Mary Pat Ettinger first studied with an Italian artist in her teen years before going on to study at Laguna Beach School of Art and Design and Chapman College of Orange.

“I am a contemporary landscape painter working in acrylics on canvas in a watercolor style. My passionate journey in landscapes has gained me recognition in national and international shows, with my collectors spanning the globe. I work both plein air and in the studio, finding inspiration in my daily interaction with the western landscape.

My unique style provides me with an incredible challenge, as acrylics dry quickly and are impervious to change after drying. I love the careful edges created on the ‘raw’ canvas, and yet am invigorated by the spontaneous and unpredictable flows of color that I get as I lay in my wet washes. It is a joy to work in this stimulating artistic process that challenges me with its sometimes impulsive and arbitrary behavior.

I love what I have been gifted to do. It amazes me that I am allowed to paint and illustrate the beautiful land in which we live. I am grateful that my work enriches the lives of others, and hope it continue to do so.

In addition to painting, I am passionate about teaching workshops that encourage others with my expertise and enthusiasm.

“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” —Pablo Picasso