Meet the Artist
Trish Mitchell, born in 1970, is a UK-based contemporary realist artist, renowned for her large-scale floral oil paintings that blend visual beauty with conceptual depth. Her work explores the transformative power of beauty, inviting viewers to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the natural world. Through her art, Trish offers a sanctuary of serenity and sophistication, appealing to both art collectors and those seeking meaningful aesthetic experiences.
Born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, Trish followed a more academic path, earning a degree in Commerce with a specialization in Marketing. After a successful career in strategic management consulting, she embraced her love for creativity and beauty, ultimately finding her true calling as an artist later in life.
At the age of 40, Trish began her journey in contemporary realism. After taking informal art classes, she fell in love with oil painting and pursued professional training with a mentor in the USA, refining her skills in realist art techniques. Over the years, she developed a distinctive style, focusing on floral realism and creating original works that offer both visual and emotional depth.
Trish’s paintings have been exhibited in galleries across South Africa, and she was a finalist in the prestigious Art Renewal Centre’s 16th Annual International Salon in 2022, a significant milestone in her career. In 2023, Trish and her family relocated to the Cotswolds, UK, where she continues to create nature-inspired art, expanding her portfolio with new works that reflect the beauty of the English countryside.
Through her dedication to creating fine art for collectors, Trish’s paintings provide a serene, meaningful experience, offering more than just visual beauty. Her work invites viewers to explore the deeper connections between nature, beauty, and the numinous.
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"Her paintings bring a timeless elegance to our projects, enhancing the space with their refined beauty. A true artist."