Tricia was born in West Virginia, but has spent most of her life in the Eau Gallie area of Melbourne, FL. She fell in love with painting at a very early age. She tried many other mediums, but oils were her preference. It wasn’t until around 2017 that she discovered acrylics, and loves working with them to create her wildlife paintings. Now she loves both mediums. Her style is realism, with a bit of impressionism thrown in from time to time. Tricia Said that her desire is to have everyone who sees her work would be moved to a beautiful memory or feeling in their lives. She is a Christian, and gives thanks for the beauty that God has created to surround us every day.
Purple Pelican 
Morning Catch 
Heidi 
The Great Blue Sentinel
Education
AS degree in Technical Illustrations, from Brevard Community College
BS degree in Business Administration, Nova Southeastern University
MS degree in Educational Leadership,
Experience:
Oil Art Instructor at Ralph’s Art Supply, in Melbourne, FL.
Oil Art Instructor at the Courtyard Studio in Melbourne, FL.
Oil Art Instructor at the Art Gallery Of Viera
Teaching students of all levels, technique, brush strokes, color mixing, composition, and much more.
Assists students in entering art shows at their own levels
Gallery Affiliations: Past and or present
Member of Fifth Avenue Art Gallery, Melbourne, FL.
Member of the Brevard Cultural Alliance, Viera, FL
Member of the New York Artist Shop, St. Cloud, FL.
Indian River Gallery, Cocoa Village, FL
Art and Antique, Melbourne, FL
New York Artist Shop, St. Cloud, FL
Art Gallery Of Viera, Viera, FL
Pinterest
Fine Art America
Women Painters of the South East
In my Professional Career Path:
Draftsperson for Harris Corp, Palm Bay, FL 1976 – 1980
Design Engineer for Planning Research Corp, Cape Canaveral, FL 1980 – 1986
Lead Engineer for AT&T Federal Systems Division, Burlington, NC 1986 – 1988
14 years as a Middle School Teacher teaching: Retired