Trotter's "impasto" style can be described as impressionistic where layers of paint are applied with a palette knife for depth, color variation, and texture. Her paintings have a three dimensional quality that evokes a sense of excitement and energy to her work.
Will it be donning the ladies of Paris in their finest or painting a nature scene with birds and flowers that satisfies her love
for textile design? Who is to judge, but what will most likely remain a constant is the indication of life. Trotter claims that she connects with the subject and this desire will be important for the rest of her artistic career. Embracing life’s experiences, Kathryn claims that all paths have led back to her first love, painting!