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 Krystina Marie Thomas
D.O.B: 10/31/1987
schooling: 2006 Graduate of Hanover Area
currently attending Marywood University
Employment: Carvel Ice Cream (since Nov.2003)
Color guard instructor/choreographer (Han.Area)
Email: kthomas002@hotmail.com
EXHIBITS:
2002 Fine Arts Fiesta
2004 Fine Arts Fiesta
2002 Luzerne County Fair
2003 Luzerne County Fair
2004 Luzerne County Fair
Tudor Book Shop
WVIA Television Broadcast
Wyoming Valley Art League Spring Art Exhibit
Wyoming Valley Art League 50th Anniversary Exhibit
Wyoming Valley's First Friday's on Franklin
2005 WVAL Juried Student Exhibit
2005 Fine Arts Fiesta County Fair
2005 WVAL Fall Exhibit
2006 WVAL Juried Spring Exhibition
2006 Fine Arts Fiesta
2006 Luzerne County Fair
2006 Midtown Villiage Exhibit
2006 WVAL Fall exhibit
2007 WVAL Third Fridays Exhibit
2007 Luzerne County Fair
2008 Marywood Student Show
AWARDS:
1st place: Design the Cover Contest for Luz. Fair
Rosette Ribbon: 2002 ("Winter's Greeting)
Rosette Ribbon: 2003 ("My Little Chickadee)
Times Leader Artist of the Week
1st place: 2002(Luz.Co.Fair,Winter's Greeting)
1st place: 2003(Luz.Co.Fair,My Little Chickadee)
1st place: 2004(Luz.Co.Fair,Under Open Wings)
2nd place: 2003(Luz.Co.Fair, Snow Owls)
2nd place: 2004(Luz.Co.Fair, Sand Serenity)
Junior Achievement Award: Spring Exhibition
1st place: 2005(WVAL Juried student Exhibit)
3rd place: 2005(WVAL Juried student exhibit)
2nd place: 2005(Fine Arts Fiesta): Sculpture
1st place: 2005 (Luz.Co.Fair, Set for three)
2nd place: 2005 (Luz.Co.Fair, To dine for)
3rd place: 2005 (Luz.Co.Fair, Fall still life)
3rd place: 2005 (Luz.Co.Fair, Fruit Relief)
3rd place: 2005 (Luz.Co.Fair, Beach for two)
3rd place: 2005 (Luz.Co.Fair, Flower,graphite)
4th place: 2005 (Luz.Co.Fair, Shoreline)
Honorable mention: 2005 (Luz.Co.Fair)
2nd place: 2006 WVAL Spring Exhibit
1st place: 2006 (Luz.Co.Fair, Fruit Tropics)
1st place: 2006 (Luz.Co.Fair, Field of Horses)
2nd place: 2006 (Luz.Co.Fair, Spring has sprung)
1st Place: 2007 (Luz.Co.Fair, Love is forever)
1st Place: 2007 (Luz.Co.Fair, Nature's beauty)
2nd Place: 2007 (Luz.Co.Fair, Bird among flowers)
3rd Place: 2007 (Luz.Co.Fair, Winter elegance)
4th Place: 2007 (Luz.Co.Fair, A sunset walk)
4th Place: 2007 (Luz.Co.Fair, cherished moments)
Commissions done for:
John Shanko, Wilkes-barre Pa
Steve Kerick, PG Energy, service manager
Mark Parrish, Pompey Dodge, service manager
Chris Blendick, Three Springs Water Co.
John Gregosh, Coccia Ford
Cory Yanoshak, Wilkes-barre Pa
Phyllis Baron, Carvel Ice Cream, owner
Paula Longfoot, Wilkes-barre Pa
Karen Bolinski, Carvel Ice Cream
John Redinski, Wilkes-barre Pa
Tire Cover, Coccia Ford
Mirror painting, F.O.P Association
Joseph Baronoski, Hanover School Dist.
Michael Shanko, Zodiac Printing
Andrea Jones, Wilkes-barre Pa
Paula Coccia, Pittston, Pa
Brad & Jennifer Cox, Pittston, Pa
How I got started: I don't think I developed an interest in art until I was at least 10 years old. I took art classes here and there, but nothing really struck my interest. It wasn't until I entered the studio/class of John Pacovsky, did I really become serious about art. I was just blown away by all of the amazing art work that this guy created, and at that moment, I knew I wanted to follow in his footsteps. I remember always saying that if I could come out as half as good as he is, I would be so greatly satisfied, and this is true to this day.
When I started classes with John, I was very reluctant to try new things; that was when I began creating nothing but "alien death scenes". Week after week, I would repeatedly draw aliens killing people in some pretty grotesque fashions. I'd say that was a rather weird stage I went through, and thankfully came out of.
After taking classes with John for about two years, and learning new techniques, I somehow gave painting a try. After years of practice and under the observations of John, I was able to paint, like him. (well of course not exactly like him, but mimmicking the manner in which he painted, I was able to convey into my works.) I believe I was around 14 years old, when I began entering my work in shows and exhibits, as well as selling my work, and doing commissions. From that age until now, I showcase my work in any opportunity I see available, continue on with commissions here and there, and most importantly, try to get my name out there and become known, in the hopes that I will be able to teach art to others, so that I could pass on the gift of art that was given to me, all thanks to the greatest inspiration of my life, John Pacovsky, and I hope that my success thus far has done him justice. |
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