The public is invited to attend an artist’s reception from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 12.
The Kennebunk Free Library is honored to be able to present the works of Pat Wooldridge, a very talented artist.
Pat Wooldridge was born in Buxton and has lived in Maine most of her life.
She began drawing using Sunday comics as models at the age of 7.
Early on Wooldridge. starting drawing horses. She drew influence based on her mother’s memories of life on the farm with all the heavy work done by horses.
At age 10, Wooldridge used comic books of Trigger, Silver and Champion, and other horses owned by the famous cowboy stars of the time as a learning sources.
Wooldridge began formal drawing training in grade school. Training weekly and continuing through high school.
Formal training began weekly in grade school and continued through high school. Wooldridge attended oil painting classes from Edward Mayo and watercolor classes from William Fisher.
She did extensive research into drawing horses studying many books of horse drawings including those by artist Sam Savitt.
Wooldridge learned through Mr. Savitt’s obituary he was the creator of the horse comic books that gave her first “instructions.”
“For a long time now, I have drawn from photos I have taken myself, from pulling horses and show drafts at the fairs, to saddle and driving types,” said Wooldridge of her drawing process and what she uses as models now as an adult.
Wooldridge has a long history of drawing horses and is excited to have her work shown.
“Many of these have been done as commissioned portraits. As well, I like drawing trees, barns and other rural subjects,” said Wooldridge.
Library hours when viewing the exhibit is available will be: Monday and Tuesday 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., , Wednesday 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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