“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you;
Before you were born I sanctified you;
I ordained you a prophet to the nations.”
Jeremiah 1:5
Patrizia Schwartz, also known as Trixi, was born in Germany, raised in South Africa from age 5. I migrated to New Zealand with my husband, Clive, & our 2 boys, Jesse (26) & Misha (22) in July 2014.
Over the years, I've dabbled with various creative ventures which include sewing, knitting, crocheting, embroidery & cross-stitch embroidery, choir, dance & drama. I rediscovered my creative abilities in September 2017 & it has been instrumental in my healing journey. I tried my hand at painting in September 2019 & started my studio, Trixi's Creations with a focus on Healing heARTs shortly after. I'm a mixed-media artist who works in pencil and coloured pencils, watercolours, acrylics, pastels and digital scrapbooking.
For most of my life I've believed that LIE that I'm a Jack of all trades, master of NONE. However, God's Truth is that He created me that way so I can reach more people. I'm a "Jack of all trades, master of DIVERSITY."
Strong, gentle, fierce, tenacious and compassionate, I create whimsical pieces that spread the message that God loves you, is there for you, and you’re never alone. As a faith-filled, life-speaking, fully devoted follower of Christ, my desire is to touch people’s hearts with the love of God & bring healing to the nations through creativity. My number 1 passion & purpose is to change the world🌏 one broken 💔heart💖 at a time.
Prior to becoming a stay-at-home & homeschool mom almost 20 years ago, I held various roles in the corporate sector, the last of which was a half-day job in which I served as an Office & Systems Administrator, prior to that Personal Assistant, Secretary, Receptionist & Administrative Assistant.
Me
ABOUT
My Personal Mission Statement
I am a faith-filled follower of Christ, called to live a life of love, integrity, compassion, and generosity. Redeemed from the pit of despair, I have been comforted so that I can comfort others. My mission is to support and encourage others, helping them overcome obstacles and heal from brokenness—freely I have received, so freely I give. I strive to be a beacon of hope and kindness, standing against injustice and fostering genuine connection within my community. I choose love over success, integrity over ambition, and service over self-interest, offering encouragement, support, and belonging to the broken-hearted. Giving is my joy—whether it’s time, love, energy, or resources—because true abundance is found in pouring into others. Through creativity, compassion, and community, I aim to reignite the flame of creativity, hope and joy in others by creating safe spaces where people can belong before they behave, where they can share, heal, dream again, and be loved back to life. Guided by my faith, I prioritise meaningful relationships, serving others selflessly, walk in courage and faith, and embrace international growth in wisdom and grace. While I value security and balance, my life is not defined by comfort but by the impact I leave on every heart I encounter. In all that I do, I seek to change the world 🌎 1 💔 heart at a time, bringing love, healing, and restoration to those I encounter.
“When my father and my mother forsake me,
Then the Lord will adopt me.”
Psalm 27:10
This is my
Mission
To equip & train people in ALL kinds of artful expressions that will edify the church as well as bring healing & restoration to the lost & broken. To take God's healing to the nations & bind their broken hearts with love.
Vision
To create a creative restoration & transformation centre (kind of soup kitchen for the soul) where we can represent God to the lost & found for transformation into the body of Christ. We will create a safe space where people can find salvation, healing, restoration & transformation into the body of Christ through all kinds of creative activities.