Artist Statement
For me, art-making isn't about the finished piece on the wall; it’s about the adventure of getting there. My work, whether rendered in the fine detail of colored pencil, the bold layers of acrylic, or the fluid possibilities of digital illustration, is rooted in the joy of experimentation. By prioritizing the evolution of a mark over a predetermined outcome, I can explore the restorative potential of creative flow. In a fast-paced world, my work is an invitation to slow down, drawing the viewer into a space of quiet contemplation and peace.
Trish’s academic foundation in Graphic Design (BS) and Education (M.Ed), combined with her certification as a Zentangle Teacher (CZT), informs her art practice. She teaches a variety of art classes/workshops online and in-person in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. She focuses on the wellness benefits of mark-making as a path to presence and respite from daily stressors. As Trish’s website (TangleWithTrish.com) states about her teaching: Each workshop is unique and designed to build self-confidence, strengthen muscle-memory, and nurture individual artistic style, in a relaxing creative environment where “No Mistakes” is the only rule!
Creative Process
Trish’s art process is meditative, incorporating color transitions, defined lines, and intricate textures that often fill abstract areas. The convergence of these forms suggests deeper images and narratives. She creates contemplative spaces that invite viewers to pause, reflect, connect, and immerse themselves in the beauty of the present moment. Guided by the rhythms of nature and the flow of energy, her compositions find harmony in the interplay of color, line, and texture.
Trish is a member of the Coastal Calligraphy Guild (CCG), the Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA), the Dunedin Fine Arts Center faculty, the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association (IEATA), the Miniature Art Society of Florida (MASF), the National Organization for Arts in Health (NOAH), as well as Studio 1212 Art Gallery.
She can be reached by email at [email protected].
