Patrice Brunet
Patrice Brunet was born in 1963 in Normandy, France. He discovered the
joy of painting when he was given a painting set on his eighth birthday. It
was love at first sight!
Patrice graduated from boarding school, in Normandy, in 1981. Before
joining the army, he worked as a guide on a Seine riverboat. After his stint
in the army, Patrice worked as an antiques dealer. He traveled throughout
Europe buying art and antiques. During this time, he continued to paint
with passion and studied under Belgium artist Mean Florin.
In 1990, Patrice opened an antiques and art store at the Paris flea market.
He opened an antiques and art gallery in Paris in 1995.
Patrice visited the United States on business for the first time in 1996. In 1999 he moved to Pensacola, Florida
working as an antiques and art dealer. He later moved to Birmingham, Alabama in 2003, continuing his work as
an antiques and art dealer.
Patrice became a full time artist in 2005, painting and selling his original art. In 2007, Patrice became a listed artist.
He continues his dream of painting, selling original pieces throughout the United States and Europe.
Patrice's philosophy: I thank God for every day and for His gifts of beauty He created for us to enjoy.