May Artist of the Month: Patty DiVito

  Art At The Kent Library

Sponsored by The Friends of the Kent Library with Arts on the Lake

Exhibition Dates: May 1st to May 31st

Patty DiVito

Artist Bio

Patty DiVito is a Hudson Valley native who has been exploring abstract paint pouring techniques for several years. Patty served in the US Army and was based in Europe which gave her the opportunity to be immersed in art and culture and ignited her passion. She returned home where she raised her children while earning a master’s degree in communication disorders. Prior to her recent retirement, Patty worked as a Speech Language Pathologist with school age children with disabilities. She often used painting and crafting as a fun motivational way to provide her students opportunities for communication. Paint pouring has given Patty a unique form of self-expression that gives immense satisfaction and allows her creative side to thrive. With the use of color, paint additives, and pouring techniques, she strives to produce paintings that provide interest, balance, and give a sense of movement.  Patty has a strong connection to nature and is inspired by colors and patterns in the land, sea, and sky.  She has participated in various local art shows. Patty continues to expand her creative endeavors by working with watercolor, alcohol ink, photography, and digital clothing/accessory design. 

Bursting Bloom

12x12 Acrylic on canvas

Wood floating frame

$80.00

Blue Lagoon

14x14 Acrylic on canvas

Oak wood frame

$140.00

Outer Limits

10x10 Acrylic on canvas

Wood floating frame

$70.00

Electric Vibe

11x14 Acrylic on canvas

Wood floating frame

$80.00

Artist Statement: 

There is something about paint moving across a surface that is so alluring and mesmerizing, as there is a certain calmness and stillness within the flow.  The reaction and transformation of the paint as colors are tilted, blown, or dragged across each other to create various effects is both soothing and exciting as pleasant surprise occasionally occur. My artwork is intended to provide interest, induce an emotion or feeling, and perhaps provide a moment to escape or dream. Fluid paint pouring for me has been a journey of exploration that continues to teach deeper lessons such as patience, trust, perseverance, and acceptance, all of which has helped me to learn and grow as an artist.