MARIA TROTT | Talking Tree
ARTIST | Maria Trott
BASED IN | Australia
TITLE | Talking Tree
SIZE | 300 × 420 mm
MEDIUM | A5 Draw & Wash paper 210gsm, Rotring Drawing Ink, watercolour, EC gold
PRICE | Not for sale
A cherished piece of clothing filled with happy memories inspired the development of her forest alphabet. The letterforms merge textile patterns with the shifting light and natural shapes of her surroundings. Colour was added later to indicate seasonal change, with gold highlights reflecting the sunlit qualities of the leaves.
ARTIST | Maria Trott
BASED IN | Australia
TITLE | Talking Tree
SIZE | 300 × 420 mm
MEDIUM | A5 Draw & Wash paper 210gsm, Rotring Drawing Ink, watercolour, EC gold
PRICE | Not for sale
A cherished piece of clothing filled with happy memories inspired the development of her forest alphabet. The letterforms merge textile patterns with the shifting light and natural shapes of her surroundings. Colour was added later to indicate seasonal change, with gold highlights reflecting the sunlit qualities of the leaves.
About the Artist
An artist based in New South Wales, Australia
Maria Trott
Maria was born in Manly, New South Wales, Australia. Her early schooling introduced her to Italic writing with dip pen and ink, and her natural handwriting remains an adaptation of this script. She later studied at the Randwick School of Graphic Art and the Institute of Technology in Sydney, focusing on typography and photography while working across various art studios. Alongside her calligraphic interests, Maria has developed a broad creative practice as a trained florist, a commissioned portrait painter in oils (animal and human), and an illustrator producing caricatures and playful, expressive art. Her artistic path is shaped by an ongoing commitment to adapting to new technologies, learning continuously, and staying resilient in an ever-changing creative landscape.