acrylic & mixed media art
"Acrylic paints are such a versatile medium"
Tricia’s artwork is a meld of botanical and contemporary art. The two styles are vastly different, however the common thread is her love of nature and things close to home.
Tricia Hood’s lively acrylic paintings are filled with layers of vivid colour. The subjects are diverse and range from botanical flowers to whimsical characters drawn from her imagination. A defining feature of Tricia’s work is the delicate detail found in each painting. For example, look closely at the angel’s wings and you’ll find subtle detail in the feathers.
What subjects do you like to paint?
As with all her work, Tricia’s garden and property is what inspires her the most. Her floral paintings of cottage garden flowers and native Australian flora explore the bold colours of nature and it’s beauty. Tricia loves the play of light and captures it, dancing across petals where it disappears into the deeper depths of shadows.
How would you describe your style?
Some of Tricia’s work borders on realism. However, although her vividly coloured abstract paintings and contemporary artworks are a stark contrast, her lively use of colour and light is a common factor. Mixed media is sometimes introduced to emphasize whimsical themes and areas of texture. Subsequently, two dimensional paintings begin to rise to another dimension, but don’t quite get there. This paradox results in a tension which draws the observer to the painting.
I Love Your Work so can I Commission a Painting?
Yes, Tricia does take commissions but it is subject to negotiation. You can find out more about Commissions by clicking HERE.
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Botanical Paintings & Whimsical Art
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- Tricia’s first botanical painting. ‘The Apology’, study of lilies. Acrylic paint on canvas, 51cm x 41cm. Tricia Hood ©2017
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- ‘Dancing Light’, rose, Acrylic on canvas by Tricia Hood. 91cm x 91cm. ©2018
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- ‘Protea study I’, acrylic paint on canvas. 30x30cm by Tricia Hood ©2018
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- ‘Country Rose I’, contemporary painting of roses by Australian artist Tricia Hood. 41cm x 51cm, acrylic paint on canvas with gold leaf. ©2018 PA Hood
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- ‘Country Rose II’, contemporary painting of roses by Australian artist Tricia Hood. 41cm x 51cm, acrylic paint on canvas with gold leaf. ©2018 PA Hood
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- ‘Camellia in Copper Kettle’, Acrylic painting on canvas. 41cm x 51cm. Tricia Hood ©2021 SOLD
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- ‘The benefactor’, acrylic paint on canvas, 51 x 41cm by Tricia Hood, ©2018
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- ‘Hare under Moonlight’. Contemporary acrylic painting on canvas. 51cm x 51cm. By Tricia Hood ©2018
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- ‘Larissa’s Angel Doll. Whimsical acrylic and mixed media painting on canvas. 41cm x 51cm by Tricia Hood ©2017
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- ‘Airship Dreams’, Acrylic and mixed media on canvas. Tricia Hood. 2017 Approx 90cm x 60mm
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- ‘Market Traders’, mixed media painting on canvas. 41cm x 51cm. Tricia Hood ©2018
Watercolour & Drawings
Tricia's drawings & watercolour paintings are mostly of botanical themes. Her studies explore cottage garden flowers and Australian natives as well as the occasional bird.
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Read about where Tricia Hood finds her inspiration.
Metal Art
A lesser part of Tricia Hood's work is plasma cut metal art and smaller 3D steel sculptures. The plasma cutting is all done by hand. Subjects focus on nature and florals