All purchases of Karl Thomas’ work can now be made at The Artist Enclave. Click here to shop! New customers receive 20% off their first purchase.
“Grand Canyon Winter” | 36” x 48” | Oil on Canvas
A Lifelong Journey
Thomas creates scenes that are both exciting and fresh, as they often capture the first impression of what the artist has seen. It's easy to see when viewing a Karl Thomas painting that he has been magnetized by his subject. His paintings have a special quality that portray the crispness of the air and the movement of the sun in a landscape.
Widely acclaimed for his plein air compositions of the Grand Canyon of Arizona, The Grand Tetons of Wyoming and Wasatch Mountains near his home, Karl Thomas acknowledges the influences of Inness, Sargent, Bierstadt and Moran on what he describes as his own style of “realistic impressionism.”
Thomas currently resides in Provo, Utah. He studied fine art at the University of Utah, Brigham Young University (under the direction of William Whitaker), and at the L.A. Art Center. After teaching for eight years at the Waterford School, Karl started painting full-time in 1988. As a well recognized artist represented by galleries throughout the Western United States and in New York City, Karl has been included in the Collectors Sale in Dallas, the American Art Classic, and the Texas Renaissance Sale in Houston. He was featured in the January/February 1990 issue of Art of the West and was selected in the top 100 artists in the Arts for the Parks Exhibition in 1995. Locally, Karl has been invited to participate in the annual Zion’s Bank Art Show since it’s inception. He also attends the Sears Dixie Invitational, winning Best of Show, Purchase Awards and several First Place and Honorable Mentions over the years.
2017 - Karl Thomas with his wife, Renee, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Scottsdale, Arizona. Behind them hangs the 9’ x 22’ commission of Camelback Mountain. Read more about the project here.
“The first and last light of the day are usually the most dramatic...in a few moments, all the drama will be over.”
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Collectors
From first time buyers to seasoned collectors, purchasing fine art should always be an unforgettable experience. All paintings come with a signed Certificate of Authenticity and a frame-able yearly Christmas card will be sent to you each holiday. Meeting the artist in person is available and recommended! His studio is located in Orem, Utah, just off I-15. Please contact us to schedule your visit with Karl and view current works for sale.
Designers
Giclees are an affordable option for projects requiring large orders. Choose from over 25 of Karl’s best works with several size options. We work with a specialized printer in Provo with a solid reputation for printing fine art on canvas. Medical and dental offices, hotels and retirement centers stand out as quality facilities when special details like unique artwork are used. Contact us for pricing to the trade.
We are excited to have an office space where clients can view inventory for purchase, place orders for commissions, and meet Karl personally. Located in Orem, Utah, just off I-15. Call Courtney Bankhead at 801-623-9430 to set up an appointment.