Where Art Works

Est. 1986

Michelle Thomas

Painting and Drawing

A woman with short, grey hair, blue eyes and a fair complexion wearing earrings and a dark blue shirt
My work is a dialogue between the seen and the unseen—an exploration of emotion
A painting with a softly focused background in green, ochre red and other warm tones with a stylized image of a woman wearing red and blue standing on a white-cream colored platform in the foreground

About

Statement
My work is a dialogue between the seen and the unseen—an exploration of emotion, and the way color, texture, and form hold meaning beyond words. My paintings also explore the tension between identity, power, and presence. Through oil on canvas, I depict vibrant, colorful figures and landscapes set within atmospheric, moody spaces.

Bio
Michelle earned her BFA in Painting and Drawing from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and an MS in Business Ethics and Compliance, a dual perspective that informs her thoughtful approach to artmaking. She has exhibited in juried shows and has taught painting and drawing workshops, sharing her commitment to both craft and conceptual inquiry.

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