Canadian artist Dave Thomas residing in Edmonton, Alberta is known for his colourful and vivid portraits and figurative paintings that juxtapose classical and modern painting techniques to create a narrative that reflects current culture.
Dave splits his time between studio work and mural commissions.
‘’ The process of making a painting, constantly shifting between realism and abstraction; trying to find harmony between the two, mirrors my process of being mindful in a zeitgeist in which there is a lot more than meets the eye”.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
Reflections – Naess Gallery – 2021
Connectivity – The Front Gallery – 2018
The Unfinished Symphony – Naess Gallery – 2016
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
No Fear – Harcourt house Gallery – 2023
Configured – Harcourt House Gallery – 2023
Red – The Front Gallery – 2020
New Paintings – The Front Gallery – 2019
Our Many Paths – The Front Gallery – 2019
Beyond Realism – The Front Gallery – 2019
Christmas Salon – The Front Gallery – 2018
Disseminate – The Front Gallery – 2017
Fine Art Of Schmoozy – Latitude 53 Gallery – 2016
Centre Of Your Mind – Lotus Gallery – 2016
Allure – Lotus Gallery – 2016
Portraits – Naess Gallery – 2016
Le Figure – Lotus Gallery – 2016
Touching The Void – Harcourt Gallery – 2016
Girls, Women, Lives – Naess Gallery – 2015
What Can’t You Do With A Sketchbook- Artisan Nook – 2015
Doctors and Derrières ( art auction ) – Enterprise Square – 2012
Recharged – Harcourt Gallery – 2011
Persona Grata – Walterdale Playhouse – 2011
Finally Legal – Harcourt House Gallery – 2010
Thespiae – Naess Gallery – 2010
Doctors And Derrières ( art auction ) – Enterprise Square – 2009
Hot – Harcourt House Gallery – 2009
Doctors And Derrières ( art auction ) – Enterprise Square
SELECTED MURAL PROJECTS
Isaute Quebec City Lobby Mural – 25’ x 57.5’ – 2025
Sonic 102.9 Radio Edmonton – Selected artist of the year in conjunction with the Edmonton Mural
Festival – 28.5’x60’ – 2024
Edmonton Mural Festival – Brookview Hall four walls 6.5’x 50’ – 2024
Isaute Montreal Lobby Mural – 30’x 30’ – 2024
Salvation Army Fort Mc Murray – Fort Mc Murray DRIP grant revitalization program – 10’x 120’ – 2023
Fort Saskatchewan Downtown Revitalization Mural – 12’x 24’ – 2023
Fort Saskatchewan Downtown Revitalization Mural – 18’x 60’ – 2022
Taber Alberta Downtown Revitalization Mural – 8’x 80’ – 2022
Taber Alberta Downtown Revitalization Mural – 9’x 30’ – 2022
Potterie – Potterie in conjunction with Fairview Alberta ‘Revitalization Grant – 14’x50’ – 2022
Launchpad Lobby Mural – 20’x40’ – 2022
Peace River Alberta – Municipal Revitalization Program – Painted on Diabond panels – 8’x16’ – 2022
Peace River Alberta – Municipal Revitalization Program – 18.5’ x 60’ – 2021
Peace River Alberta – Municipal Revitalization Program – A collage mural involving 40 4’x 8’ painted Diabond panels – 2021
PRESS
Art Because – Connectivity – Interview Dave and Al Thomas – July 2018
The Edmonton Journal – Art Pic – June 2, 2016
The Edmonton Journal – Artistry With An Airbrush – October 14, 2005
The Edmonton Sun – Duo Has Designs On Success – May 22, 2005
The Edmonton Sun – Local Artist Keeps On Trucking – July 21, 2000
TELEVISION
City TV Live – September 13 2024
City TV Live – 2016
The Big Breakfast – A Channel – 2005
Global Morning News with Loraine Mansbridge 1999
The Edge Tv – 1995
RADIO
SONIC Radio 102.9 – Interview and contest in promotion of Sonic Mural – 2024