He has his Bachelor's Degree in Illustration from Rochester Institute of Technology. After receiving his degree, Patrick fulfilled a dream by spending an extended period of time in Australia. In the years that followed, Patrick has continued his travels, including a trip across the US via the famed Route 66.  In 2003, Patrick moved to New York City where he fulfilled another dream by recently becoming a New York City Fire-fighter.  In his spare time, Patrick continues to turn out as much art as possible.