Artist, Art TherApist & Author

Patti Cauldwell is an artist and author who lives and works on Washington Island, WI. With a background as a retired art therapist and educator, Patti explores her creative passions through art, illustration, and writing.

Peacock Painting by Patti Cauldwell
Pen and Ink illustration of 2 men drinking on a barrel
Ink and Watercolor of Notre Dame Cathedral
Heron painting
Colored pencil botanical drawing
Painting of early Fair on Washington Island
Oil Painting of Trees
Peacock painting by Patti Cauldwell
Bird painting of Cranes
Ink and Watercolor of Notre Dame Cathedral
Europe pen and ink watercolor
Trillium botanical drawing
Botanical drawing - colored pencil

Artist, Art Therapist & Author

Patti Cauldwell is an artist and author who lives and works in beautiful Door County, Wisconsin. A retired clinical art therapist, Patti continues to create art, illustrate books and use play in her art.

Exploring Art through Multiple Mediums

With a career spanning many years, Patti has established herself as a versatile creator, showcasing her talent through whimsical illustrations, thought-provoking paintings, and captivating stories. Her unique style and creativity have earned her recognition and admiration from both critics and art enthusiasts alike.

Photo of Patti Cauldwell with Trillium painting
My life in art has been an adventure, a continuous path of exploration, challenges and opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find your books?

You can find Harbor Tales on Washington Island at Mann's Mercantile as well as Fair Isle Books, where you can find it in-store as well as online.  

Do you offer commissions?

I do offer commissions from time to time, although I am not currently accepting them right now.

Do you sell prints of your work?

I am currently working to get a selection of my artwork in prints. If there is something in particular that you are interested in, please let me know.

What are you working on now?

I usually have a variety of projects going on at once, some artwork and some writing projects. You can check out my blog, where I am working on updating some of my latest projects as well as well as talking about previous projects and their processes.