Noel Thomas, AWS ~ Watercolors

Noel Thomas, AWS
Watercolors

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All artwork on this site is © Copyright Noel Thomas, and is not to be printed or reproduced in any way.



"Megler Bridge"

Megler Bridge - by Noel Thomas
The 4 1/3 mile bridge connects Oregon and Washington at Astoria.
"Ship from 14th Street"

Ship from 14th Street - by Noel Thomas
Several ships go up and down the Columbia each day.
"Port of Astoria No. 1"

Port of Astoria No. 1 - by Noel Thomas
This wonderful old building was recently torn down.



"Columbian Cafe"

Columbian Cafe - by Noel Thomas
A terrific place for fresh fish and pasta dishes
"Trolley"

Trolley - by Noel Thomas
A fun ride up and down Astoria's waterfront
"Orion"

Orion - by Noel Thomas
One of the fishing trollers at the East Basin



"The Liberty"

The Liberty - by Noel Thomas
. . . is being restored to its original beauty.
"Fishing Boat"

Fishing Boat - by Noel Thomas
One of our rugged old gill-netters
"Woman with Fruit"

Woman with Fruit - by Noel Thomas
Astoria's Sunday Market



"Columbia on the Columbia"

Columbia on the Columbia - by Noel Thomas
In for some repairs
"Float House"

Float House - by Noel Thomas
On the nearby John Day River
"Walker"

Walker - by Noel Thomas
Gretchen and her companion



"Irene"

Irene - by Noel Thomas
One of the tug fleet
"Tracks"

Tracks - by Noel Thomas
Astoria's working waterfront
"On Ice"

On Ice - by Noel Thomas
Columbia salmon



Noel is a featured artist at the RiverSea Gallery, 1160 Commercial Street, Astoria, Oregon.
Inquire about Noel's work through the gallery: (503) 325-1270.



Artist's Statement

I find the tension of the watercolor medium freeing. When I stand in front of the easel I feel like I've happened upon an old love - sometimes thrilling, sometimes "impossible," always intense. Though I am influenced by many artists, I feel I am my own painter - my watercolors don't look like anyone else's. Good or bad, they're mine: a moody bowl of fruit one day, a rusting cargo ship leaving port the next. I paint what's out my window, in my studio, on location, and from photographs - whatever grabs me. I have no rules, no agenda - just myself, the paint and the paper.


About the Artist

Noel Thomas paints watercolors from his studio in Astoria, and is represented by the RiverSea Gallery here. He is a Signature Member of the prestigious American Watercolor Society, and his work has shown at their International Exhibitions in New York, as well as at the Salmagundi Club show, New York, and the McGrath-Dunham Gallery in Castine, Maine. Recent awards include the Winsor & Newton Painting Award from the Northwest Watercolor Society in 2002. He is a graduate of the Los Angeles Art Center College.



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