Patricia has been drawn to art since an early age. Born in Malaysia, surrounded by a lush tropical landscape, she was initially drawn to Ikebana floral arranging after many hours of sketching at school and at home. 

Moving to America, she continued to create signature florals. After a busy professional life, she and her husband, Chef John, opened the Turquoise Room Restaurant at La Posada in Winslow, Arizona, on Route 66. She started a series of 6 folk art paintings that were used as placemats in the restaurant.

They were a tribute to the history of La Posada, an early Fred Harvey Hotel designed by Mary Jane Colter. 

In 2020 they retired and moved to Arroyo Grande, where Patricia rekindled her passion to paint. 

Drawing on the images of her life’s journey, she expresses them using mixed media in a modern art abstract form.