Richard Thomas (21st Century) American, Gouache on Paper Nude. Figurative expressionist painting featuring a seated person rendered in bold shades of red and purple, positioned against a vibrant backdrop of large, abstract color blocks in blue, teal, and orange. Framed.

Provenance: Obtained directly from the artist.

Overall Size: 19 1/2 x 17 in.
Sight Size: 11 x 9 in.

Richard Thomas is a figurative and portrait artist based in the Sarasota–Bradenton area, maintaining a studio on Anna Maria Island. Known for his expressive drawings and watermedia works, he focuses on the human figure with an economical, confident line and a strong sense of psychological presence. His style reflects influences from artists such as Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt, Edvard Munch, and Henri Matisse, blending modernist sensibilities with direct observation. Thomas has exhibited locally, including at Sarasota galleries, and is recognized within the regional arts community for his disciplined draftsmanship and evocative approach to the figure.

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