Patricia Rottino Cummins, known as 'Pat' to her friends and 'Mrs. Cummins' to her many students, is a prolific artist, working tirelessly in her studio at ArtSouth in Homestead, Florida. Her works of art are inspired by local landscapes, as well as by the vistas she has seen, painted "en plein air," and photographed during her many travels, not only within the United States and National Park residencies, but foreign countries as well, including China, Europe, and Central America.

An educator for over 30 years, Pat is generous with her appreciation and enjoyment of art, sharing that love of art and the exuberance of the creation process with those around her, both peers and students. The knowledge and skills she has developed in the creative process are passed on to her students, including elementary school students, (kindergarten through fifth grade) and university school of education majors.

Pat nurtures her own sub-tropical garden. She researches and appreciates the indigenous flora and natural beauty of the South Florida environment. That inspiration is realized in Pat's lively, colorful interpretations of subtropical plants, seascapes and landscapes.

Cummins' interpretations are insightful, presenting subjects in an authentic and unusual environment in a unique and colorful way, successfully commanding the attention of the viewer.

Pat has been awarded grant monies from the Florida State Artist Enhancement Grant, Division of Cultural Affairs.  She received a Learning and Leadership Grant from the National Education Association Foundation in 2006 to paint and study art education in China.  Her work is part of  five National Park collections, the State of Florida, as well as other public and private collections.  

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