About the Artist

“I’m always on the lookout for the daily color and textural changes offered by Mother Nature.
From the predawn fog and stillness of a bay to the fury of a hurricane, I delight in recording my impressions—
by sketching, photographing and writing— of her glorious and mysterious gifts.”                  —PD Chisholm

For over 30-years, PD Chisholm has been an award-winning Art Director, Graphic Designer and Photographer, for corporations, design firms, and numerous publishing companies. During this time period she also carved out space for her development as an artist. PD, or Patti as her friends call her, has studied with professional artists such as; Daniel Greene, Albert Handel, Skip Lawrence, Danni Dawson, Robert Liberaci, and Brenda Belfield.
She holds a bachelors degree in studio arts with a major concentration in photography and film; master-level credits in education from the University of Virginia; Certificate of Excellence from The Lincoln Center, “Arts in Education” Summer Institute, NYC, and advanced studies in both illustration and graphic design. Her teaching experience includes: Adjunct Prof., NVCC, Communications Dept.; Private Instructor—Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator software for a private institute of technical studies, Wash., D.C.; and private art instructor in home studio and at various art centers. Patti has received numerous awards for her artwork including; Best in Show and First and Second Place. She has been honored to act as a Judge for art competitions in Wilmington, NC, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia.