Pat Hawkins Sweeden, Bentonville, AR
I am a native Arkansan, relocating from Little Rock to NWA after retiring from a professional career in Training and Education.
My art is a way to continue my own development, share my passion and communicate my spirit. I am truly blessed to have the opportunity to devote my energy and efforts to constantly learn by painting and creating things I love.
With no formal art training, I have taken some classes along the way and learned basic techniques through subject matter books. I have earned numerous ribbons from local art shows and have been selected to show my art in several juried shows.
I am a member of Artists of Northwest Arkansas (ANA) and I am part of 14 artists that make up the ANA Gallery Group. The ANA Gallery is located in downtown Rogers. I am also a member of the Artisan Alliance of Wishing Spring in Bella Vista, AR, with my work being displayed at Wishing Spring Gallery.