Charles Thomas

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Charles Thomas, b1960, began his art career in graphic design in 1981 and then spent 12 years as an illustrator before delving into fine art in 1998. As a fine artist, Thomas' work has been recognized by the Oil Painters of America and the American Impressionist Society, where he has been a finalist in their national exhibitions. Charles makes his home in rural Southern Arizona, where he can often be found exploring trails, backroads and byways, in search of the next painting.

Selected Awards
2026 Richeson School of Art & Gallery Casein National Juried show Second Place
2025 California Art Club “Awakening The Earth” Juried show acceptance
2022 American Impressionist Society Finalist, National Juried Exhibition
2020 American Impressionist Society Finalist, National Juried Exhibition
2019 American Impressionist Society Finalist, National Juried Exhibition
2019 Sedona Plein Air Judge’s Choice Award
2019 Oil Painters of America, Finalist, National Juried Exhibition
2019 Oil Painters of America, Finalist, Western Regional Juried Exhibition
2018 American Impressionist Society, Finalist, National Juried Exhibition
2017 Southwest Art Magazine Award of Excellence, Phippen Museum Western Art Show St
2017 St. George Art Museum, Purchase Award
2016 American Impressionist Society, Finalist, National Juried Exhibition
2016 Bisbee Plein Air First Place