About The Artist

Mr. Patrick Schmidt is an Associate Professor of Art at Washington & Jefferson College, just south of Pittsburgh, PA. He currently teaches painting, drawing, 2-d & 3-d design, and Graphic Design. Mr. Schmidt earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts in Painting from Central Michigan University. His exhibitions includes solo and group shows in Kansas City, St. Paul, Tallahassee, Santa Monica, Washington DC, and New York City. Mr. Schmidt’s paintings have been featured in the juried periodical New American Paintings and New Art International. His paintings are in several corporate and private collections throughout the U.S. and Europe. He lives in the South Hills of Pittsburgh with his wife and two dogs. He enjoys playing the cello, listens to “New Music,” loves to cook, and practices yoga regularly.