TRICIA GRANZIER

A Little About Me and My Art

I have lived most of my life in coastal New England; in Connecticut, around Boston, and since 1999, on the coast of Maine so it’s no surprise that coastal life and the changing seasons inspire much of my work.  I'm incredibly lucky to be surrounded by gorgeous beaches, rocky coastlines, lush marshes and breathtaking landscapes.  I am constantly observing colors and compositions and I see beauty everywhere, even in the most “ordinary” objects and landscapes.  I try to convey all that with oil paint on canvas.  I'm drawn to different perspectives, interesting shapes, light and colors. I tend to either paint one or two objects up close (I love exploring the detail and bringing out the beauty of a seemingly simple or overlooked object) or I paint the magnificent landscapes and seascapes around me.  In recent years,  I've also added still life painting to my interests.   

My road to becoming a full-time artist began early in life, though I am primarily self-taught.  I started painting when I was quite young.  My grandmother had been an oil painter so I was fortunate that my obvious interest was recognized.  I also credit my scientist parents for giving me a keen eye for observation, a great love for nature and the tools and opportunity to explore my constant urge to create art. 

When it came time for college, however, I chose a non art-related education and enjoyed an early career in the business world.  I created and sold art as time allowed, but I always imagined a future that included my own studio where I would spend my days painting.  The move to Maine finally allowed for that...though the studio would come years later after three kids were raised and the playroom was no longer needed! 

Creating art has been a mainstay of my life.   These days, I am grateful and thrilled to spend my days as a full-time artist from my home studio in Scarborough.  In 2020, I was featured in Maine Home+Design’s 'Art Maine Annual Guide' as one of Maine’s 75 Noteworthy Artists.  I am a member of Oil Painters of America.  My work has been juried into many shows, both locally and nationally, and has sold to collectors throughout the United States.