exhibition
Mayfield Heights, Ohio
Hard Forms / Soft Patterns
Karamu Gallery, Cleveland, Ohio
Poverty Plenty
The Body Shop Gallery, Columbus, Ohio
One-Man Exhibit — solo exhibition
Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, New Castle, Pennsylvania · September 1–30
“Thank you so much for ... making the pumpkin (carriage) so beautiful. Brings a tear every night!”
“(He) draws animals with great sensitivity and skill, often using toned paper and white highlights in the manner of old masters.”
“These are sound, intelligent, enjoyable works.”
“It is as if very important concepts have been capsulized and reduced to their intrinsic importance.”