Pat McManus has been painting wildlife and landscapes since the mid-1980s and has received many awards for his work. His paintings are also featured in many distinguished collections.
Pat is very meticulous about the preparation and execution of any piece he undertakes. He is an avid photographer who spends innumerable hours in the field carefully studying and recording reference material for future subjects. His paintings are the result of careful observation and diligent efforts and feature meticulous detail and exceptional technical mastery.
Pat’s artwork is best known for its ability to convey the mood, beauty, and energy of the animals and landscapes he delights in portraying. The artist strives to bring to his paintings the same sense of wonder he felt when he first encountered the animal or location used in the painting. He portrays the animals he depicts in their natural environments, the same way a portrait painter references the portrait’s subject to reflect the character or personality of the sitter. His most recent expedition was to paint the wildlife in Alaska.
Pat and his wife, Mary, reside in Michigan, with their three children. Pat’s most recent awards include the Grand Prize in the 2009 Paint the Parks Competition hosted by Paint America and being selected as one of the “Mini 50” winners in the Paint America competition.
