Trish is now showing at WPW Gallery Columbia Tower on 5th Ave, Seattle.
OPEN STUDIO PAINTING CLASS
Don't miss this opportunity to let your imagination soar!
Unleash your creativity as you paint your vision, your voice and your chosen medium.
Upcoming Shows
Columbia Center, Seattle
Lummi Island Studio Tour
Jansen Art Center
Colophon Cafe
Original Organic Art
Every painting I offer is an original work of art. The texture of the surface, the movement of the brush, and the layers of paint are essential to the experience of the piece. When you purchase a Trish Harding painting, you receive the actual artwork, not a reproduction or photographic print. Each painting is one of a kind and carries the unique presence of its making.
A Lifetime in Art
Art has been my life's work. From formal training at Academy of Art University and Western Washington University to more than thirty years of teaching through Studio UFO and beyond, I have devoted my career to understanding not only how art is made, but why it matters. As an exhibiting artist, educator, and mentor to hundreds of students, these experiences continue to shape the work I create and the stories I choose to tell.
Raised by a Village
I grew up in an Irish Catholic family beside the Salish Sea, with a Renaissance father, a wonderfully eccentric mother, and a community that believed in me long before I believed in myself. Lifelong friends, inspiring teachers, and generous mentors encouraged me to pursue my wildest dream of becoming an artist. More than that, they showed me another way to be. Their influence lives on in my work every day, and I remain deeply grateful for the gifts they shared. I hope I have honored the faith they placed in me.
Women Painters of Washington Show at Columbia Tower on 5th Ave Seattle showing now through October 17, 2026.
All supplies furnished, just bring a sack lunch
Intro to Oil Painting Workshop-Only 3 spots left!
Thursday December 10, 2926, 10-4, $87
Curious about oil painting but not ready to invest in all the gear? This one-day workshop is your perfect entry point. All materials & supplies provided!
Let's talk "reaching for excellence!"
Artwork Consultation, Critique, & Evaluation
Constructive feedback can help take your art to the next level. There is always room to grow and develop as you make your piece the best it can be. Trish will provide an impartial evaluation of your painting, including the do's and the don'ts, fundamentals & your voice.
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Studio UFO acknowledges that we gather on the traditional territory of the Lhaq’temish – Lummi People – and the Nuxwsá7aq – Nooksack People – who have lived in the Coast Salish region from time immemorial. Studio UFO honors our relationship with all of our Coast Salish neighbors and our shared responsibilities.
Learn to draw from the inside out!
Figure Drawing Classes
"Drawing is like the first Kiss. It carries within it the deepest emotion and the challenge of the first step. It is the first cry after birth."
Ala Bashir
Trish Harding Fine Art
Western Washington University Alumni Studio Tour with Trish
Just click on this link to see the Interview.
Trish Harding
https://alumni.wwu.edu/event/september-virtual-studio-tour-artist-trish-harding
About Me
My Background
My Inspiration
My Background
- In the decade of the 60’s we were the feral teenagers of a San Juan Island known as Lummi, an minute ferry crossing from the mainland which is 20 minutes west of Bellingham, WA. The island was different. Everybody who lived there was unique, strange, or an outcast. Every day on Lummi Island I woke up feeling like a protagonist in a novel and wondering what will happen to my character today!
My Medium
My Inspiration
My Background
I use many different mediums, such as clay, oils, and pastels and many different surfaces. Experimenting with oil on metal such as the one depicted here, Gooseberry Driftwood on copper, each idea manifests in its own individual style.
However, in the last several years I have been concentrating on Oil Painting.
My Inspiration
My Inspiration
My Inspiration
Because of a magical childhood growing up on Lummi Island with one foot in the water and one foot on land I am continually inspired by "living on the edge."
I am happy to have returned to live on Lummi Island after many years away.
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