about the artist

San Francisco native Thomas Wood was born into a family of distinguished artists and grew up in an environment where art was ever-present. He drew and painted from an early age.

With a B.A. from University of California Berkeley and an M.A. In English from San Francisco State University, he taught college composition and literature for several years in New York and California. He also worked in educational media and photography, and has been involved in music and theater.

For decades, he has shown professionally in numerous solo and group shows, many supporting environmental organizations. His paintings are part of many private collections.

He paints, in oils, outdoors in nature. His large studio canvases are adapted from his on-location work. 

His studio in Nicasio is open to visitors for occasional scheduled exhibits and otherwise by appointment.

"I'm looking closely, painting honestly. I take no shortcut, follow no formula or convention, as I strive for experiential authenticity.

"My paintings are landscapes, yet they are not only depiction, but a personal response to the emotional and spiritual essence of nature, perhaps suggesting universal themes. 

"I want to make paintings that one may enjoy and contemplate over time."

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