Stay Inspired, Live Life

Phoebe’s art focuses on themes that have motivated and inspired her in life which are landscapes, nature, and fantasy.  For her, art serves as a healing outlet and a celebration of color, curiosity, and life itself. Many of her paintings will feature elements from landscapes, flowers, wildlife, and even rainbows. A rainbow isn’t just colors in the sky — it’s nature’s palette. Every shade tells a story, and she loves finding those stories in landscapes, flowers, and wildlife.

She was born with Spina Bifida Myelomeningocele (a medical condition on the rare disease registry) and hydrocephalus, which are believed to have contributed to her dyslexia, dysgraphia, and severe dyscalculia.  These medical conditions and learning disabilities have presented her with unique life perspectives.  Phoebe is currently pursuing a studio art degree as a college student at Washburn University in Topeka, KS.

You may also find Phoebe wearing cat ear headbands on occasion. The cat ears remind her to stay curious — like an artist who is always exploring new techniques. And since she is allergic to real cats, this is her safe version of bringing that cat curiosity with her.

Phoebe is a studio artist and volunteer at the NOTO Arts Center in Topeka, KS where some of her latest artwork is on display.  Her work may also be seen at Amused Gallery & Gifts in Topeka, KS.

Exhibitions / Art Fairs

Solo Exhibitions

October 2025 – Artist of the Month – NexLynx Gallery of Arts – Topeka, KS

Group Exhibitions

August 2025 – Calm Flight of Imagination by Phoebe Trites accepted in call for art for “What Do You See?” exhibit – 80 Santa Fe Gallery – Overland Park, KS

Art Fairs / Festivals

December 2025 – Holiday Extravaganza 2025 – Lawrence, KS

September 2025 – Aaron Douglas Art Fair – Topeka, KS

May 2025 – Youth Entrepreneur Expo at Redbud Park NOTO – Topeka, KS

February 2025 – Art Blvd Local Artists Show – Altamonte Springs, FL

December 2024 – Art Blvd Local Artists Show – Altamonte Springs, FL

October 2024 – Art Blvd Local Artists Show – Altamonte Springs, FL

August 2024 – Art Blvd Local Artists Show – Altamonte Springs, FL

Publications

December 2025 – Innocent Nature by Phoebe Trites featured in The Big Book of Tiny Creatives – Edition 2, Arts to Hearts Project, December 2025 (International publication)

July 2025 – Mischievous Cats by Phoebe Trites featured in UDD3R digital art magazine, Visual Flipbook, July 2025 (San Francisco, CA) 

Education

January 2025 – Present: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art – Washburn University – Topeka, KS. (Degree in progress)

Affiliations

May 2025 – Present: Studio Artist – Avant Garde Underground, NOTO Arts Center – Topeka, KS