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Art is to console those who are broken by life.

-Vincent Van Gogh

 
 
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PATRICKRILEY.ART

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patrickriley.art is where art and poetry merge together as one. I combine my love for art and writing, and strive to create something thoroughly unique by intertwining the two. Leonardo da Vinci once said, “Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen.” 

I’ve forever been fascinated by Edgar Allan Poe and his works. Poe had a distinctive way of describing scenes in such incredible detail. While immersed in his stories, readers find themselves becoming the painter-- the canvas being their mind, and each word, the brush. I seek to do this through my artwork. 

Reportedly, Poe's last words before his death were "Lord, help my poor soul." The word 'PoeSoul' that my studio is named after (PoeSoul Studio) is my homage to him. PoeSoul Studio is an outlet to express my emotions, passion, and art.

Lastly, each of my paintings includes a handwritten poem or piece of prose that I produced. The writings are a piece of my soul, if you will. It's something very special to me-- pulled deep from within my heart.

 

“Poe’s last words before his death were “Lord, help my poor soul.” The word ‘PoeSoul’ is my homage to him.” -Patrick Riley

 
 

Color is my day-long obsession, joy and torment.

-Claude Monet

 
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Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.

-Edgar Degas

 
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