Artist Kevin Thomas continues to distil his passion for life on canvas

Kevin Thomas’ interest in art was sparked while he was in nursery school. His teacher would give them a few minutes in class to shape things using play dough. “I’ve been an artist for as long as I can remember. I started in nursery school while playing with play dough. I would create things that no child my age was able to do, then I started drawing with pencils,” he told Guyana Times.
Thomas is a 26-year-old registered nurse by profession who hails from the mining town of Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice). He is also a barber and entrepreneur. During an interview with this publication, he explained that art has always been something he loves.
“In primary school, a classmate offered me $20 to draw a map and I was then known as the artist for my class. Over the years I would do drawings and paintings from time to time for myself.” But it was not until 2020 that Thomas started drawing again, and things took off from there. Every one of his pieces has a story to tell, and he is inspired to paint based on random thoughts.
“When it comes to my drawings or paintings, I usually am inspired by people all over since I mostly do portraits, and I’m also inspired by the beauty of nature. Whenever I see anything artistic, I would try to see how I can get as good as that. My family and friends would also help motivate me to continue doing art because they love my work.”
The young man confessed that he is especially driven by the beauty of his pieces. While he is more drawn to portrait drawings and paintings, Thomas also loves doing nature paintings as well as any painting that contains trees, sunsets, rivers, and mountains. According to him, his best piece is a painting he had recently done called King and Queen.

“It is a very beautiful piece that would capture the eyes of everyone where ever it goes, it also has a wonderful meaning behind it. It took me two days to complete,” he said, adding that the painting is currently being offered for sale.
Although he does not have a favourite artist, Thomas is amazed by the sight of beautiful artwork, and most times he is unaware of who created it.
“However, I have had the opportunity recently to meet with Mr Campton Babb, a Guyanese artist, and I have grown fond of his work,” he stated. Thomas sees art as a major part of his future and hopes to one day open a gallery where he can display his artwork for people to enjoy.
His advice to young artists is to “keep striving for better. Never neglect your current talent. Do not ever regret a customer or client because they play a major part in keeping you on the path of artistry and building your brand. Use the internet and research ways in which you can develop your work.”
Persons desirous of viewing more of Thomas’ work can do so here: https://m.facebook.com/Portrait-Drawings-Art-by-KT-101052981777787/?ref= bookmarks. He can be contacted on 592-665-1626.