Due to customer demand, Thomas makes a horizontal version of “Paradise”. The horizontal format not only fits over a couch nicely, it gives a more relaxing feeling as if you were at this beach in Lanikai, looking on the horizon for the subtle rainbow… horizontal compositions are peaceful and relaxing; vertical compositions command reverence and respect. One day in March of 2010, a big wave broke on Thomas’ shoulder while surfing out here, dislocating his right shoulder and causing immediate paralysis to his arm and hand. Fortunately, Thomas is a left handed artist and took this accident as an opportunity to create more paintings.
