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Karen Thomas

Montpellier, France
Artist (Painting, Printmaking)
Born 1963

Karen Thomas is a contemporary British artist known for her unique approach to depicting pop-culture figures and her dynamically expressive painting style. Born and raised in the vibrant artistic scene of Britain, Karen's passion for art blossomed from a young age, leading her to pursue a career as a professional artist.

Karen's distinctive style is characterized by her bold and loosely dynamic painting technique, which captures the essence of her subjects with vibrant energy. She is particularly renowned for her innovative reinterpretations of well-known pop-culture figures, notably through her infamous superhero collections. In these collections, Karen reconstructs the identities of beloved characters with wild expressionism, infusing them with a sense of vitality and movement that captivates viewers.

In addition to her superhero collections, Karen Thomas has gained recognition for her postcard collectibles, where she transposes celebrities into small yet utterly enigmatic portraits. Through this series, she showcases her talent for capturing the essence of her subjects in intimate and intriguing compositions, characterized by thick and vivacious brushstrokes.

Karen's distinguished style has garnered widespread acclaim, earning her opportunities to exhibit both individually and in group shows at prestigious venues around the world. She has showcased her work at the renowned RA Summer Exhibition, The Other Art Fair, and Art Below London, as well as international exhibitions such as SELECT Art Fair in New York, Affordable Art Fair in Hamburg, and the Berliner Liste in Berlin.

Discover contemporary artworks by Karen Thomas, browse recent artworks and buy online. Categories: contemporary french artists. Artistic domains: Painting, Printmaking. Account type: Artist , member since 2007 (Country of origin United Kingdom). Buy Karen Thomas's latest works on Artmajeur: Discover great art by contemporary artist Karen Thomas. Browse artworks, buy original art or high end prints.

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De ‘Shalako’ à ‘Johnny Guitar’ ou ‘River of no return’, Karen Thomas propose une sélection de peintures[...]
De ‘Shalako’ à ‘Johnny Guitar’ ou ‘River of no return’, Karen Thomas propose une sélection de peintures et sérigraphies librement inspirées du cinéma de légende en collaboration avec Agnès b, Montpellier.
Painting titled "Orange bather" by Karen Thomas, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Orange bather - Painting, 10.6x1 in ©2022 by Karen Thomas - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Bather, pink, orange, red, original painting
"Orange bather"

Acrylic on Canvas | 10.6x1 in

Not For Sale
Painting titled "Johnny Guitar" by Karen Thomas, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Johnny Guitar - Painting, 25.6x19.7 in ©2021 by Karen Thomas - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Cinema, Western woman, cowgirl, westerns, Johnny Guitar
"Johnny Guitar"

Acrylic on Paper | 25.6x19.7 in

On Request
Painting titled "Beach Girl" by Karen Thomas, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Beach Girl - Painting, 16.5x11.7 in ©2022 by Karen Thomas - Expressionism, expressionism-591, artwork_cat.Women, Beach, Bikini, Sand, Sky, Blue, Yellow
"Beach Girl"

Acrylic on Paper | 16.5x11.7 in

On Request
Painting titled "Et dieu créa la fem…" by Karen Thomas, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Et dieu créa la femme II - Painting, 12x8.4 in ©2022 by Karen Thomas - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Cinema, Black, Blue, Pink, Yellow, White
"Et dieu créa la femme II"

Acrylic on Paper | 12x8.4 in

On Request
Painting titled "Cowgirl II" by Karen Thomas, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Cowgirl II - Painting, 11.7x8.3 in ©2021 by Karen Thomas - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Cinema
"Cowgirl II"

Acrylic on Paper | 11.7x8.3 in

Not For Sale Prints from $27.13
Painting titled "Shalako" by Karen Thomas, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Shalako - Painting, 16.5x11.7 in ©2022 by Karen Thomas - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Cinema, Painting, green, black, yellow, western movies
"Shalako"

Acrylic on Paper | 16.5x11.7 in

On Request Prints from $27.13
Painting titled "Original Bond Girl" by Karen Thomas, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Original Bond Girl - Painting, 5.8x3.9 in ©2020 by Karen Thomas - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Cinema, swimsuit, purple, yellow, Bond Girl
"Original Bond Girl"

