Artist Statement

Patrick Deshayes is a self-made artist and painter, driven by passion and intuition.  

Born in Le Mans (France), young Patrick was obsessed not only by race cars, but also by art; he attended classes at the « Beaux-Arts » Art School. His professional life took him in diverse directions but his passion for painting was always present. Patrick seemingly never stopped painting, on both paper and canvas. Although he had sold some of his paintings, he did not feel ready to embark on an exhibition yet.

Then in 2006, Patrick moved to New York with his wife. He has become familiar with the Art scene by attending the Art Student League. He has also explored museums and art galleries in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston,.... Patrick has immersed himself fully into painting, and now considers it his profession.  

His painting is all about 'lines' (only exception: his 'bird' murals...). Poetry being another of Patrick's keen interests,  his "line" theme was inspired by an essay about Baudelaire, comparing the writer's pen to a painter's brush.  

"IN EVERY SENSE, A LINE..........I AM FREE. I AM A LINE"