MISSON STATEMENT

My mission is to express myself by painting abstract and impressionist paintings that are bold and colorful and filled with joy.

ARTIST STATEMENT

As a painter, I find inspiration in the world around me. I employ a personal vocabulary of marks and colors that reflects the natural world. My work varies from representational to abstract, and I am continually moving between the two styles. I tend to work in series, either with the materials I use or the exploration of imagery. Every painting is an experiment to me. Sometimes the end product is a surprise, even to me.

Recently, I have been exploring new techniques watercolor batik. I am energized by new ways of approaching my subjects. These new ways often lead me in an abstract direction even though they may start as realistic. My materials, techniques, and interests all direct me to a place that craves a connection to the natural world.

BIOGRAPHY

Tricia Poulos Leonard is a painter who works in acrylic, watercolor and mixed media and resides in Reno, Nevada. She graduated from UCLA with a major in Studio Arts and also has a Masters of Science in Counseling  granted from University of LaVerne. She has studied with many nationally recognized artists, John Salminen, Robert Burridge, and Mark Mehaffey among them. She is a member of the Artists’ Co-op of Reno and shows in a variety of different venues from Gardnerville to Fernley Nevada. She has won multiple awards from local, regional and national shows. Her work varies from representational to abstract.