When not working on one of his many children’s books or some other illustration
project he is in much demand for portrait commissions and narrative type montage
portraits and montage theme paintings and
murals. In recent years, two of his paintings have been accepted into national
juried shows and another was accepted and published in a collection of the year’s
best science fiction and fantasy art known as “Spectrum V”. His work
was also highlighted in the Winter 1999 issue of the on-line art and literature
magazine, Sabine.
In 2002, Patrick began work on a series of paintings that are an attempt to
capture the spirit of the southern landscape and the unique people who live here.
He and his wife travel throughout the south seeking subjects for his work. It
is a difficult but rewarding challenge to be at the right place at the crucial
moment in time when the light and conditions come together to create artistic
poetry. He then returns to the studio and captures that special moment in oils
on canvas. Many of this series is available as Giclee
prints on canvas. They are the truest representations of his paintings possible.
Virtually indistinguishable from the originals.
2008 |
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Artwork included in illustration Exhibit at Irving Center for the Arts – Irving, TX |
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2007 |
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One-man show of figurative work entitled "Eve-Olution at Gallery 549 – Lafayette, LA |
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One of 15 artists selected to execute a painting celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette |
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2005 |
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Retrospective Show at The Lafayette Art Association Gallery,
depicting 25 years of art and illustration |
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One of 12 artists selected by the Acadiana Symphony to participate
in their inaugural “Painted Violin” Series |
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2004 |
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Representation within Louisiana by Wyble Art Brokerage, Inc., Baton
Rouge, LA |
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One man show “Paintings of the South” Gallery 912, Lafayette,
LA |
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2002 |
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1st Place Oils, LAA “Eye of the Beholder” |
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2001 |
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Commission 10 painting series (6' x 8') Depicting 2000 Year History
of Christianity |
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2000 |
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Chosen as Wildlife Calendar Artist for 2001 by Dresser Industries,
Inc. |
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1998 |
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Acceptance of painting“Dreams of An Earthbound Seraph,” into
international competition of science fiction and fantasy art known as “Spectrum
V” |
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Windsor, Newton Award – National Juried Show, LAA Gallery |
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1996 |
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National Juried Show, Lafayette Art Association Gallery |
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1995 |
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Feature story, “Pat Soper, Artist & Illustrator” Acadiana
Profile Magazine |
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Juried Art Competition, LAA Gallery “In Full Bloom” |
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1994 |
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Two Artist Show, Ziegler Museum, Jennings, LA |
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Gold & Silver Award/ Illustration, Ad Club of Acadiana Addy
Awards |
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Juried Art Competition, LAA Gallery, “In Full Bloom” |
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1993 |
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Special Award, Lafayette Art Association Juried Show, “Eye
of the Beholder” |
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Gold & Silver Award/ Illustration, Ad Club of Acadiana Addy
Awards |
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Retrospective Show, Patrick & Celia Soper, Lafayette Art Association
Gallery |
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1992 |
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Silver Award/Illustration, Ad Club of Acadiana Addy Awards |
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1991 |
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Awarded Commission for South Central Bell Directory Cover/ 3rd Best
in Nation |
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3 Artist Show, Gilley’s Gallery, Baton Rouge, LA |
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1989 |
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Winner, Louisiana Wild Turkey Federation Stamp & Print Competition |
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1988 |
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2nd & 3rd place, Lafayette Art Association Juried Show, “Eye
of the Beholder” |
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Painting “Continental Colossus” Commissioned to Honor
Mining Industry in Australia |
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Inclusion in Group Touring Show (six German cities) Amerika House,
Munich |
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Runner-up, Louisiana First of State Waterfowl Stamp Competition |
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Gold, Silver, Bronze/Illustration, Ad Club of Acadiana Addy Awards |
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1987 |
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Inclusion as full artist member into The Society of Illustrators
in New York City |
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Gold, Silver, Bronze,/Illustration, Ad Club of Acadiana, Addy Awards |
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Award of Merit/Illustration, Houston Society of Illustrators |
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1986 |
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Citation for Excellence, College Sports Information Director’s
Association |
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Award of Merit/Illustration, Houston Society of Illustrators |
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1985 |
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Merit Award/Illustration, Houston Society of Illustrators |
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Gold & Bronze Awards/Illustration, Ad Club of Acadiana, Addy
Awards |
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1984 |
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Two Bronze Awards/Illustration, Ad Club of Acadiana, Addy Awards |
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Painting,”Decoy Carver,” accepted and published in Illustrator’s
Annual 27 – The Year’s Best Illustrations |
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1983 |
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Group Show “Harvest Theme” Bryant Gallery, Jackson,
Mississippi |
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1982 |
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Gold & Bronze Awards for Illustration at Acadiana Advertising
Association Addy Awards |
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1981 |
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Illustration Award – Art Director’s & Designer’s
Association of New Orleans |
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Juried selection, 2nd Annual Arkansas Wildlife Federation Show |
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1980 |
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Juried selection, 1st Annual Arkansas Wildlife Federation Show |
