Dune Patten studied painting and sculpture while under study at the University of Houston; however, he is largely self-taught , and is always in search and support of artistic research and development. Dune has shown and continues to show his works of art in group and solo exhibitions around the Houston area; as well as both nationally and internationally. A promising career was almost ended when, in the Fall of 2001, he fell victim to an near-death automobile accident which left him in a lengthy convalescence. During this time, he turned inward to his spirituality; that is to say, a...more