Sylvie Patty grew up in Cleveland Tennessee. Nature in her very backyard, bookshelves full of illustrations, and her creative family all stirred her to express beauty and wonder in visual art. A local art class called the Eager Beader introduced her to a variety of mediums. Her interests expanded through Lee University both in Art and general subjects. She graduated 2025 and focuses on capturing the wonder of this world on canvas as well as in imaginary landscapes.