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ARTIST’S STATEMENT

For years, I followed the path I was told was right—the practical choice, the pursuit of material security. I focused on what I was good at, not what truly moved me. But beneath the logic and expectations, something in me remained restless—searching for a way to feel more alive.

That search ended when I surrendered to what had been calling me all along. In the softness of petals, in the rhythm of light and shadow, in the fleeting beauty of a bloom, I found something deeper than nature itself—I found a doorway into stillness, meaning, and presence.

Now, when I paint, I step into that stillness. Each brushstroke is an act of devotion, a surrender to something greater than myself. My process is slow, deliberate, and immersive, mirroring the way nature unfolds—patiently, effortlessly, with perfect timing. Through the traditional oil painting techniques of contemporary realism, I seek to capture not just a flower’s form, but its essence—the way it breathes, the way it holds light, the quiet intelligence it carries.

Each piece I create is more than a painting; it is an invitation. A portal into wonder, presence, and connection. A reminder to slow down, to trust what moves you, to follow what calls to you—without needing to justify why.

✨ More than paintings, my work is an offering—a way to bring the quiet intelligence of nature into your home through botanical oil paintings. To transform a space into a sanctuary. To remind you that true beauty is not a luxury—it is an experience that gently pulls us back to ourselves.

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about trish

Trish Mitchell (b. 1970) is a UK-based contemporary realist artist, known for her large-scale botanical oil paintings that offer more than visual beauty—they hold presence. Her work is a quiet invitation into stillness, wonder, and the deeper intelligence of nature.

Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Trish spent 25 years in Cape Town, where the interplay of mountain, sea, and shifting light shaped her artistic vision. Time in Paris deepened her reverence for beauty—not just as an aesthetic, but as a pathway to connection and renewal.

Her artistic journey was not immediate. She first pursued a degree in commerce, but a quiet restlessness remained—an unspoken longing for something deeper. At 40, she picked up a paintbrush for the first time, and painting became more than a skill—it became a meditation. Her contemporary botanical realism captures both the external world of flowers and shifting light and the internal experience they evoke: a moment of stillness, a quiet recognition of something infinite.

Now based in the Cotswolds, UK, Trish’s work has been recognized internationally, including selection for the Royal Institute of Oil Painters Open Exhibition (London, 2024) and as a Finalist in the Art Renewal Centre’s 16th International Salon (USA, 2022).

Her paintings are collected by those seeking more than decoration—art that transforms a space and invites presence.

Learn more about my artistic journey and process

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Contemporary FLORAL
& nature-inspired Oil Paintings

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Art That Transforms Space & Soul

"Her paintings bring a timeless elegance to our projects, enhancing the space with their refined beauty. A true artist."

Ann S.