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Patrick J. Harsch is a
self-taught artist who began pencil drawing while a 24 year
old VISTA volunteer assigned to New Orleans in the late
1960s. Since that time he advanced to other media including
oils, acrylics, pastels and charcoal. Today he uses almost
exclusively pen and ink to capture a portrait of America’s
ethnic and cultural diversity.
Portrait subjects of most interest to him are African
Americans, Native Americans and Ohio Amish. He especially
enjoys portraying the young, old and leaders of above
groups.
His portfolio of approximately 70 pen and ink images
includes not only the famous, but also pets and children of
Patrick’s friends, family, neighbors and co-workers.
Patrick’s pen and ink drawings were featured at the Rhodes
State Office Tower and are on display at various art gallery
and stores in Columbus. He has been a member of the
Clintonville Arts Guild for about 12 years. He served as
president of the group for four years.
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