Patterson taught until his retirement in 1947. He died in Seattle in 1966 leaving behind an impressive record of awards received and exhibitions across the United States, including the: Art Institute of Chicago, Museum of Modern Art in New York City, National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and the World's Fairs in San Francisco and New York City.
Patterson taught until his retirement in 1947. He died in Seattle in 1966, leaving behind a remarkable testament to his career, including notable exhibitions and awards at prominent institutions: Art Institute of Chicago, Museum of Modern Art in New York City, National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and the World's Fairs in San Francisco and New York City.