Patricia Espir (b. 1934 d. 1999) was an artist notable for her portraits of children. She used a variety of materials, including oils and pastels, with a bold and colourful palette. She was born in London and spent her childhood in Egypt. She studied at RA Schools under Mike Biddulph. She showed at RA Summer Exhibition and Chelsea Art Show and solo in Britain and abroad, including Ben Uri Art Society at The Sheridan Russell Gallery in 1999.