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Many call Andy Thomas the ‘Storyteller' and if you have ever had a chance to view his work you might just agree. Currently he is telling many stories with his action filled western art. These pieces are bringing the cowboys back to life as well as the American West history. In the past, Andy has painting many subjects from a picnic by the river, kids playing sports to a brutal bear fight. All of his paintings end up telling you, the viewer some kind of story of our lives.
In addition to the western work Andy is working on two large projects for the NPS. The Civil War Project will depict the battles at Ft. Donelson and Stone's River, Tennessee. There will be a total of eleven new images that will be used as wayside exhibits for each of the battles. After the National Park Service has completed its usage of the original oils they will be for sale to the general public. The expected public unveiling date is sometime in Summer of 2008.
Greenhouse Gallery of San Antonio Texas has represented Andy since 2002 but his professional art career began in the fall of 1991 after sixteen years with Leggett & Platt, Inc. He has worked full time from his studio in Carthage Missouri to create his unique oil paintings that many private and corporate collectors throughout the nation have purchased. In addition, many national parks have his original oils that document their battles such as Pea Ridge and Prairie Grove Arkansas and Wilson 's Creek, Missouri . Let us not forget the large mural of the Battle of Carthage that hangs in the Civil War Museum off the square in Carthage, Missouri .
Andy works closely with Somerset Fine Art of Houston, Texas who provides you with the reproductions of his western work as well as the Boom Town Oil well Series that depicts oil towns of yesterday
and other special adventures. One such is the "Big Dawgs" project that brings to you the "True Blues" and "Grand ol' Gang" images of Presidents playing poker.
There are 7 presidents in each painting and we think this is where the political race is really going on!
You can find his work in magazine articles, National Park Service brochures, and educational books by the Franklin Watts Children Press, Harcourt and others. He has also illustrated books and his images have been used on many book covers. The hardback book titled The Artful Journey contains over one hundred color images of his work and many include their stories that were mostly written by Thomas. It is available through his studio. In addition to books Andy's work can be found in videos produced by the NPS, US Federal Claims Court and National Geographic.
During the years Andy has judged art shows and given art lessons to both children and adults. He had the honor of being the Artist in Residence at Navarro College in Corsicana , Texas where lectured and gave painting demonstrations to college students and the general public. His work has won numerous awards and he participates in many shows and exhibitions throughout the country. Some are the CM Russell Art Auction, International Masters of Fine Art Show, Salon International Show, Midwest Gathering of Artists, Settlers West Show and others. He is represented by Greenhouse Gallery of San Antonio Texas.
The Pearce Western Art Museum, and the Iowa State Historical Museum are a few of the museums that have his artwork displayed as part of their permanent collections. Also corporations such as Leggett & Platt, Inc., Stanton Partners Inc., Lathrop & Gage, Hometown Bank and Healthpoint Limited are owners of original oils by Andy Thomas.
Additionally, Andy is a non-resident artist member of the famed Salmagundi Club in New York , The Portrait Society of America and other art organizations.
Andy graduated Magna Cum Laude from MSSU and is married to Dina who is also his business partner. They reside in Carthage and have six children.
You can find his work on this web-site and at Greenhouse Gallery.
Special shows or auctions are on their sites as well.
Stats
Full Name:
Andrew Thomas
Nickname:
Andy
Birthdate:
September 6, 1957
Residence:
Carthage, Missouri
Education:
BS Marketing Management, Missouri Southern State University – 1981
Magna Cum Laude
Primarily self-taught in art
Richard Schmid painting workshop – Scottsdale, AZ
Artistic Infuences:
Bob Tommey, western artist
Howard Pyle
Richard Schmid
Frederick Remington
Norman Rockwell
Charles Dana Gibson
Styles:
Realism that ranges from very loose to very tight
Techniques:
I probably use them all.
Discipline:
Painting
Medium:
Oil primarily. Also watercolor, pen & ink, charcoal, pencil, ink wash and sculpture.
Subject:
All subjects – I don’t limit myself to one subject or style.
Statement of purpose:
I always remember why I do paintings or drawings when I see great work I admire and my stomach swirls. I suppose my desire to create is funneled into the area I most admire... painting realism.
Periodicals/ Books where art has been featured:
Art of the West, International Artist Magazine, Coast to Coast, True West, America’s Civil War Many historical images have been used in books and as book covers including the Siege of Vicksburg, Wild Bill Hickok – Gunfighter, Civil War in the Ozarks, CW in Indian Territory, CW in Texas and New Mexico.How Did You Paint That?
Self-published book:
The Artful Journey; The Artwork of Andy Thomas.
Exhibition:
Many since 1991 but a few recent ones are:
2007 Charles M. Russell Show & Auction
2007 Settlers West Show
2007 Salon International Show
2006 International Masters of Fine Art
2006 Charles M. Russell Show and Auction
2006 Midwest Gathering of Artists
2006 Salon International Show
2004 Portrait Society of America (Top 10 finalist)
2005 International Masters of Fine Art
2005 International Maritime Exhibition
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