Acrylic on Cardboard | 5.8x3.9 in

On Request
Painting titled "Cowgirl" by Karen Thomas, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Cowgirl - Painting, 11.7x8.3 in ©2021 by Karen Thomas - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Cinema, Cowgirl, Western, Charcoal, Purple
"Cowgirl"

Acrylic on Paper | 11.7x8.3 in

On Request Prints from $27.13
Painting titled "A bout de souffle" by Karen Thomas, Original Artwork, Acrylic
A bout de souffle - Painting, 25.6x19.7 in ©2020 by Karen Thomas - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Cinema, A bout du souffle, cinema, blue, white, yellow, charcoal
"A bout de souffle"

Acrylic on Paper | 25.6x19.7 in

On Request
Painting titled "Et dieu créa la fem…" by Karen Thomas, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Et dieu créa la femme I - Painting, 11.7x8.3 in ©2021 by Karen Thomas - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Cinema, Black, Yellow, White, Brigitte Bardot
"Et dieu créa la femme I"

Acrylic on Paper | 11.7x8.3 in

On Request
Painting titled "Women of the west" by Karen Thomas, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Women of the west - Painting, 16.5x11.7 in ©2022 by Karen Thomas - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Cinema, Yellow, Pink, Black, Cowgirl, Blue
"Women of the west"

Acrylic on Paper | 16.5x11.7 in

On Request Prints from $27.13
Painting titled "Young BB postcard c…" by Karen Thomas, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Young BB postcard collectible - Painting, 5.9x3.9 in ©2021 by Karen Thomas - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Cinema, Brigitte Bardot, Cinema, black, pink, yellow, white
"Young BB postcard collectible"

Acrylic on Cardboard | 5.9x3.9 in

On Request
Painting titled "Original Barbie 1" by Karen Thomas, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Original Barbie 1 - Painting, 16.5x11.7 in ©2022 by Karen Thomas - Expressionism, expressionism-591, artwork_cat.Women, Barbie, Portrait, Blue, Black
"Original Barbie 1"

Acrylic on Paper | 16.5x11.7 in

On Request Prints from $27.13
Painting titled "Bonnie and Clyde" by Karen Thomas, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Bonnie and Clyde - Painting, 39.4x27.6 in ©2021 by Karen Thomas - Expressionism, expressionism-591
"Bonnie and Clyde"

Acrylic on Paper | 39.4x27.6 in

On Request Prints from $27.13
Painting titled "Pink vichy" by Karen Thomas, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Pink vichy - Painting, 11.7x8.3 in ©2022 by Karen Thomas - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Cinema, Pink, black, blue, vichy, Brigite Bardot
"Pink vichy"

Acrylic on Paper | 11.7x8.3 in

On Request
Painting titled "The Girl in a bikini" by Karen Thomas, Original Artwork, Acrylic
The Girl in a bikini - Painting, 25.6x19.7 in ©2022 by Karen Thomas - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Cinema, Brigitte Bardot, cinema, Bikini, white, blue, yellow
"The Girl in a bikini"

Acrylic on Paper | 25.6x19.7 in

On Request
Painting titled "Betty Grable I" by Karen Thomas, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Betty Grable I - Painting, 15.8x11.8 in ©2021 by Karen Thomas - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Cinema, Purple, blue, black, pink
"Betty Grable I"

Acrylic on Paper | 15.8x11.8 in

On Request Prints from $27.13
Painting titled "Young BB, Bikini" by Karen Thomas, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Young BB, Bikini - Painting, 5.9x3.9 in ©2021 by Karen Thomas - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Cinema, Bather, Bikini, Brigitte Bardot, Blue, White, Yellow, Female figure
"Young BB, Bikini"

Acrylic on Cardboard | 5.9x3.9 in

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Painting titled "Girl in a garden" by Karen Thomas, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Girl in a garden - Painting, 15.8x11.8 in ©2022 by Karen Thomas - Expressionism, expressionism-591, artwork_cat.Women, Figure, green, yellow, pink
"Girl in a garden"

Acrylic on Paper | 15.8x11.8 in

On Request Prints from $27.13
Painting titled "MM on paper" by Karen Thomas, Original Artwork, Acrylic
MM on paper - Painting, 15.8x11.8 in ©2022 by Karen Thomas - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Cinema, Pink, Black, Charcoal, Marilyn Monroe
"MM on paper"

Acrylic on Paper | 15.8x11.8 in

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