Seascapes by Patricia Yaps Holcomb



*by Patricia Yaps Holcomb - The Artist*
	Patricia "Laughing Eyes" Yaps Holcomb is a painter, muralist, lecturer and instructor. She specializes in acrylics with seascapes or marine subjects although she has used all media and depicted many different subjects throughout her career. She is also a Grand Master of Oriental Brushwork. She was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut and was raised in Devon, Connecticut. She began her career as an artist by drawing wildlife and wardrobes for the Dixie Dugan Paper Doll in the Sunday papers. She can’t remember ever being without art materials of all kinds! Among her art tutors were Dana Gibson Noble, Horace Shropshire, Roger Van Damme, Rick Chin and John Pellew. She was a Navy Combat Artist in the late 1970s and early 1980s depicting on canvas what the sailors wanted the public to know and feel about their real experiences. Pat feels fortunate to have been able to own a beautiful home in Connecticut and raise two beautiful daughters by doing what she loves best—art work. She was president of Connecticut Classic Arts, a state organization, and of the Milford Art League for many years. She was a signature member of the Salmagundi Club in New York City until she retired and moved to Florida in 1983. She couldn't stay retired and soon began teaching and conducting workshops again in addition to working on commissions. She is also active in the community. She was Founder and Chairman of the Forest Advisory Council, District Commander of the Disabled American Veterans, National President of the White Buffalo Society and Vice President of the Ocala Branch of the National League of American Pen Women, Inc. Pat has been listed in Who’s Who of American Business Women, International Who’s Who of Professional and Business Women and Who’s Who International Biography of Artists. Her art memberships currently include: The International Society of Marine Painters, The National League of American Pen Women, Inc. (Art & Letters member), Long Boat Key Center for the Arts and Brick City Center for the Arts. Pat Holcomb has completed murals for hospitals, universities and libraries as well for private residences from Maine to Florida. Her work can be found in numerous public, private and corporate collections. Selected One-Woman Shows: Connecticut State Capitol Milford Library, Milford, Connecticut Salmagundi Club, New York City Key West Navy Officers Club Clay Kent Gallery, Melbourne, Florida A Few of Her Many Awards: Shakespeare Art Show, Stratford, Connecticut - Best in Show Old Saybrook Show, Old Saybrook, Connecticut - Best in Show Connecticut Classic Arts Show - First Place Award MASI Annual Art Show, Bridgeport, Connecticut - First Place Award Knickerbocker Award



		Artist’s Statement When I found out that "my thing" was water, I said "I want to be the best seascape artist in the country. I want my viewers to see the surf, hear it, feel it and finally be able to smell it!" In the early 80s, I was told by my Salmagundi brothers and sisters that I was the finest "woman seascape artist" in the country. I just kept working to do even better and do so even today. I believe that one is never too old to learn and keep growing by creating and studying nature. I find the surf endlessly fascinating, irresistible and sensual. I admire and respect all of her dances, colors, moods and serenity.