Sutphin, Patricia

Patricia Sutphin
PO Box 708
Scott Depot, WV 25560
304-757-8567
Member of Allied Artists of WV and Main Street Studio in Hurricane, WV

It is said that a journey begins with a single step.  My single step and subsequent journey, came ten years ago when I retired early to be with my brother during his illness.  During his battle with cancer, he held up an elephant sculpture I had crafted.  "Take things further, " he said.  He always had a knack for encouraging me to continue my life long interest in art. And now, I am taking things further. I have had an enormous amount of exposure to the art world and because of my association with Marshall University and other individuals. I strive for improvement everyday. Recently I exhibited in the Allied Artist Show at Tamarack: The Best of West Virginia and am showing at the Art Emporium in Charleston, WV and I was recently published in Art Jewelry II, a book about jewelry art, which is another passion of mine. Life has not stopped with retirement and I am happiest when busy. Inspiration is drawn from the world around me and I expect to be able to continue for many years, exhibiting and enjoying myself.

Exhibition Experience
Birmingham-Bloomfield ARt Association, Michigan
Morris Harvey College, Charleston, WV
Marshall University, Huntington, WV
Pro Art, Charleston, WV
Komax, South Charleston, WV
Museum in the Community, Hurricane, WV
West Virginia Tech, Montgomery, WV
Art Emporium, Charleston, WV
Tamarack, Beckley, WV