I’m Tricia Hood, an Australian artist based in the picturesque Adelaide Hills. My art is designed for people who adore florals, gardening, antiques, birds and vintage charm. Working primarily with watercolor and acrylics, I capture the delicate beauty of botanicals, birds, and nostalgic still life scenes in my artwork. Whether it’s a blooming peony or an elegant vintage teacup, my paintings celebrate nature’s grace and the warmth of cherished memories.

A lifelong passion for art…

Art has always been an essential part of my life. From childhood sketches, being tutored in jewellery making as a teen, to then painting as an adult, my creative journey has been rich and varied.

The first time I experienced the impact that art had on people was when, in hospital as a child, the nurses asked me to draw a picture for their office and then gave me a Christmas card with a picture of Santa to use as inspiration. I have little memory of drawing previous to this but the positive reaction of the nurses to my drawing left a lasting impression. Art was my favourite subject at school and subsequently I was keen to explore different mediums. This later this led me to working with metal and working with a plasma cutter while working in our fabrication business.

While life briefly pulled me away from art, in 2017, the overwhelming desire to be creative could no longer be ignored. I rekindled my passion, embracing painting with acrylics, mixed media, and botanical watercolor illustration. Each piece reflects my love for intricate floral details
and the expressive textures of still life compositions. You can read more about this in my journal.