


Preferred medium: Scratchboard allows great detail for my favorite subject matter — animals. The artist uses an X-Acto knife to cut through a black India ink coating over a special chalk-coated board to reveal the white underbody, giving an effect much like an etching.
Inspiration/motivation: Certain events in my life — good and bad — have inspired some of my artwork. There’s always a release when I finish a piece and it keeps me somewhat grounded in times that don’t seem to make much sense. I also enjoy creating art that is pleasing to others. I had the opportunity to volunteer to do nail art on young girls scheduled for surgery at Shriners Hospital. I’m sure they were dealing with
The intersection of nails and fine art: To me, nail art is the same as fine art only on a much smaller canvas. It’s a discipline that has taught me patience and persistence.
Contact the artist: patriciabodine94@gmail.com
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