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Neil Patterson was born in 1947 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. After beginning a career as an architectural draftsman, Patterson began studying painting, and then ceramics, at the University of Calgary (1969-1972). Patterson's studies also took him to Ted Goerschner's Masters Class in California, the Scottsdale Artists' School in Arizona, and the Charles Movalli Workshop. ??Patterson focused on ceramics for 14 years, until carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis forced him to stop. He then turned to painting again, and devoted himself to the practice. Painting in an impressionistic style and emphasizing impactful colour, ??Patterson's work has been exhibited across Canada, the United States, and China. Patterson spent time traveling in the latter country with artist Zhiwei Tu. He has won numerous awards, and was selected as a Master Signature Member of the Oil Painters of America in 2000 - the first Canadian to be awarded this type of membership. He is also a member of the Alberta Society of Artists and the Federation of Canadian Artists. ??Patterson's work is represented in many collections, including those of the University of Calgary, the Alberta Art Foundation, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Royal Bank of Canada, Alberta Wheat Pool, Alberta Treasury Branch, and West Jet. ??Neil Patterson lives in Bragg Creek, Alberta.