Phyllis Thomas
Santa Monica, CA
Creating visual images to evoke the senses, I provide therapeutic art for the veteran community. As an business I create reproductions from my art series.
MessageNOTABLE ART ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Article of Phyllis Thomas Miller, January /Winter issue of Avow Magazine, pages 16 to 21.
At present, since August of 2022, art ("The Price of Freedom")on exhibit at Dulles International Airport Washington DC
Since August 2022, art "Love" and "Universe Travels" have been exhibited at The Oceanside Museum of Art, Oceanside, California.
From June 2022 to July 2022, the art "Water is Life" will be exhibited at the Library of Congress.
- "Paint & Sip"/The Veterans Art Venue, a veteran art project, 2017 to present.
- Artist's creation series: "Vibrant Nature & Universe Sensations." A collection of works celebrating nature and its grace.
- Founder of the "The Veterans Art Venue: a non-profit veteran organization.
- Contract awarded to provide art for the interiors of The Menlo Housing project for veterans, 2015 & 2016
- First Place winner of the VA Western Regional Arts Competition 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016,2017,2018,2019, and 2020 for the painting "Heaven's Playground" and Boots in Transformation."
- Art published by the "Military of The Arts Foundation, November issue of 2018.
- The Saban Theater, Beverly Hills, Ca, Meroe Gallery & Amazing Grace Gallery, of La Vegas, NV, coordinated an art auction to raise funds for The California Veterans Homes of West Los Angeles, Ca. 2014
- Invited by Plowshares to Snow shares exhibit, San Francisco: 2013 & 2014 & 2015
- Asked by the art curator of the Los Angeles City Hall to display art series for three years., from 2010 to 2013
- 2008 Article in The Argonaut of Marina Del Rey, California
- Medical illustration: John Hopkins (Private Medical Publication work).1988
LEADERSHIP
- Founder and Director of "The Veteran Art Venue. "Lead art exhibitions, hosts to fellow veterans through "Paint & sip" and art instructional venues.
- Guest panel speaker before the California State Senate budget committee (Subject; The importance of art therapy for the veteran community, 2018
- Art instructor to veteran patients of PTSD via a grant award by The Annenberg Foundation/Strawberry Flag, Summer Session of 2010.
- Service officer for The American Legion Post #322:
- They coordinated art exhibitions to pay tribute to veterans within the art community.
CURRENT ACTIVITIES
- Art reproduction installations and exhibitions for May 2021 to May 2021, locations of Dulles airport, The Women's Military Memorial, at the formal entrance of the Arlington National Cemetary, the Walter Reed Medical Center, and other sites. Interior and exteriors instructional design, art for the entertainment industry, set design, and veteran community humanitarian endeavors via The Veterans Art Venue.
Statement
Hello, I'm Phyllis, a life-long artist, and California native.
Creating visual images that spark self-reflection and motivate the healing process is my passion. As a Vietnam-era Navy veteran, I find guiding therapeutic art groups for the veteran community enriching.
I love experimenting with colors, textures, and techniques and using various surfaces, including canvas, wood, metals—even footwear! Many of my creations have been featured in interior art placements, restoration projects, and mural commissions.
Inspired by outdoor vistas, much of my artwork features unusual landscapes where I highlight nature's graceful beauty. You can see my celebration of spirit in the Vibrant Nature and Universe Sensations series or the integration of man and universe in Man & Energy. And The Price of Freedom is my visual tribute to the courageous men and women of our military.
Every day I find joy, hope, and acceptance in my craft. My wish for you is that through my artwork, you experience the same.
Thank you, Phyllis Thomas/Artist/Veteran/US Navy-Vietnam
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