Katrina & James Patterson
Paint and Light
Fine Art & Photography
We are Katrina and James Patterson—artists working in photography and painting, united by a shared attention to intimacy, restraint, and emotional presence.
Our work is shaped by observation, memory, and faith, and by a desire to create images that invite reflection rather than explanation.
James R Patterson — Paint
James is a traditional painter whose work is rooted in narrative, memory, and cultural resonance. He paints intuitively, allowing each piece to develop over time—guided as much by feeling as by form.
Katrina A. Elsey-Patterson — Light
Katrina photographs to explore intimacy—how light, focus, and restraint shape what a moment feels like, not just how it looks. Her work favors quiet subjects and deliberate simplicity, revealing how presence can be held in an image.
Working Together
Through KJAD — Katrina James Art Design, we also collaborate on illustration and visual storytelling, including children’s books and creative services.