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Biography

Patrick Henning

studiosparrowchirp@gmail.com

I am tempted to say I am a self-taught watercolorist but that would be to ignore those painters who allowed me to look over their shoulders, those who shared important lessons in technique and materials, and most of all those who encouraged me.  I began painting competitively in 2013 at local and regional plein air events. Painting plein air in water media, a prisoner of the elements and the outdoors, presents very specific challenges. Each day is different, and my affinity for meteorology is intense. Watching the skies and embracing the moisture, the heat and the cold, combating the insects and being chased by the sunlight, have proven to be a challenge. Painting outside demands that you and your watercolor become part of the atmosphere. Painting in a timed event is, I suppose, somewhat like performing live music. There is no chance of replaying a wrong note struck.

Patrick Henning

Studio Sparrow

2817 Zingg Rd.

Millstadt, IL 62260

studiosparrowchirp@gmail.com

 Awards and Acknowledgements

Muchnic Gallery, Atchison, Kansas

Waterdolor Exhibition

April 12 - June 4, 2023

Views of Atchison

Missouri Watercolor Society Members’ Exhibition 2022

Big Sky

Chinese Pavilion Tower Grove Park

Cool Breeze

Missouri Valley Impressionists Society Juried Exhibition

“Easter Snow,” 2019

Missouri Watercolor Society International Juried Exhibition, Quingdao, China

“Sanibel” 2018

Northeast Kansas Catholic Foundation Christian Art Exhibition

“Missions,” 2017

Missouri Valley Impressionists Society Juried Exhibition

“Peaches,” 2017

First Place, Ste. Genevieve Plein Air Competition

“Lime Sunrise,” 2016

Honorable Mention, Golden Hills Plein Air Competition Louisiana, MO

“Grafting Room,” 2016

Honorable Mention, Paint Marceline Plein Air Competition, Marceline, MO

“Once Upon A Time,” 2016

Resident Artist, Clayton Fine Art Gallery, 2016

Best of Show Award Ste. Genevieve, Missouri Plein Air Competition,

“Misty Morning,” 2015

Honorable Mention Missouri Watercolor Society Member Exhibition, Columbia, MO,  

“Tombstone Blues,” 2015

Third Place  Golden Hills Plein Air Competition,

Louisiana Missouri, “Stark,” 2015

Second Place  Impressions of Town and Country Plein Air Competition

“Red Cabin Door,” 2014.

Permanent Collection of the Town and Country Public Arts Commission Gallery.