Patrick Eugene in his Atlanta studio.
It's a cold and rainy day outside Patrick Eugene's studio in Atlanta, but as you walk in, you immediately feel the warmth of his art.
Eugene started painting at 27. He's self-taught and doesn't use photos for reference.
"Every piece that I paint has a flower or plant somewhere in the piece, and that's an ode to my mother and grandmother. I grew up being my mother's assistant with gardening," he said.
Eugene is Haitian-American. He tries to honor his heritage through his work. Now, elements of that Caribbean culture are gracing the handbags of one of the most iconic French fashion houses.
