'Nature Rules' in ArtWork by
Patricia Rottino Cummins

"My goal as an artist and a painter is to “arrest motion”, and communicate the beauty found in nature. To make my viewers look again at what we normally take for granted is what I find most important in my work."

Patricia Rottino Cummins

Site Links
• Pat's Resumé
• Pat's Biography
• List of Exhibitions
• Index to Gallery of ArtWork
• Art About Beaches
• Tropical Art
• Art About France
• Biscayne Natl. Park & Fla. State Capitol Exhibition
• Press

Pat's Art Online
• Florida Division of Cultural Affairs
• Pat's Art at Mac.com
• Pat's Art at Florida Division
of Cultural Affairs
• Art Basel 2004/2005
• Pat's Art at Biscayne Natl. Park
• Indian River Cultural Council

Pat's Roots
• Pat's Childhood Home
at Old Kew Gardens

Reviews and Misc
• National Parks Artists in Residence
• 'Nature Rules' in
the Miami New Times
• Pat at Evening
Among the Artists
• Pat in the Kendall Gazette
• Pat in the Plant Science
Bulletin May 2005
• Pat in The Old Cutler Bay News

Patricia Rottino Cummins, known as 'Pat' to her friends and 'Mrs. Cummins' to her many students, is a prolific artist, working tirelessly in her studio at ArtSouth in Homestead, Florida. Her works of art are inspired by local landscapes, as well as by the vistas she has seen, painted "en plein air," and photographed during her many travels, not only within the United States, but foreign countries as well, including Europe and Central America.

An educator for over 25 years, Pat is generous with her appreciation and enjoyment of art, sharing that love of art and the exuberance of the creation process with those around her, both peers and students. The knowledge and skills she has developed in the creative process are passed on to her students, including elementary school students, (kindergarten age through fifth grade) and university level (future teaching) students.

Pat nurtures her own sub-tropical garden, and researches and appreciates the indigenous flora and natural beauty of the South Florida environment. That inspiration is realized in Pat's lively, colorful interpretations of subtropical plants, seascapes and landscapes.

Cummins' interpretations are insightful, presenting subjects in an authentic and unusual environment in a unique and colorful way, successfully commanding the attention of the viewer.

Exhibitions of Pat's work during May 2006 :
• Bonnet House Museum and Garden in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.
• Thomasville Art Center, Thomasville, Ga.
• Faculty Gallery at ArtSouth, Homestead, Fl.
(Solo Exhibition of Pastel & Oil Paintings)

Future Exhibitions and Residencies include:
• Artist in Residence, Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas, Nov. 2006 for additional info visit National Parks Artists in Residence web page.
• The Capitol Gallery, Tallahassee, Fl. Nov. 2007

For additional information about Pat Cummins, her work, and related subjects, click on any of the links on this page, or contact her by E-Mail, or
cell phone: 305-310-5440.