Thomas Akers
Buena Vista, Va - United States
Thomas Akers - Fine Artist
Member Since: 10/09/2007
Thomas (Tom) Akers, b: 1942 is an award winning Virginia artist whose family has longstanding roots in that state and has included some noted painters. He studied art and painting at American University, Washington, DC; and has a background as an illustrator and forensic artist. Although having had a continuing personal occupation with fine art, he nevertheless returned relatively late to its painting in earnest.
Usually painting in watercolors and acrylics, his works are realistic but reflect the artist's particular regard for the Impressionist and American Ashcan schools in both his choices of subjects for painting and their style of rendering.
Works by the artist are in private and corporate collections in the United States and England. He is currently represented by the Atlanta Art Gallery in Atlanta, Georgia & Studio Eleven in Lexington, Virginia. He is also a current artist member of the Academy of Fine Arts at Lynchburg, Virginia and is listed in the World Artist Directory.
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Pedlars Child Art Studio and Gallery
January 9th, 2008
Thomas Akers will be opening a new art studio and gallery in Buena Vista, Virginia the first part of February 2008. Pedlar's Child Art Studio & Gallery will be located at 2077 Magnolia Avenue Buena Vista, Va. 24416; offering original fine art and fi...
January 2nd, 2008
Before time spirals on, I would like to extend a sincere "thank you" to those who purchased prints in the past year and to those taking the time to comment on works. I hope that you gained some degree of the pleasure your actions extend to me and tha...
October 16th, 2007
To learn more about the story, thoughts and inspiration behind this and many other works by the artist; please visit the website: ThomasAkers.com