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JOHN THOMAS
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John A. Thomas, who has served as an ordained minister
of the Gospel for the past 38 years, believes that none of
the best art can be found in museums, galleries or in
private in collections. Creation itself is it’s most glorious
display – from the secret universe that is at the heart of
every flower to the smile on a child’s face. And, John
believes that in His goodness, God allows us to attempt to
imitate true art.
After a heart attack in November of 1986, it was uncertain
whether John live to see Christmas that year. Wanting to
leave behind something special and uniquely his for his
only child, a 12-year-old daughter, he set about to create
an ink drawing of a horse for her. The end result
surprisingly surpassed his hopes and expectations. That
early "success" served as an encouragement to attempt
yet another artistic project, followed by another and then
still another.
A few years later John formed a friendship with the well
known watercolorist Perry Winkler who encouraged him to
pick up a brush. John’s watercolor paintings, many of
which are on display at the Winkler Gallery of Fine Art in
DuBois, Pennsylvania, (and the many pieces which hang in
his daughter’s home) tell the rest of the story. His style is
eclectic, ranging from photo realism to the abstract, and
expresses of the uncommon beauty of the ordinary.
His use of color is often arbitrary, chosen for the sake of
emotion, and meanders in and out of the boundaries of
line for the sake of rhythm. He dismisses the notion that
every painting must make a statement or "say" something,
believing that, sometimes, composition and beauty are
enough.
John plans on retiring from the pastoral ministry at the end
of 2011, having served 35 consecutive years in the same
church, and hopes to dedicate more time and energy to
the imitation of true art. God willing.
Samples of his work may be seen at the Winkler Gallery of
Fine Art, 36 North Brady Street, Du Bois, PA 15801-2256,
or by private appointment arranged through the Gallery at
814-375-5834.
of the Gospel for the past 38 years, believes that none of
the best art can be found in museums, galleries or in
private in collections. Creation itself is it’s most glorious
display – from the secret universe that is at the heart of
every flower to the smile on a child’s face. And, John
believes that in His goodness, God allows us to attempt to
imitate true art.
After a heart attack in November of 1986, it was uncertain
whether John live to see Christmas that year. Wanting to
leave behind something special and uniquely his for his
only child, a 12-year-old daughter, he set about to create
an ink drawing of a horse for her. The end result
surprisingly surpassed his hopes and expectations. That
early "success" served as an encouragement to attempt
yet another artistic project, followed by another and then
still another.
A few years later John formed a friendship with the well
known watercolorist Perry Winkler who encouraged him to
pick up a brush. John’s watercolor paintings, many of
which are on display at the Winkler Gallery of Fine Art in
DuBois, Pennsylvania, (and the many pieces which hang in
his daughter’s home) tell the rest of the story. His style is
eclectic, ranging from photo realism to the abstract, and
expresses of the uncommon beauty of the ordinary.
His use of color is often arbitrary, chosen for the sake of
emotion, and meanders in and out of the boundaries of
line for the sake of rhythm. He dismisses the notion that
every painting must make a statement or "say" something,
believing that, sometimes, composition and beauty are
enough.
John plans on retiring from the pastoral ministry at the end
of 2011, having served 35 consecutive years in the same
church, and hopes to dedicate more time and energy to
the imitation of true art. God willing.
Samples of his work may be seen at the Winkler Gallery of
Fine Art, 36 North Brady Street, Du Bois, PA 15801-2256,
or by private appointment arranged through the Gallery at
814-375-5834.