DAPHNE — Artistic talent runs in the Trione family.

The fruits of that ability will be displayed beginning tomorrow, featuring the work of Ricky Trione and his late uncle, Ronald “Ronnie” Trione.

Daphne’s Old Methodist Church Museum will be hosting the display, according to organizer Patty Gipson.

Gipson, who is Ronald’s sister and Ricky’s aunt, said her family is excited to have this opportunity.

“This is so special, partly because of the quality of artwork which will be featured,” Gipson said. “But we are also excited because this is the first time for a joint showing of both Ricky and Ronald’s paintings.”

Sunday’s exhibit will begin at 2 p.m. It is free and open to the public.

Light refreshments will be served, Gipson said.

Although her brother died in 1970, his memory — and artwork — have lived on, she said.

“He was just 17 when he dove off the old Daphne May Day Pier and ended up a quadriplegic,” Gipson said with a sigh.

He was injured in August 1957.

“But I have to say that Ronald never let that get him down. He always had a smile on his face and a cheerful approach to life,” she said proudly.

Although medical science could only do so much for him at that point, Ronald Trione never gave up on life or his artistic ability, Gipson said.

“Instead, he amazed us all by what he was able to do in terms of painting. And he truly amazed and impressed others, too,” she said.

Although he was paralyzed from the neck down, that didn’t stop Ronald Trione from painting, Gipson said.

“He would just hold the brush in his mouth and create such beautiful paintings — it was just amazing,” she said.

While he began painting landscapes and still lifes, he progressed to portraits.

“They were soon his favorite type of painting to do,” Gipson said.

Others soon discovered his passion for portraits, she said.

“In fact, he did an oil portrait of Gov. Albert P. Brewer,” Gipson said.

Growing up around such a talented uncle definitely made an impression on his nephew, Ricky Trione.

But it wasn’t just his uncle’s artwork that mattered to Ricky Trione.

“I’d have to agree that a lot of my memories and my outlook on life were due to the way he approached life — especially after his accident,” Ricky Trione said.

“He was such a happy-go-lucky person and he had the ability to make others feel happy too,” he said.

Those life lessons were later important to Ricky Trione, as he also faced an uncertain future, he said.

Two separate accidents (one in 1993, the other in 2000) resulted in his lose of vision, which had an impact on his passion as an artist.

But remembering his uncle, while also drawing on the support of family and friends, Ricky Trione was able to re-enter the world of art. And he has been delighting local fans since then, with his works that feature local aquatic life.

“I grew up on the Eastern Shore and I just love it here. I always have and I always will,” Ricky Trione said with a smile.

“I love the memories of being able to stick my toes into the bay, just being close to the water,” he said.

“And even though I can’t see the bay today in the same way, the same feelings and sensations still come back to me when I paint,” Ricky Trione said.

“I just thank God that so many people share this love.”

Sharing his artistic passion with family members and friends is an important part of this upcoming exhibit, he said.

Even his godmother, Jean Yuille, is expected to attend, Ricky Trione said.

Remembering his uncle’s work is also an important part of this display, he said.

“Even though he died in 1970, there are still a lot of people in town who still remember him and have stories about him,” Ricky Trione said.

“We also see this as a way to bring his spirit back to life,” he said. “And I know there is no doubt that his spirit lives on in me and through my artwork.”

The exhibit can also be seen during regular museum hours, Friday through Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.