Sharing My Vision - Giving You Joy
Having the opportunity to share my artwork through the BBC has been an astounding experience. It has meant that many more people far and wide from the USA, Europe and beyond have discovered my artwork and their reaction has inspired me further to share my next chapter of paintings.
Painting for me was always about HOPE, even at times in my life when I felt hopeless. We are all living in hope, it keeps us persevering, it allows us to get through the darker days in our lives. Having the light at the end of the tunnel to focus on is immensely important for our daily well-being. My artworks act as that vision of Hope, the physical place or the peak mental state that we’re all longing for - projections of the self into a better future.
Read the full article here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-53097748
An artist says the coronavirus lockdown has taught him to "slow down, to take the foot off the gas, and to enjoy the smaller things".
Samuel Thomas, from Norwich, has been sharing his paintings on social media while he is unable to hold exhibitions.
The 33-year-old said during the pandemic, he had found inspiration on walks or cycles in the countryside.
"There is so much joy and wonder surrounding us in our lives, sometimes we just need reminding of it," he says
The artist said he wanted to show the "joy and wonder" in everyday life Samuel Thomas said his work was about capturing the beauty of Norfolk
Mr Thomas, who is self-taught, said that lockdown had not changed his working life.
"I have always worked from my home studio spending lots of time alone," he said.
He said he believed art "still holds value and reverence" even during the coronavirus pandemic. Samuel Thomas said his art shows Norfolk as "vibrant and euphoric". Samuel Thomas is a full-time professional artist and is self-taught
The artist, who has been painting professionally for 12 years, said he wanted to "capture North Norfolk in a new and exciting light for a new generation of people".
He said the county had "radiance, charm and beauty" which he wants to illuminate.
"Daily lockdown has heightened my inspiration as it has taught me to really truly appreciate the small things," he said.
"Art helps people appreciate the fact that life will get better, that there is always hope.’