Patricia Gould

Place: Bellport

Biography:

Patricia Gould is an artist from Bellport, a small village on the south shore of Long Island, NY. She grew up surrounded by art, music, theatre, and adventure travel, and always wanted to be an artist. She studied fine arts and art history in college, and has since traveled extensively throughout North America, Europe, Asia, East Africa, Russia, and Antarctica. Her art is inspired by her travels and the natural world, and she is known for her paintings, photographs, and fiber art that depict dramatic portraits of Earth. She has received four Academy Award nominations and has been recognized by the U.S. Department of State for her work. She has also been honored by the New Mexico State Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts.