Patricia Schaefer

My work serves as a visual dialogue between my two homes, bridging the wild, vibrant botanical spirit of the Pacific Northwest with the deep, layered history of ancient Britain. Splitting my time between studios in Ashland, Oregon, and London, England, I find myself continually drawn to the points where natural history and human myth intersect.

Working in both oil and acrylic, I treat botanical forms and still-life arrangements not merely as decoration, but as living extensions of narrative tradition. I've made cheerful, colorful florals and deeply narrative pieces. Together, they explore themes of the pagan flower tradition, seasonal cycles, and ancient lore.

My recent focus has culminated in a series of large-scale panels exploring Celtic goddess mythology. Through these expansive formats, I seek to capture the monumental scale of ancient mythologies while honoring the delicate, quiet beauty of the natural world. Whether painting an intricate still life or a sweeping mythological canvas, my goal remains the same: to reveal the sacred rhythms that connect land, lore, and memory.