Michael Thomas

I am inspired by beauty and resonate with truth.

While I take great pleasure in immersing myself in the beauty of nature, my work focuses mainly on the beauty inherent in people. I have always been compelled to depict my subjects realistically and detailed, yet somewhat idealized. Each person has inherent value and I want to present them at their best. That said, my most successful work contains an element of storytelling, including one that is allegorical. These images illustrate a concept about humanity’s physical, emotional or spiritual state.

I believe that I have been entrusted with certain gifts and talents and that I am responsible to cultivate and use those in order to find fulfillment. This takes discipline and commitment to develop a routine that leads to growth. I am eager to learn and apply new things as an artist and as a person. Probably the most noticeable of these gifts is expressed in the artistic realm.

From a very early age, it was evident that I possessed unique abilities in drawing. Many hours were spent drawing in my childhood. At some point I began to observe the work of others, whose skills were at a higher level than mine. My own work progressed as I tried to emulate their quality and style. I work in a variety of mediums, drawing in colored pencils, graphite and pastels and painting in oils. I am also proficient in the digital realm. I immerse myself fully in the process of creation, implementation and successful completion of each project no matter the medium.

My goal is to be always striving to improve my skills creatively, artistically and intellectually and to encourage others to do the same.