Raised in Kailua, Pati has been involved in art for many years. She started receiving awards for her drawings while young, and then moved on to 3D work during teen years, culminating with a national award for one of her ceramic pieces. She has worked with various mediums, from textiles to resin, metals to plants, creating art in many different forms, whether functional or traditional. Her works show her ability and skill in a number of different styles and techniques, and her ease with a variety of subjects.
She has won recognition and awards for both her 2D and 3D pieces in juried shows. She is a member of a number of artists organizations and has her art of available at select galleries in Hawaii. Pati currently works out of her home in Windward Oahu.