Don Patterson with photo of his younger self
Artist Don Patterson was honored by family and friends on his 80th birthday at the Cock ‘n Bull Restaurant on January 31st. Peddler’s Village in the heart of Bucks County is a fitting spot to celebrate the life of this internationally recognized watercolorist–known for his work in light and texture, composition and color–much of his work features the unique landscape and light of Bucks County.![Autumnal[1]](http://myvillageinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Autumnal1-150x150.jpg "Autumnal[1]")
During Patterson’s distinguished career, his work exhibited in galleries and museums across the U.S., Canada and Japan. His mastery of the medium gained him membership in the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, and the Pennsylvania Watercolor Society where he is an Honorary Life Member. Among his many awards include The Rouse Gold Medal in the 2003 Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors, The Phillips Mill Juried Art Exhibition 2004 Best Traditional Landscape, Galaxy 2004 Best of Show and Award Winner in the Artist’s Magazine’s 2005 Art Composition. Patterson is regularly featured in such publications as the Artist’s Magazine, American Artist Magazine and U.S. Art Magazine.
Don Patterson with wife Margie
Patterson, with wife Margie by his side, mingled with friends and family members at the luncheon birthday party. Patterson said he was touched by the outpouring of love and good will. He said he was very thankful for having so many wonderful people in his life, including close friend Mark Spangler, Vice-President of Finance at Peddler’s Village, who planned and organized the party with help from Patterson’s son, Steve.
“Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! My party was perfect in every way…Everyone keeps telling me how much they enjoyed themselves. It should be no surprise. Put all of these great people into that beautiful venue and something truly good has to happen!” said Patterson.
The Travis Gallery in New Hope features Patterson’s work in their permanent artist exhibition. The fine art gallery is located at 6089 Lower York Road (Route 202.) Click here to view Patterson’s work and the gallery information on the Travis Gallery website.
