Pam Padgett - Fine Arts Painter

Pamela Padgett is an artist who works with a painterly approach to traditional themes including landscape, still life and figures. Her oil paintings are represented in collections across the country.

Pam was born in Charleston, West Virginia and eventually located to Tennessee where has lived since 1980. She worked at a design firm as the art director until taking her design work freelance. She later turned to fine arts when she began studying with portrait artist Michael Shane Neal. She resides in Williamson County, a strong artistic community of both painters and songsmiths. Pam is married to John R. Padgett and they have two children.

Education: Art Institute of Pittsburg, Pittsburg, Pa. with a degree in visual arts.

Extended Education: Studied with numerous nationally recognized artists including: Michael Shane Neal, Ken Auster, Charles Sovek, Peggy Kroll Roberts, Matt Smith, Ralph Oberg, Don Stone, Nancy Chaboun and others.

Philosophy: “I believe painting from life is key to understanding the subtle changes of values in light and shadow. In my painting process and interpreting my environment, I constantly challenge myself and seek inspiration to develop the true character of my subject. I value the great painters of the past… Sargent, Sorollia, Beaux, Zorn… and understand the struggles they shared.”

Padgett currently conducts painting classes to a select group of artists in middle Tennessee.

A member of the Cumberland Society of Painters: A group of painters residing in Tennessee who share the same philosophy and similar approaches to painting. The members travel together to paint on locations throughout the country and also conduct painting workshops and lectures.

A member of The Chestnut Group: An artists and advocate group who share the desire to preserve the landscape of Tennessee.

Press Link: Embrassing Monhegan - Plein Air Magazine Feb 2006