Noel C.Trinidad was born in the philippines and came to canada in 1970.As a boy,he showed distinct talent in painting.At the early age of 14, his uncle Jose Trinidad taught him basic lessons and training in fine art which he later studied at Langara College.For tree years,Noel recieved a more rigid training privately from noted impresssionist Sofronio(SYM) mendoza.Noel had several successful art show in Vancouver,Victoria,Philippines.A t.v.station in Victoria featured him,along with other pilipino-canadian artists in documentary about a group art show in B.C.'scapital city.He also had a successful one man show in Portland, Oregon and San Fracisco,USA.Noel paints in oil,pastel and watercolor.His works are still life,Landscapes,Garden scenes and human interest subjets. They show remarkable impressions of realism as light and shadow blends beauty with nature.