Patrick has an artistic background. Two great grandparents were the artists Robert Bevan and Stanisława de Karłowska.  Since leaving the Army he has pursued a career in the decoration of historic buildings. His work covers research, paint analysis, colour & technical advice. Projects have ranged from King Henry VIII’s heraldic Beasts and London social housing estates to major structures such as Tower Bridge.

He lectures on a variety of subjects and has written numerous articles and two books – ‘The Anatomy of Colour’ and ‘Nature’s Palette’, both published by Thames & Hudson.

He has co-curated several exhibitions and is currently researching the artist members of that extraordinary regiment – The Artists Rifles.

He and his wife run the family business Papers and Paints, in Chelsea.