There is an
immediate feeling of contentment when you see Trisha's work for the
first time; an unexplainable peace which seems to permeate from the
very soul of her art. Perhaps it's her ability to capture the
simplicity of everyday life, or the gentle nuances of a newly fallen
snow. It is through these works of art that we are left spiritually
restored and renewed. The world that Trisha paints is her world -
her family, her home, beloved landscapes and buildings and the
serenity of many of her paintings is true to life.
Born in 1951 and blessed at an early age with a
recognizable talent and a burning desire to pursue art, Trisha knew
that this may not be the "road to riches" but indeed it was the
"road to happiness". To the humble artist from a small town in
Western New York this was a vital ingredient to
inspiration.
Two years of tenting around
Europe, visiting every national museum, and experiencing all the
wonders of the art world was an education that surpassed the
two-year formal training received through Sheridan Art College in
Oakville, Ontario. To this adventurous artist, every temporary place
called "home" was not only another chapter in her well kept journal
but also another sketch to be later transformed into a
painting.
Upon her return from her last
"home" in beloved Sweden, she met Gary Peterson, the very person who
discovered not only a personal love for her work, but had the vision
and belief that this was something to be shared. And so, with his
care and direction, Trisha's originals were exhibited throughout
many shows in Canada, each one more successful than the
last.
After two years, this great
teamwork became a marriage and with the birth of their first child,
Nathan, all paintings seemed to take on a new commitment. A new
life, as it were, for colour, light and dimension of love. And so it
was through the births of Tanya and Whitney, and the interaction of
little lives at play, that the ultimate resource of motherhood was
fortified.
Trisha has been honored by
many awards throughout her career including her investiture into The
Order of Ontario. She has also won the 1995, 1996, 1997 and 1998
Canadian Artist of the Year Awards. The popularity of Trisha's
paintings continues to grow, exceeding her ability to supply the
demand. Since 1980, limited edition reproductions have sold out as
quickly as they were released. Collectors from all over the globe
have now been touched by her romantic images and with two published
books on her life, limited edition figurines, collectable plates,
and most recently Christmas ornaments and limited edition dolls, we
are fortunate to be able to enjoy her work for many years to come.
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