Tricia Poulos Leonard
Watercolor/Acrylics

After graduating from UCLA with a degree in Studio Art, Tricia exhibited her prints and drawings, winning several awards and acceptances into juried shows. Her commitment to art education led her to acquire a teaching credential and teach art in local schools. Adding a master's degree in counseling has allowed her to work as a counselor, teacher and administrator for the Pleasanton School District. As a resident of the Livermore-Amador Valley for the past three decades, she has devoted herself to raising a family, pursuing a career in education and owning a small business. Her interest in art has never waned; she has continuously taught art to preschoolers through adults both privately and in the public school system. Tricia has returned to exhibiting her own art work in watercolor and acrylic paintings in a neo-impressionistic style. In her Pleasanton studio, she creates paintings that celebrate the color and relaxed atmosphere of the Amador-Livermore Valley.

In Tricia's words: "My work is a remembrance of places of beauty that I have visited through extensive travels. I capture the unique flavor of each place with the purpose of sharing the atmosphere with the viewer. The pieces bring a sense of peace and serenity to al who view them. They are a celebration of the wonder I feel at the beauty surrounding us in this world."

Midnight on the Boulevard

Jazz Dancer

Tenuous

Leaving the Nest

You can see more of Tricia Leonard's artwork on her website at www.triciastudio.com/.