Thomas Cannon

Paints Ohio

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A little Ohio cardinal in fresco

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I've searched all over, and read many books to learn the secrets of true fresco painting, but all I found was a lot of nonsense and misinformation. Nobody, it seems, knows how to properly execute this ancient art technique, even in Italy. For me, a eureka moment came when I read that the ancient frescoes of Pompeii were commonly POLISHED with spoons. That's when I finally put it all together and unlocked the mystery of this magic.

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Fresco/Grotesque

I've searched all over, and read many books to learn the secrets of true fresco painting, but all I found was a lot of nonsense and misinformation. Nobody, it seems, knows how to properly execute this ancient art technique, even in Italy. For me, a eureka moment came when I read that the ancient frescoes of Pompeii were commonly POLISHED with spoons. That's when I finally put it all together and unlocked the mystery of this magic.

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Angry Prime Minister

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Contact Mindscape

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Hi Thomas, I fell in love with your Artwork at Morels in Las Vegas. I love to go there for cocktails and just get lost in the artwork. I was wondering do you sell these paintings or was this just a one time thing you did for Morels? Thank you,

Thanks for the kind words!

I believe I have 1 left from that series- the rest have all been sold. If you are interested you can reach me directly at 323-243-5905

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Hi! Looking at one of your paintings at the Morel bar at the Palazzo in Vegas. Got into a debate with two guys about it - the one with two women being intimate. I think the arm on the outer edge of the painting belongs to the woman on top. Can you put this debate to rest? Thanks!

Yes, the arm on the outer edge belongs to the woman on top!

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These hand painted Talavera tiles from Mexico were badly damaged and in some cases missing.  We were able repair them and also fabricate completely new hand painted replicas that were indistinguishable from the originals.  In all, we made over 90 new tiles and refurbished approximately 350.

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"Into my Arms"

sold to Lisa McGuinness 2/10/14

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I don't normally do ceramic faux finishes, but when a friend told me how much they would be charged to have a vintage tile reproduced by a ceramicist, I had mercy.

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Air (can hurt you too)  18" x 18" Oil on Panel.

This piece from my solo show last year at this time just sold to the wonderful Raymond Lee.

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Sitting atop a 12' ladder at Morel's French Bistro & Steakhouse (Las Vegas Palazzo) gazing at the mirror bubbles as they erupt from a mirrored wall.

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My Escher inspired floor design was much more difficult than I had imagined possible; still I am glad I did it now that it's done.

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Here is a quick 2-day mural I did with the amazing Pamela Mower-Conner way out in West Covina (funny because I grew up near Highway 39).  This is the downsized version, which originally was going to span the wall with a 40'x 15' California landscape, above which the logo would float.  It's still tough times out there for artists, though the bankers seem to be doing fine.