If I had to pick one art movement that has fascinated me since my first days in art school they would have to be Art Nouveau and Art Deco. Yeah I know (just one) but I can't have one without the other. If you look around neither can our contemporary architects and artist friends. You can't escape it. It's everywhere: buildings, movie posters, smart phones. People are naturally attracted to the lines both rigid and flowing from these period. When I first had the pleasure of seeing and later working with Trish I felt that natural attraction to her art. So, I shot a couple of question over to Trish via our favorite social media outlet and this is what she had to say about how she started, what she's working on and a couple of words of advice.
Enjoy!
FF: In a couple of sentences, would you describe your paintings?
Trish Biddle: A constant work in progress but today it's a cumulative effort of life experiences resulting in Glamorous Women in Fabulous Places.
FF: Tell us how you started?
Trish Biddle: Art school in the 80s to Textile design for a clothing manufacturer to corporate offices of JC Penny (where I learned the trade of the fashion industry.) Branching out on my own I sent textile designs to a studio in NY. Then found a publisher in Vancouver. They started me in landscapes so my Husband and I took a month tour from Paris to the Amalfi. Wanting to paint the figure and my love for fashion began to incorporate my travels with textiles and my trademark was born.
FF: Do you have a favorite painter?
Trish Biddle: Tamara De Lempicka .
FF: What is your favorite subject matter? & Medium?
Trish Biddle: Art deco artist from 20-30's. Water soluble oils. Non-toxic and quick drying.
FF: Do you have a signature piece that you consider a perfect example of your work?
Trish Biddle: Red Dress, Eiffel Tower.
FF: Who continues to inspired you to paint?
Trish Biddle: My husband Bryan and girls Chloe 8 and Claire 6. To be an example to my girls that you can live your Dreams.
FF: Tell us about the series you are currently working on?
Trish Biddle: A children’s book for my mother the Author called Everette Green. A tree for all seasons. Not exactly glamorous nor fabulous but it's fun and a labor of love.
FF: Any advice or words of wisdom for our young painters?
Trish Biddle: Find your own voice in your work. Learn as much as you can but don't look around and try to be something your not. Be passionate about your work and the rest will work itself out.
Visit her PAD to get a taste of her "fabulous" ladies.
Visit her extensive web site for more information on her past, recent and upcoming collections.