About Patrick Maxcy.
Patrick Maxcy is a painter, muralist, illustrator and adventurer known for his whimsical, animal-centered work. His paintings tell stories of nature, wildlife and humanity’s relationship with it.
Patrick first found inspiration for his work in the ocean near where he grew up. That love of sea creatures and the shore can be found in his work alongside the moodiness and greenery of the forest with land animals both big and small. Patrick’s art is heavily inspired by his travels throughout the world. His paintings juxtapose playfulness alongside more serious detailed symbolism. The work he creates explores child-like wonder and curiosity sparked by the experience of being a father.
With a professional career spanning almost two decades, Patrick has painted murals all over the U.S. as well as South America and Africa. His fine art paintings can also be found at galleries throughout the country. Patrick has done work for numerous organizations including The Audubon Nature Institute, Muhammad Ali Center and WildAid. When he’s not traveling painting murals, Patrick is creating canvas work and illustrations in his studio. He is always looking for inspiration for his next work through nature and adventure.
Artist Statement
Nature, animals and design elements are themes that my drawings, paintings and murals focus on. My work sparks conversation on disappearing nature and the encroachment of the modern world with subjects and their surroundings depicted in a harmony and balance that they wouldn't normally interact with. Travel and personal experiences drive the imagery used to tell specific stories in my work. I weave rich surreal elements and high detail-intensive components to create a unique viewing experience.
Client List
Red Bull
Futures Fins
Liquid Death
TOMS shoes
Street Wise Boulder
Snake River Brewing
Ink Monstr
Love Light & Melody
Ascent Fly Fishing
Big Ass Fans
BLVR
Denver Parks & Rec
Hobby Lobby
Ocearch
Audubon Nature Institute
Outdoor Retailer
Jedidiah
Sierra Nevada Brewing
Denver Zoo
The Whosoevers
Dispatch
History channel
Interpret Studios
Outdoor Retailer
US Humane Society
Muhammad Ali Center
1800contacts
Nike
Yeti
WildAid
Andis
Topo Chico
Jameson Whiskey
Sanuk
Breckenridge Brewery
LGHtv
Christian Surfers Int
Waterkeeper Alliance
Denver Arts & Venues
Flint Public Art Project
Awards and Featured
What others are saying about Patrick Maxcy
“It wouldn’t be farfetched to describe Maxcy’s most recent exhibit of pop-surrealist-cum-graffiti-art meditation on animals as brazenly fantastical.”
“This work is emblematic of a new conversation happening with modern painters and nature. More specifically, how a disappearing nature interacts with the encroachment of the modern world. Ultra-realism is front and center in much of this style, and Maxcy is quite skilled in developing a clear and powerful message that does nothing more than spark a conversation.”
“Unlike artists who like to disassociate from the common person or else espouse a life of eclectic bohemianism, Patrick strongly believes that his gift was meant to go beyond creating something beautiful or profiting from it monetarily. “We were all given a gift in life, and that gift is best used when shared with others... Helping others, you get back so much more,” he says.”