BIOGRAPHY

Thomas Strickland received his art edcuation in the Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts and the Nation Academy of Fine Arts. His painting and pastels have appeared in various exhibtions throughout the United States and abroad including Grand Prix International de Peinture de la Cote d'Azure, Cannes, Audubon Artists American Artist Professinal Leauge and the Lafayette Art Association where he won first prize. Recently he was the winnder of the Hahnemuhle Pastel Paper Self Portrait Contest. Strickland's art is in a number of college and museum collections. His numberous one-man shows include the Elliot Museum. Several magazines and books have published his art including "Best of Pastels" and "Portrait Inspirations" (both published by Rockport Publishers). He is also listed in "Who's Who in American Art" and "Who's Who in America" and others. Based in Miami, Florida, Strickland is a member of the Pastel Society of AMerica and the Artist Professional League. His is represented by the Spring Lage Gallery in Spring Lake, New Jersey.