Current/Recent Exhibitions
20/20 Spring Show - Featuring Over 30 Artists Kennedy Gallery Art Center Opens: May 10th Closes: June 5th From Sea to Shining Sea As a child I sang the lyrics to “America the Beautiful” without really understanding the rich meaning that they impart. Throughout my life I have grown to comprehend them on many levels. The first verse illustrates the vast beauty of the land, and the following verses tell of the significance of our past and future as Americans. My appreciation of the song and its meaning has grown to profound feelings of pride, admiration, and wonder. My wonderment in the beauty of this country has been affirmed each time I travel to its many regions -- from the rocky shores and beaches of the Pacific, to its eastern shores. As I have traveled throughout the United States, I have gathered many photographs; planning to interpret them in my renderings. It is my plan to produce twenty-five glimpses from those many images. I work from photographs that I have taken. Without sketching, I work from the shadows bringing the light forward. I am most intrigued by capturing light at specific times of the day, the angle of the sun within the time of the year, and the condition of the weather. Thomas Ford is Now With the Sutter Street Artists The Sutter Street Artist maintain a gallery in the Historic Folsom District. View the artwork of Thomas Ford and over 15 other artists at the Processi Wine and Art Gallery, 627 Sutter Street in the Historic Folsom District. Check out our website: http://sutterstreetartists.com/ Biographical Information Thomas Ford’s acrylic paintings most often celebrate the California landscape and coastline. Living in the Sacramento area, the American River dominates his collection. Often depicted are glimpses of people participating in the recreational opportunities of the region. I work from photographs that I have taken while hiking, bicycling, or kayaking. Without sketching, I work from the shadows bringing the light forward. I am most intrigued by capturing light at specific times of the day, the angle of the sun within the time of the year, and the condition of the weather. I hope that you enjoy the paintings I have done. If you are interested in viewing the originals, or would like more information on my paintings, please don't hesitate to contact me by email or phone. I'd love to get your feedback. Please email me at: |
