Growing up, the only artistic influence I had was music.  I have no formal art training, but i have taken workshops and small classes.  After taking seminars I found I was looking at life in more detail.  I was stopping to smell the roses !  I hope you will experience a fraction of the joy in my work that I experience painting it...I'm inspired by life.

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     You may notice that I sign my work "Trish";  I have dedicated all of this to a beautiful woman, friend, and the sister I never had.  She introduced me to Folk Art many years ago.  Sadly we lost her.

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     "Ruthie, here is my plunge into the Art world!  Love, Trish".