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Richard Thomas, Sculptor, accepted into the 2010 17th Annual Napa Valley Mustard Festival Juried Visual Art Competition
The Offering at Mustard Magic
We’re pleased to announce that Richard Thomas’ latest sculpture, “The Offering” was accepted into the juried Napa Valley Mustard Festival Visual Art Competition and was on display at the opening night of the Mustard Festival at the Culinary Institute of America in St. Helena, CA. The opening event for the Mustard Festival is “Mustard Magic”, a gala event to kick off a two-month season of sensational food, wine and art events. Richard’s sculpture, “The Offering” looked incredible under the lights in the Vintners Hall of Fame at the Culinary Institute.  Since the evening was “The Offering’s” premier debut, she drew a lot of attention and admiration from the party goers.
"The Offering" Being Admired
After an evening of fun and frivolity, “The Offering” was taken to St. Supery Vineyards and Winery where she will remain on display through March, 2010. Another edition of “The Offering” was delivered to Art On Main Gallery in St. Helena (www.imagesnapavalley.com) where the sculpture proudly stands to greet all visitors to the gallery!
Richard Thomas with his wife, Sheri Ziebell at Mustard Magic
Barb and Bart O'Brien of O'Brien Estates (www.obrienestates.com) with Sheri Ziebell and Richard Thomas
O’Brien Estates Winery “Night of Unrestrained Reserve” highlights Richard Thomas Sculptures
Richard Thomas, Sculptor, Barb and Bart O'Brien celebrating and enjoying "A Night of Unrestrained Reserve"
Saturday evening, October 17th, was ”A Night of Unrestrained Reserve” hosted by Bart and Barb O’Brien at their beautiful estate winery in Napa, CA. (www.obrienestates.com) The evening began with wine, of course (!) and a dazzling sunset. Bart and Barb O’Brien very graciously offered to display Richard Thomas’ sculptures in their tasting cellar where the event was held. Richard’s bronze sculptures, “Loving Life” and “Early Harvest” were a hit with party goers. The romantic theme of the sculptures and Bart and Barb’s love story seem to go hand in hand.  The O’Brien’s  visited Napa Valley on their third date over 20 years ago and fell in love with each other as well as Napa Valley. The rest is history! For a real treat, you must sample their flagship wine, “Seduction”, which is absolutely amazing!!
Richard Thomas, Sculptor with David Yorgensen, Winemaker at O'Brien Estates
Richard Thomas, Sculptor with his wife Sheri Ziebell, toasting to O'Brien's Seduction (with "Loving Life" in the background!)
Live Sculpting Demonstration by Richard Thomas, Sculptor, intrigued crowds at Cheers! St. Helena
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
Richard Thomas with Suzanne Perkins at Art on Main in St. Helena, California
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!