Artist Briana Fitzpatrick creates spiritually expressive mixed media paintings. Visit her website to see more of her work.
![owl painting by Briana Fitzpatrick](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Briana-Fitzpatrick-Soaring-to-the-Light-mixed-media-and-oils-20x24-1.jpg)
“Soaring to the Light” mixed media and oils, 20″ x 24″
I believe my passion for art sparked at the age of two while watching my older sister perform dance on stage. I told my mom I wanted to dance, so she signed me up for lessons.
![octopus painting by Briana Fitzpatrick](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Briana-Fitzpatrick-Overseer-mixed-media-and-oils-24x24-1.jpg)
“Overseer” mixed media and oils, 24″ x 24″
Aside from dance, I grew up training in a multitude of challenging disciplines. These included, but were not limited to gymnastics, archery, contortion, martial arts and aerial arts. Dance, however, spoke to my heart—it became my greatest passion and I trained in it for fifteen years.
![animal painting by Briana Fitzpatrick](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Briana-Fitzpatrick-Catapulting-Dreams-mixed-media-and-oils-24x30-1.jpg)
“Catapulting Dreams” mixed media and oils, 30″ x 24″
Unexpectedly, at the beginning of my professional dance career, I sustained a knee injury that required surgery. While recovering, I developed an eating disorder as I prepared for future dance auditions. Just as I was about to get back to performing, the worldwide lockdown happened and left me without a stage to perform on. My emotional and physical stamina waned, bringing me to a crossroad. That’s when I knew I had to refocus my passion.
![figurative and animal painting by Briana Fitzpatrick](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Briana-Fitzpatrick-Souls-Eruption-mixed-media-and-oils-36x48-1.jpg)
“Soul’s Eruption” mixed media and oils, 48″ x 36″
I believe my faith led to me to discovering my passion for painting through the Milan Art Institute. I dove wholeheartedly into pursuing art and developing my voice and artistic style through their one-year Mastery Program.
![Artist Briana Fitzpatrick at work in her studio](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Artist-Briana-Fitzpatrick-at-work-in-her-studio.jpg)
Artist Briana Fitzpatrick at work in her studio
Then I discovered that I loved to incorporate all my various art disciplines into creating paintings. From painting with my feet while balancing in a headstand, to using archery to shoot balloons filled with paint, I express themes of liveliness, boldness and freedom through my artwork. I invite the viewer to explore and discover hidden details.
![floral painting by Briana Fitzpatrick](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Briana-Fitzpatrick-Exquisiteness-Blossoming-mixed-media-and-oils-48x48-1.jpg)
“Exquisiteness Blossoming” mixed media and oils, 48″ x 48″
While taking the Milan’s Mastery Program, I applied and became one of 13 artists selected from across the world to compete on the third season of their reality television show The Outstanding Artist. That led to a month-long journey in Spetses, Greece, competing for the chance to win $25,000.
![cardinal painting by Briana Fitzpatrick](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Briana-Fitzpatrick-Take-Flight-mixed-media-and-oils-9x12-1.jpg)
“Take Flight” mixed media and oils, 9″ x 12″
I returned from Greece filled with new experiences, inspiration and fire in my gut to continue developing and pushing the boundaries of my art.
![animal painting by Briana Fitzpatrick](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Briana-Fitzpatrick-Blind-Power-mixed-media-and-oils-11x14-1.jpg)
“Blind Power” mixed media and oils, 11″ x 14″
I’m currently based in Upstate New York. I worked with my dad to convert a school bus into a tiny mobile home so I can pursue my dreams of traveling and creating in new places. I want to meet more artists, communities and people, and see more of the beauty this world offers.
![jellyfish painting by Briana Fitzpatrick](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Briana-Fitzpatrick-Stellar-Effervescence-mixed-media-and-oils-30x36-1.jpg)
“Stellar Effervescence” mixed media and oils, 30″ x 36″
Art helped me heal and reconnect with my purpose in life through combining all my various art disciplines, capturing the energy and beauty of movement with color. I believe my purpose through my art is to not only remind others of how beautiful life is, but to inspire them to embrace their inner light and follow their passions.
![fish painting by Briana Fitzpatrick](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Briana-Fitzpatrick-Harmony-mixed-media-and-oils-36x48-1.jpg)
“Harmony” mixed media and oils, 36″ x 48″
Aside from art, my greatest love is rooted in my faith and family. Without them I wouldn’t be the person I am today. I can’t thank them enough for all of their support.
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