GIVEAWAY CONTEST
Welcome and thank you for visiting! This is my first Art Giveaway and I am excited to gift this piece to one lucky winner. Whether you are just seeing my work for the first time or have been following my journey for a while, I hope you participate in the Giveaway Contest!
The piece I am giving away is one of my most popular pieces, “Hokua”. Inspired by the Hawaiian islands, the word Hokua actually means “Crest of the wave” in Hawaiian. The way the wood carving extends beyond the frame of this wood wave sculpture reminds us that the ocean is mighty and defies parameters and boundaries. The colors in the skyline were inspired by Hawaiia’s famous sunsets, known for being vibrant and drenched in color and depth. A tropical dance of hues and luminescence.
I can’t wait to announce the winner and look forward to sharing more with you as I continue on this artistic journey.
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Outstanding Creative Artist and Gallery!
Enjoyed visiting and meeting Shaun. Loved the modern wave art pieces and one of his wood wall sculptures now sits proudly in our home in Laguna Beach. Thank you!
We hosted an anniversary party at Thomas Studios - it was the perfect venue for our intimate occasion
This coastal modern art gallery has a beautiful outdoor space perfect for entertaining, a very spacious interior for seating - with the perfect laid back laguna chic vibe to the entire venue. Shaun and his Studio Manager Lili were amazing to work with and worked tirelessly to make our event special. I would definitely host there again!
Best gallery in Laguna Beach, by far!
The ambiance is brought to life by a natural fusion of contemporary and coastal inspired art, wood wall sculptures, lighting, and furniture. Simply put, I would live in this studio if I could. Also - Shaun is absolutely wonderful to work with. I am a new collector of his contemporary sculpture and I highly recommend setting up a meeting with him as he is incredibly passionate about his work!!! Thanks a million, Shaun!
This Studio is Something Special!
It caught my eye while exploring Laguna Beach and I am so glad I dropped in to check it out. It has a modern, coastal vibe to it and I LOVE the wall art out front. The wood medium he uses for his modern wave art makes each piece feels so natural and the designs really have a way of bringing each piece to life. I now have a piece up in my house and look forward to going back to purchase a larger wood wall sculpture in the future. If you are in the area, do yourself a favor and check out this California Surf Art Gallery. Even if only to enjoy the feel of the space.
A Must-See Laguna Beach Art Gallery!
Thomas Studios upstairs location is definitely a unique hidden-treasure. The wood wall sculptures, home showroom and variety of amazing artwork provides a welcoming atmosphere and interesting experience. We can't wait to see what's next with the great collection of artwork and design pieces.
Fantastic art studio like none other you’ll find on Coast Hwy in Laguna Beach.
A hidden treasure with a modernized showroom with some of the most unique art you’ll find. The ocean inspired artwork is breathtaking and the artist himself, Shaun Thomas, is amazing. Look for the incredible light feature in the window and follow the steps up to the second floor, you will not be disappointed.
Thomas' work is masterful and perfectly fits our modern beach home
We loved our first piece so much we just hung a second piece in our study. Thomas was very helpful in answering our questions and the pieces were easy to hang. Looking forward to our next one!
Love, love, love! Already looking at empty walls wondering what is next 🙂
I'm so excited to support a local artist and I can see this from inside /out and it always makes me happy. Everyone who comes has amazing feedback. Thank You!
Originally looking for a larger warehouse to continue expanding his line of artwork, Shaun stumbled upon a unique and vacant showroom in Laguna Beach, California. He jumped at the opportunity with this prime location and within a few weeks found himself remodeling the place from the ground up.
Upon entering the gallery, visitors are welcomed into a minimalistic, warm and zen-like space, which matches his simplistic artistic style. Shaun strived to create a one-of-a-kind gallery. An experience visitors and collectors could enjoy while viewing his work. This unique modern coastal art gallery has quickly become a must see in Laguna Beach.
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Laguna Beach Art Gallery
Originally looking for a larger warehouse to continue expanding his line of artwork, Shaun stumbled upon a unique and vacant showroom in Laguna Beach, California. He jumped at the opportunity with this prime location and within a few weeks found himself remodeling the place from the ground up.
Upon entering the gallery, visitors are welcomed into a minimalistic, warm and zen-like space, which matches his simplistic artistic style. Shaun strived to create a one-of-a-kind gallery. An experience visitors and collectors could enjoy while viewing his work. This unique modern coastal art gallery has quickly become a must see in Laguna Beach.
