Richard Thomas, Sculptor, working on "Rush to Crush"

Carolyne Hawley (www.hawleyfineart.com) , a local artist from Morongo Valley, also participated in the El Paseo Art Walk at Richard Danskin Galleries.  She is a renowned equine artist and produced a beautiful equestrian figure while demonstrating her talent to the crowds.

Richard Thomas, Sculptor, with Carolyne Hawley, Painter

Over 250 people came into Richard Danskin Galleries for the Art Walk and were warmly greeted Geoff and Val Douglas, gallery owners and Jeanie Faillers, gallery administrator.  The patrons were very friendly and we appreciated the opportunity to share our work.  It’s always a pleasure to welcome new collectors. 

Carolyne Hawley, Painter, Richard Thomas, Sculptor with Geoff Douglas, Owner of Richard Danskin Galleries

Richard Danskin Galleries, Palm Desert, CA

In addition to the two sculptures currently featured at Richard Danskin Galleries, two other sculptures, “Grand Opening” and “Grapes of Joy” will be presented  for this special event.  Richard plans to introduce to the public for its premier debut, his latest work-in-progress, “Rush to Crush”  This sculpture highlights Richard’s creative sculpting techniques while bringing together a playful trio;  Bacchus and a pair of Muses, for a grape crushing full body hug of joy!  Please come join us on Thursday, May 6th for a delightful evening.

Richard Thomas, Sculptor with Suzanne Perkins, Art on Main Gallery Director, discussing "The Offering"

On a recent visit to Napa Valley, Richard Thomas, Sculptor and his wife Sheri Ziebell, had an opportunity to visit with Suzanne Perkins and “The Offering”.  The sculpture looks wonderful in the gallery and has received a lot of attention since her arrival.

Sheri Ziebell with her husband, Richard Thomas, Sculptor, posing with "The Offering"

Richard Danskin Galleries, Palm Desert, CA

Richard Thomas, Sculptor, is very pleased to announce his bronze sculptures are now featured at Richard Danskin Galleries(www.richarddanskin.com)  on El Paseo in Palm Desert.  Geoff and Val Douglas, gallery owners , along with Jeanie Faillers, graciously welcomed Richard’s bronze sculptures, “Loving Life” and “Early Harvest” into their beautiful gallery.  Richard Thomas and his wife, Sheri Ziebell, delivered the sculptures personally and were very impressed with the gallery as well as the surrounding prestigious El Paseo area.  Richard and Sheri are delighted to be represented in Palm Desert by Richard Danskin Galleries and can envision the bronze sculptures enhancing wine cellars throughout Palm Desert.

On Friday night, September 4th, Richard Thomas, Sculptor, exhibited his completed bronze sculptures and worked on two of his “in-process” sculptures at Art on Main (www.imagesnapavalley.com) in St. Helena, CA.  Cheers! St. Helena, a social event, brought nearly 4,0000 visitors to Main Street in St. Helena to enjoy live music, a marching band, shopping. food, wine and naturally art!

Richard Thomas explaining the clay to bronze process to guests

Richard was more than happy to field questions from the visitors who were genuinely interested in his sculptures.  The spirited people who came to Art on Main were happy, friendly, full of smiles with lots of laughter and enjoyed the gallery atmosphere and wonderful art.  Art on Main gallery owners, Tom and Nancie Brown were at the gallery for the event, as well as Suzanne Perkins, Gallery Director.  Sandy Maus, Director of Marketing for Tin Barn Vineyards (www.tinbarnvineyards.com) graciously poured wine tastes for the streams of people flowing into the gallery.

Sheri Ziebell withRichard Thomas, Sculptor, posing with Richard's "Grapes of Joy"

Suzanne Perkins, Art on Main, Richard Thomas, Sculptor, Sandy Maus, Tin Barn Vineyards with a smiling, toasting Bacchus

High Level Meeting between Suzanne Perkins, Art on Main and Richard Thomas, Sculptor

Richard Thomas, Sculptor  and Suzanne Perkins from Art on Main in St. Helena, California, www.imagesnapavalley.com (click on ”What’s New” under Art on Main for Richard Thomas) are in a high-level serious meeting discussing the next sale!  Suzanne had just completed a sale of Richard Thomas’ “Loving Life” so Richard and Sheri stopped into Art on Main to congratulate her.  We really appreciate Suzanne’s efforts in representing Richard’s sculptures and feel we have a great team supporting us!

As we always say, “Life is just too short to be taken too seriously!”

Suzanne Perkins with Richard Thomas, Sculptor, on a more serious note - but not too serious!