I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Mark and Nicole Thomason. They are Catholic artists in Colorado, and we discuss the artistic process, why art matters, AI, evangelization, and so much more. I highly recommend that you check out this conversation and check out their website at www.thomasonart.com.
About Mark (From his website)
Mark Thomason has been a professional artist for over 25 years. He earned his BFA from Metro State University (MSU), Denver, CO and a Master of Arts in Theology from Franciscan University in Ohio, and completed his theological studies at the Angelicum in Rome, Italy. Mark has been a part of Grace Gallery on Santa Fe, Denver, CO and the 40 West Gallery in Denver, CO. Mark was invited by his professor to be a part of a collaborative show with MSU at the Center for Visual Art in Denver. Mark’s expressive style renders the viewer wanting to understand his work. Mark has also had work in a show at St. Mary’s College in Moraga, CA alongside Marc Chagall’s artwork. Mark has shown all over the country and Rome, Italy. Mark has been a part of an artists co-op for over 10 years, he has displayed and sold his work at local churches, art festivals, breweries, shops, and galleries. He has worked in many capacities of ministry and education in the Catholic Church.
About Nicole (From Her Website)
Nicole Thomason is a professional artist, dynamic teacher, and mother of five boys. She earned her BFA and K-12 Visual Arts teaching license from the University of MN, Duluth, and a Master of Arts in Theology from Franciscan University in Ohio, and completed her theological studies at the Angelicum in Rome, Italy. Nicole has always worked as an artist and she began showing professionally in 2010. Nicole approaches her drawings and paintings with rich Scandinavian designs from her heritage, folk art style, and expressive nature drawings. She is a part of 40 West Gallery and has shown at Grace Gallery on Santa Fe in Denver, CO. She was awarded an art excellence for her piece in the show Drawing the Line at 40 West Gallery. Nicole has been a part of an artists co-op for over 10 years, she has displayed and sold her work at local churches, art festivals, breweries, shops, and galleries. She has over 20 years of teaching various subjects to all ages and grade levels. She has spoken at many venues about faith and education. She presently teaches K-8 Art at a private school in Denver. She served on the art curriculum renewal team for the Archdiocese of Denver.
Watch the interview here.
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