Flying Shoes Inspiring Minds

Like the image of Hermes bearing gifts of knowledge to share with the world, Kristy Patterson and her Flying Shoes Art Studio bring the gifts of color and imagination through brilliant artistic creations that make our small world a little brighter.

Patterson says the studio is named so because her feet don't actually touch the ground when she's working, hence the Flying Shoes. As Kristy says in her blog, "I'll never cease to thrill at witnessing new ideas and images come to life from the point of a pencil or splash of a brush. I am blessed." But I think we are the blessed ones to have her share these beautiful creations with the world.

In the spirit of creation, The Sun, The Rain & The Appleseed would like to shine our spotlight on Mrs. Patterson this week for inspiring young minds to pick up a paint brush and get their hands dirty. On this site we believe creativity is contagious and Kristy Patterson is here to give you a healthy dose.



Patterson currently teaches art at Guymon High School and many of her students have gone on to become fantastic artists. Her husband, Michael Patterson, a creative fellow himself, teaches debate, drama and competitive forensics at the same school.
Together, they travel around participating in area arts festivals and events, blogging the experience as they go. Michael blogs about films and drama for the Telluride Film Festival and Kristy blogs about her art.

In her blog you will read about her discoveries, projects and life working as a professional artist and teacher. You will also see a collection of the work she has shared. The blog by nature is an excellent way to keep a visual record of her work especially since many of the original pieces she posted are now sold.

Creativity is contagious. Pass it on!



The Flying Shoes Art Studio is owned and managed by Oklahoma, regional artist, Kristy Patterson. Her artwork is collected and displayed throughout Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico and Kansas.