"Nude" - Local Artist Pat Hinton

Pat Hinton – “Nude” (Acrylic in Decoupage)
Pat Hinton, a prominent local artist based in Louisburg, NC, is known for her expressive paintings that simplify form, shape, and color. Trained as a librarian and creatively active with her family of artists, Pat works in a variety of media including still lifes, landscapes, collages, and figure painting .

Her work titled “Nude” is rendered in acrylic using a decoupage technique, blending bold brushwork with layered paper elements. The piece showcases her skillful reduction of form into striking color blocks and textures, creating a contemporary yet timeless interpretation of the human figure. As with much of her art, “Nude” reflects Pat’s thoughtful exploration of composition and visual storytelling.

A long-time presence in the Louisburg arts community, Pat has exhibited alongside family members—including her husband, Will Hinton—in local galleries, such as the Louisburg College’s “A Family Affair” exhibit . Her work resonates with both her background in visual arts and her daily life in North Carolina.