Pat is a Lake Macquarie based artist who graduated from Newcastle Art School in 1973 and continues to regularly exhibit her work in Newcastle and beyond. She has taught a variety of creative and visual art subjects in a wide range of settings. In 2000, Pat completed a Masters Degree with distinction from Charles Sturt University and has a Certificate of Art Therapy. Among many industry accolades, Pat is featured in Noris Ioannou’s acclaimed book “Masters of their Craft” (published 1997).

Pat has a particular interest in textiles. In her art, she draws on traditional and postmodern practices where she uses a wide range of fibre, printing and dyeing techniques, often incorporating native Australian plants from her garden. She has a fascination for the role of cloth and sewing in women's lives and Pat’s art often provides commentary on political and historical issues of social justice