Patrick A. Williamson, contemporary expressionist, whose genius was first recognized on Sotheby's On Line Auctions in December 1999, is now a listed fine artist in MAYER 2000/2001 and 2003 International Auction Records, the world’s most prestigious guide of important auction results.

Patrick A. Williamson is an American, born 1968 in Fairfax, Virginia where he spent his early years. Although exhibiting strong artistic talent by age six—his first formal art classes were at an inner city junior high school in Orlando, Florida. During his high school years, dedicated art teachers took a keen interest in Patrick giving him fine instruction in drawing, drafting, ceramics and printmaking. Upon graduation, Patrick was offered a scholarship to the Savannah College of Art and Design. However, even with the college’s generous four-year scholarship offer, Patrick financially would not be able to study in such a privileged environment. Instead, he chose to relocate with his family to Santa Rosa, California where he attended Santa Rosa Junior College in 1987. He studied painting for the first time with renowned San Francisco artist Maurice Lapp. His other studies included figure painting in oils, printmaking and figure drawing. Patrick was drawn to the strong primary colors and the compositions of contemporary artists Miro, Picasso, Paul Klee and Kadinsky. He studied their work--they became his influences—and he now enjoys being compared with Picasso by many of his collectors. As he became recognized for his bold colors and captivating themes, he was invited to exhibit in many venues including (in California) Santa Rosa Gallery, Lawrence Gallery, an individual showing at Mesa Boogie, Petaluma.

Returning to Orlando by 1994, Patrick continued to pursue his painting and his music. As a gifted bassist, and playing everything from rock to jazz-fusion—it seemed natural to incorporate this love of music with his art. Images of his bass, as well as his fellow musicians, can often be found in the compositions of his paintings.

Patrick’s Florida exhibits include the Orlando Museum of Art, the Orlando Performing Arts Program, and the popular Blue Room. Paintings can be found in the homes and offices of his collectors spanning the USA and Europe—and his works adorn the walls of many trendy restaurants and international hotels. Musicians “Carlos Santana” and jazz artist “Stanley Clarke” both enjoy original works by Patrick in their collections.

Patrick Williamson is a listed fine artist in MAYER 2000/2001 and 2003 International Auction Records—the world’s most prestigious guide for important auction houses.