Trish is excited to return to the Boreal Shores Art Tour for 2025. In the winter, she creates from her home studio, and in the warmer months, she works from her cottage retreat—affectionately known as Trish’s Art Shed.
A lifelong artist, Trish’s passion for creativity was nurtured by her mother, who encouraged her to explore various media. Now an artist, teacher, writer, and mother, she weaves art into every aspect of her life. Inspired by nature, she captures fleeting moments—whether it’s the play of light on a fox’s fur, a hummingbird in motion, or the quiet presence of an owl in its natural surroundings.
Her work has evolved over the years, deeply influenced by her love for the environment. Often found along the shores of Lake Winnipeg with her camera, she seeks out the beauty of wildlife and landscapes, fascinated by how light shifts across trees, birds, and beaches.
“There’s something special about being in nature. When I paint, I try to capture not just the scene but the feeling of that moment—playing with colors, light, and texture to bring it to life.”
Trish works primarily in oil, watercolor, cyanotype, and pen and ink, always experimenting with unique surfaces. Recently, she’s been painting on birch bark collected from storm-fallen trees, adding a new dimension to her work.
Her artwork is held in private collections across Canada and internationally. Follow her creative journey at Trish’s Art Shed https://trishsartshed.squarespace.com/ or on Instagram @trishsartshed and Facebook. This year, she looks forward to sharing new work from her cottage garden and studio.