Thomas was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. From early childhood he was interested in the creative arts. Thomas excelled in his high school art classes, receiving excellence awards for his work. Following high school, he pursued his passion for creating, attending a variety of classes in drawing, painting, and wood carving for two and a half years in Melbourne, Florida. In 2000, Thomas was accepted to the Savannah College of Art and Design, in Savannah, Georgia and joined their Furniture Design program. He consistently made the Dean’s List and received awards and recognition in two college shows. During his time in Savannah, Thomas received an award in the college Sculpture show, his work was featured in the National Furniture Society Auction hosted by the college and his Senior Cabinet was selected to appear in the College catalogue and website. Thomas graduated in the fall of 2004 Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Fine Art in Furniture Design and a Minor in Sculpture.

 

The open space and stark contrasts of the desert southwest greatly influence my work. I am drawn eternally to the play of light and shadow, how light plays off surfaces and how it dances across vast vistas. The natural world, the wilderness and the emptiness are my great companions and the sources of my inspiration. I strive for fluidity and congruence in all of my work, from painting to sculpture to furniture. All art has a function, whether it hangs on the wall, sits on a table or holds ones possessions or even oneself. Functionality is of the utmost importance to me. In that, I will continually strive for stability, balance, and simplicity in all of my work to achieve the desired function.