Patrick Verdon Born Sligo, Ireland    -    Arrived Australia, 1964. Patrick began painting part time in 1976 and began to paint full time in 1990 after much success in Art Shows in which he exhibited.  With no formal training, he is self taught in his chosen field of producing beautiful, quality works of Art. Patrick’s favourite subjects are Australian landscapes, old sailing ships, and wonderful scenery of his home country.  His paintings are represented in private collections around the world including Australia, United Kingdom, Ireland, USA, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Holland, Denmark, Scotland, Indonesia, Hawaii, and Bass Coast Shire.  Oill and Watercolour are Patrick’s favoured mediums. Included in his many Awards are: Encouragement Award – Dandenong Hospital Art Show, 1978 First Prize – Dandenong Hospital Art Show, 1979 Highly Commended - Dandenong Hospital Art Show, 1979 First Prize – Newhaven Art Show, 1990 Highly Commended – San Remo Art Show, 1993 First Prize - San Remo Art Show, 1994 Highly Commended - San Remo Art Show, 1995 First Prize – San Remo Art Show, 1996 Peoples Choice Award – Dandenong, 1997 Highly Commended – Daylesford Art Show, 1999 Highly Commended – City of Greater Bendigo Art Show, 1999 Best Watercolour – Bendigo Art Society, 2000 Best Painting – Western Grampian’s Hamilton Art Show, 2002 Painting Presented to Victorian Government Agent General to London Solo Exhibition – Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland, 2003