Flourishing after graduation U of R graduate Erickka Patmore reflects on painting in a pandemic Making your way as an artist after graduation has never been an easy task, and the pandemic has undoubtedly added layers of complexity to that period of change. Erickka Patmore graduated from the University of Regina with a BFA in print media in April of 2020, and along with her graduating class constructed a virtual show of their grad projects in place of the standard grad show. While she enjoyed the experience, it was disappointing after looking forward to the grad show throughout her entire degree, but realizing how adaptive she would have to be has sprung her into action.