Traditionally, the process of creating art and painting a piece starts with a clean slate, a blank white canvas. The crisp and clean palette can accept any color or texture. The same is true for a black canvas. It is just as accepting and receiving, embracing any and all colors it's served. The difference is the depth and richness.
Thomas begins the creation of his masterpieces with a blank black canvas, bringing instant depth and contrast to the art. Using white crayon or pencil, he sketches out what he sees in his mind's eye, what has been given to him in a dream or by the spirit of God. His inspirations come from all around him...from music and movement, to life stories and current events. There is a magic behind the journey each piece takes from conception to completion, that manifests itself at the final destination of the purchaser's wall. Layering elements of fabric, paper and metal, Thomas infuses a variety of textures to match the intricate lines of his creations.
The process of creating a painting varies from medium to medium and from individual to individual. Thomas Lockhart's process is as unique as his ability to flow between genres and techniques. When asked what his style is, he smiles and replies with "all styles are my style".
Biography
Thomas Elias Lockhart III, is an International selling artist from Denver, Colorado. He has a graphic design background, but fine art has always been his passion. Thomas is a self taught artist that is very diverse in his style and mediums. His love for art and color contribute
Immensely in his imagery. He loves working in many different styles and mediums. He is always growing, studying and continues to enhance his art abilities.
Thomas also loves working with kids in developing their creativity. It is Thomas’ desire that his art work and design will inspire, encourage and compel others to think, follow their dreams and enjoy the many beauties of life that are often hidden in the world of art.
Thomas is inspired by artist like El Salvador Dali, Thomas Kinkade, Paul Goodnight, George Hunt and Zoaming Wu to name a few.
Museum/Library:
* Lucy Craft Laney -
(Best of Show Chairman of the Board Award
James Brown Visual Soul) (Augusta, GA)
*Blair Caldwell Library (Denver, CO)
Galleries:
* Von Tornow, One 2 One , Guirys, Grace Gallery
* Children's Hospital (Anschutz Campus, CO)
*Denver Seminary College Campus Gallery
* Cottonwood Center of the Arts, CO
* Greenwood Gallery, Tulsa OK
* Overdue Recognition Gallery, MA
Commissions:
2012 Public Art Commission, Logo Mural, Bennie E. Goodwin After School Academic Program, Aurora, CO
2008 Chesapeake Bay General Hospital, Chesapeake, VA Public Art, Land & Sea
2008 Stafford Mansion, Washington, DC
2007 Denver, Center of Cosmetic Dentistry, (Mural) Aurora, CO
5 Points Business District, Denver, CO
2021 Maurkice Pouncey NFL Steelers
Awards:
2021 Spectrum Art Basel Miami, FL (Director’s Award Winner)
2021 Ohio State University (Cultural development Artist Award)
2022 Who’s Who In America
Film:
*2021 Who We Are:
A Chronicle of Racism In America (National)
*Rocky Mountain PBS Painting history:
Colorado Black Arts Festival profile
Magazine Covers & Articles:
My Black Colorado Magazine (2)
Boulder News Weekly Cover
Pigment International Magazine
Black Art In America News Paper
Venue:
Cam Newtons- TheFellaship
Cigar Atlanta, GA
UNITED Airlines, DIA
Private Collections:
Tyler Perry/Tyler Perry Studios
Peter Parros/American Actor
Ilyasah Shabazz/Malcolm X Daughter
Rick Parros/Denver Broncos
Von Miller/Denver Broncos
Casey Hampton/Pittsberg Steelers
Matthew Burkett/Fishermans Group
Curtis Aikens /Business Entrepreneur
Mike Tomlin/ NFL Steelers Head Coach
Barika Butler, MD/ Chief Medical Off/CEO
Senator Dr Patricia Van Pelt of Chicago
Johnathan Cyprien NFL
Children’s Hospital, Colorado
Art shows around the country Including but not limited to:
* Martha’s Vineyard AA Film Festival (MA)
* A Taste of Colorado (CO)
* Chicago African Arts Festival (IL)
* Black Arts Festival (CO)
* Black Fine Art Fair
* 5 Points Jazz Festival (CO)
* Winter Park Jazz Festival (CO
* Aspen Fine Art Show (CO)
* Beaver Creek Fine Art Show (CO)
* Hyde Park (FL)
* 2021 Spectrum Art Basel Miami, FL
(Director’s Award Winner/Best Solo Artist)
* National Black Fine Arts Show (NY)
* NFL- Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers
* Bridge Builders Organization (FL)
* Black Caucus (Washington, DC)
* October Gallery (PA)
* Phillip Morris
* Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. (Washington, DC)
* Rio Grande (NM)
* Art Deco (FL)
* Harlem Fine Art Show-American Tour
* Black Fine Art Fair
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