Patty Meglio
I am a Connecticut native artist with more than twenty-five years’ experience specializing in the painting of landscapes, seascapes, and still life in oil. I have seven years experience as an art instructor for both painting and drawing at art centers and adult education centers and have a consistent following. I also put out a free monthly art newsletter to students and friends.
I have always been fascinated with how art affects a person's disposition. I've seen first hand how it transforms a person's behavior, from nervous and self-doubting person to a person with self confidence and increased self esteem. I often work with retired people, both women and men, and have experienced the joy of the accomplishment whether it is a painting or drawing.
My students are mostly adults of different ages. I do my best to engage the class in conversation and to share their achievements both inside and outside the classroom. Once in a class setting, they tend to relax and the improvement in their artwork becomes apparent as time goes by.
Interests
Knowing how art affects the brain
Good stress versus bad stress
The affect of creating art on blood pressure and other medical conditions