During November, you’ll find the work of artist Patti Stricker on the Art Wall in the Adult Services Department at AAPLD. Patti’s colorful paintings transform simple objects– from old watering cans, to vegetables– into dramatic and eye-catching art. Patti’s love for painting began in her teens, and has been nurtured through continuing education. Her art will be displayed through the month of November. Learn a little more about this talented artist.
The Artist: Patti Stricker
Community: Lake In The Hills
Background/training: I’ve been painting since high school and have attended painting classes at McHenry County College the last six or seven 
years.
Preferred media: I paint in acrylic because it dries fast, and you can paint over anything you don’t like.
Preferred subject: I like to paint subjects that are usually overlooked, old, or deteriorating; produce or distorted portraits.
What do you want people to think/feel when looking at your work? I just want people to feel emotions; positive or negative, happy or sad.
If you’re a local artist interested in exhibiting your work, please submit samples of your work and contact information to social@aapld.org