​Exploring Realism to Abstraction 

Thanks for visiting.  I invite you to explore my art work!  I know it's a bit unusual for a homepage to feature martini glasses and figure drawings, but that's currently my focus!

I have always been fascinated by textures found in nature whether it be a leaf, tree bark, shells, rocks or whatever and a love of these organic textures has built a foundation for a lot of my art through the years.  That is until recently when I suddenly discovered glass!  I began looking and I do mean REALLY examining the nature of glass and experimenting with manipulating reflections and using light and liquid to abstract and distort shape.  I love the abstractions and shapes I’m finding in glass.  I’m enjoying the process of painting this series even more by working back and forth between creating very abstract pieces and using vintage cocktail glasses and realism to catch that Palm Springs vibe!
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Concurrently, I continue my life-long study of the human figure regularly drawing and painting from live models.  My intent is to  capture a glimpse of our life experience and ultimately what it means to be "human;" our emotions, struggles, victories and ultimately peace through the art of the nude.

Laurel Goddard Thomas is a west coast artist based in Palm Springs, California..