
Mary Patterson

Professional Experience
My professional background encompasses many industries, mostly small or midsized companies working in middle to upper management in office settings.
Professional Art Experience
Freelance Artist and Illustrator 2004-2023
Bibliography:
Interior Book Illustrations: How to make a boring subject Interesting; Even a Nerd can be Heard, 2009 Geni Whitehouse
Cover Illustration: Behind these doors 2014 by Catherine Sevenau
Joy Ride, Paintings by Mary Patterson, 2017
http://www.blurb.com/b/8440477-joy-ride-paintings-mary-patterson
Art Fairs, Open Studios and Exhibitions
Patchwork Show Santa Rosa 2022
Patchwork Show Jack London Square 2022
SF Open Studios Exhibitor 2017
The Back House Gallery@ Heebe Jeebe, Petaluma, 2017 The Glitter Show, Group show
East Bay Open Studios, Creative Framing Gallery, Summer 2016
Jackalope Art Fair, Pasadena, Spring 2016
Glama-Rama Gallery and Hair Salon, Oakland, Solo Show, “Magic Destination” 2015-2016
The Back House Gallery@ HeebeJeebe, Petaluma, Two man show with Richard Benbrook “A Peaceable Kingdom” 2015
City Art Co-Operative Gallery, San Francisco: Quarterly exhibitions 2005-2015
Remedy Hair Salon, Emeryville, Solo Show 2012
Galleria Tempest, Sacramento – Solo Artist show 2011
Eclectix Gallery, El Cerrito, Solo Show “Bunilicous” 2009
Sunset Art walk, 2009
Remedy Hair Salon, Emeryville, Solo Show 2009
Rabbit Ears, Rabbit Pet Shop and Gallery, Solo Show 2009
Urban Color, Retail Boutique Gallery, Group show 2008
Marin Babes and Baby’s Show, 2008
Sausalito Art walk, 2008
Olive Hyde Gallery, Fremont, CA, Group show “Funny Papers” 2007
Rick and Ann’s Restaurant, Solo artist for four months, 2007
Jan Christesen Gallery Rockridge, Group show 2007
Boomerang Gallery @ Heebee Jeebe, Petaluma, Solo Show “The days of Wine and Chickens” 2006
Sierra Oaks Holdiay Art Boutique, Sacramento, 2006
Playland not at the Beach, Beach Boardwalk Show 2006
SF Artist Exchange, Group shows, Boutique consignments, 2005, 2006
Hermosa Gallery, and Hair salon, College Avenue, Rockridge, 2005
Pick Flower Gallery St. Louis; Solo Show May 2004
SF Open Studios Exhibitor 2003, 2005
Alternative Press Exposition – Exhibitor 2003, 2004, 2007
Illustration Clients:
Save a Bunny Foundation – Non Profit, designed artwork for merchandise and Promotional campaign
Heather Robinson, Personal Trainer, illustrations for her website
Bay Leaf, Personal Chef, Website Illustrations
Lon Huber, IT networking professional, website illustrations
Rabbit Ears Pet Supply, El Cerrito, illustration and design Year of the Rabbit Poster
Geni Whitehouse, Author, Even a Nerd can be Heard, inside book illustrations
Catherine Sevenau, Author, cover illustration
Commissioned Artworks:
Several Private Collectors over the years have commissioned Paintings from me References available upon request.
Education
Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, San Francisco Business Planning
Berekeley City College, BA degree completion ongoing
City College of San Francisco, CA. Graphic Communication Certificate Program
Academy of Art College, CA. Major; Illustration, completed 1 year
Studio One, Oakland, CA, Drawing, Painting
Folk House Art School, Bristol, England, Life Drawing
Pasadena City College, CA. Major Art History
“In Order to attain the impossible, we must attempt the absurd” ~ Miguel de Cervantes