The Artist Pat Fryklund
I paint to tell stories of time, place and experience. My paintings are expressionist land and seascapes, often with figures; still lifes and portraits. The common thread that connects them as a body of work is my desire to put a narrative quality into all of my paintings. Many of my seascapes depict the place where the sea meets the sand. They are the expression of my never-ending infatuation with how waves hit the beach, and the hypnotic qualities of long slow curves of color that sizzle and melt.
Grenada, Cape Cod and Ireland are where my artistic muses reside. Although these areas are quite different from each other geographically, they all share a beautiful quality of light, as reflected by the seas around them. To me, the the Cape Cod light surrounds, Grenadian light infuses and the Irish light bounces on their landscapes.
I reside year-round in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, which is on the outer arm of Cape Cod. Most of my recent Cape cod paintings have been done “en plein air”. I have visited both Grenada and Ireland often, and am always seeking to learn more about the history, culture and artistic legacies of both of these fascinating islands. All of my paintings in these locales are the result of sketches and photos taken on location.
I work primarily in pastels because I love the rich pigments and the texture of the sticks, and it's hands-on application. I paint in watercolors and oils, as well. I have also enjoyed photography for many years.
I hope you will enjoy visiting my online gallery. If there is a special memory or location you treasure in Grenada, Ireland or Cape Cod which you might want translated into an original painting, please contact me and I'd be glad to discuss private commissions. Pat is currently a member of a member of the Wellfleet Library Exhibitions Committee; a member of The Visual Artists' Cooperative of Cape Cod; The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, and a member of The Provincetown Art Association and Museum.