In 1991 after a successful career as a commercial artist, Anglea Trotta Thomas enrolled in Marywood University and earned a masters degree in art.  That would have been enough for the mother of two young childred, but along the way, she also became the premier toy train artist in America and one of the few women painters of classic automobile fine art.

The cornerstone of Angela's art is her ability to bring emotion into her work.  Her paintings allow the viewer to experience the warmth of her subject by evoking fond memories, creating a bond between art and the viewer.  Angela believes a successful painting must evoke emotion.  This is where she derives her greatest satisfaction.

With these values in mind, Angela has begun creating pelein air oil paintings as well as studio paintings.  She has attended many world class workshops and demonstrations, some of which were taught by C. W. Mundy, Kevin MacPherson, Scott Burdick, Quang Ho, David Leffel, Kenn Backhaus and Clayton Beck III.

Using her love of the interplay of light and coor and the unique perspective indicative of her work, Angela has truly captured the beauty and feelings of Charleston.  Her paintings bring alive the feeling of being on a journey to another place and time.

Morning At St. Marks	Venice Evening	Gondolier
11x14 Oil	24x18 Oil	16x12 OIl

Venice Balconies	Estonia Fair Hair	Cadiz Shunshine
11x14 Oil	20x16 Oil	8x10 Oil

Golden Gondola	Sunlit Gate	Southern Sun
12x12 Oil	11x14 Oil	10x8 Oil

Taking A Break	Tallinn Supper	Estonia Alley
24x18 Oil	11x14 OIl	11x14 Oil

Corfu Walk	Estonia Church Musician
12x16 Oil	16x12 Oil