Patricia Buckley Moss is an American artist known for her distinctive style of painting, which often features rural landscapes, farm scenes, and images of Amish and Mennonite communities. Born in 1948, Moss grew up in Virginia and initially worked as a teacher before turning to painting full-time. Her work is characterized by its bright, bold colors and its emphasis on simple, everyday subjects.

Moss’s paintings often reflect her personal values and experiences, and she has been particularly interested in exploring themes of family, community, and social justice. Her paintings of the Amish and Mennonite communities, in particular, have been praised for their sensitivity and compassion, and have helped to raise awareness of the struggles faced by these often marginalized groups. Moss’s work has been widely exhibited in galleries and museums around the United States, and she has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors over the course of her career.

In addition to her painting, Moss is also involved in a number of philanthropic and charitable endeavors. She has been an active supporter of various organizations that work to promote education, healthcare, and social justice, and has used her art to raise funds for a number of causes. Today, Moss is recognized as one of the most important American painters of the past few decades, and her work continues to be admired for its warmth, beauty, and humanity.