Tricia Swanton has written, edited, researched, and consulted on numerous publications in the UK and in the US. She is also an experienced museum professional and artist, and she divides her time between her work as a museum educator in NYC and her studio in upstate New York. Since relocating northward in 2014 Tricia has embraced the joys and challenges of gardening in upstate New York, and does regular battle with the rodents and other wildlife that enjoy her garden almost as much as she does. Tricia received her higher education from the University of the Arts London (BA Hons. ad P.G.Dip).