Short Biography of
Barry Thomas
A retired Pharmacist, I have always been interested in Art, obtaining a distinction at A level. Over the years I have always painted, mainly watercolour, the difficulty of the medium attracting me and I am an admirer of Jeanne Dobie (Making Color Sing). She uses a restricted colour palette to brilliant effect.
I am also an admirer of Burt Silverman, who seems to break all the rules of watercolour to produce superb portraits, and of Andrew Loomis, for portrait drawing.
I have attended many life drawing classes, learning to use watercolour swiftly, and have used the OCA. I was a member of The Twyford Guild of Artists until I moved away a few years ago.
I now use a 20 inch flat screen iMac G5 for my paintings.
A retired Pharmacist, I have always been interested in Art, obtaining a distinction at A level. Over the years I have always painted, mainly watercolour, the difficulty of the medium attracting me and I am an admirer of Jeanne Dobie (Making Color Sing). She uses a restricted colour palette to brilliant effect.
I am also an admirer of Burt Silverman, who seems to break all the rules of watercolour to produce superb portraits, and of Andrew Loomis, for portrait drawing.
I have attended many life drawing classes, learning to use watercolour swiftly, and have used the OCA. I was a member of The Twyford Guild of Artists until I moved away a few years ago.
I now use a 20 inch flat screen iMac G5 for my paintings.
