Welcome to my creative world - ablaze with color, illuminated by texture and inspired by ethereal beauty. Allow me to introduce myself; my name is Brena Patchen and I have known for a very long time that art was a part of my soul. Though I was encouraged by many instructors to pursue a degree in math or sciences, I instead followed my heart, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Art Studio from U.C. Davis in 2007. It was while attending U.C. Davis that I discovered my life's calling - oil painting - and it has been my passion ever since. I am...more