Quick facts about Laguna Beach | by VISITLAGUNA.com
With more than 30 coves and beaches, Laguna Beach is the ideal spot for luxurious coastal fun. Whether you enjoy snorkeling, swimming, surfing, paddle boarding, playing volleyball or exploring the tide pools, the area’s nearly eight miles of coastline offers something for everyone. Laguna Beach also features a large percentage of one-of-a-kind specialty shops and boutiques, and more beachfront lodging than any other city in California. Twenty-thousand acres of wilderness attack hikers, bicyclists, bird watchers and plein air painters to the verdant hills, dramatic cliffs and majestic canyons.
Population, Climate & Weather:
The City of Laguna Beach has a population size of 24,500. Land is 8.8 square miles. Laguna Beach is known for its mild, year-round weather. Temperatures average from the mid-60°s F (18° C) to about 80° F (26° C), with the coolest conditions from December to February and the warmest weather from July to October.
Location & Airport Access: Laguna Beach is located in the heart of Orange County (‘The OC’) adjacent to the Pacific Ocean with 7.1 miles of oceanfront vistas. Located 50 miles south of Los Angeles and 70 miles north of San Diego, Laguna Beach is accessible through Laguna Canyon or via Pacific Coast Highway. Laguna Beach is located 16 miles from John Wayne/Orange County Airport (SNA), 35 miles from Long Beach Airport (LGB), 54 miles from Los Angeles Int’l Airport (LAX), and 75 miles from San Diego Int’l Airport (SAN).
Festivals & Attractions:
Laguna Beach, Southern California’s premier coastal destination, has been known as an artist’s colony for more than 100 years.
The annual festivals include:
Laguna Beach Music Festival: February, 2022
Laguna Beach Pride: May, 2022
Fete de la Musique: June, 2022
Laguna Art-A-Fair: June – August, 2022
Sawdust Art Festival: June – August, 2022
Festival of Arts Fine Art Show: July – September, 2022
Pageant of the Masters: July-September, 2022
Laguna Dance Festival: October 2022
Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational: October, 2022
Coast Film Festival: November 2022
Art & Nature: November 2022
Sawdust Art Festival Winter Fantasy: Weekends: November & December 2022
Incorporated: On June 29, 1927
On a Map: The latitude of Laguna Beach is 33.542N. The longitude is -117.782W
Recent accolades:
Montage Laguna Beach resort earns a Five Diamond award for 2018 for top marks in appearance, amenities and service standards.
Surf & Sand Resort and The Ranch at Laguna Beach resort were among the Four Diamond winners. – AAA (2018)
#1 City to Shop Local in the U.S. – Yelp (2018)
One of the Most Instagrammable Locations in the U.S. – PlayPicks (2018)
One of Five Best Spring Break Beaches in America – Forbes (2018)
20 Best Winter Sun Getaways America has to Offer – TripAdvisor (2017)
‘20 Best Beaches in California for Your Coastal Vacation’ – TripAdvisor (2017)
‘The 20 Most Charming Towns and Small Cities in CA’ TravelMag (2017)
‘America’s Favorite Beaches of 2017’ – Expedia (2017)
‘America’s Favorite Towns’ – Travel + Leisure (2017)
‘The Friendliest Cities in America’ – Expedia (2016)
‘The Best Small Cities in the U.S.’ – Conde Nast Traveler (2016)
‘The 15 Best Beaches in California’ – Travel + Leisure (2016)
‘The 14 Best Small Beach Towns in America’ – Thrillist (2016)
‘Travelers’ Choice Beaches Awards’ – TripAdvisor (2015)
One of the ‘Top 25 towns in America to spend the holidays’ – Travel + Leisure (2014)
Top 10 Sexiest Beaches in America – ForbesTraveler.com (2008)
Fun Facts:
1. Laguna Beach is home to more beachfront lodging than any other city in California, with 7 hotels/resorts on the water.
2. The Pacific Marine Mammal Center is free to the public, open daily and is located on Laguna Canyon Road. This rescue center, run by dedicated volunteers, rehabilitates marine mammals that are stranded along the 42 miles of Orange County coastline.
3. Laguna Beach is a bird sanctuary and a marine life refuge. All of Laguna’s marine refuge system is a fully protected marine reserve – nothing can be fished for, touched, or removed from this area.
4. Many bungalows and cottages from the late 1800s to the early 1900s are still in existence and part of a self-guided tour. In 1918, artist Edgar Payne opened an art gallery that later became today’s Laguna Art Museum, one of the first art museums in the state of California.
5. Currently, there are more than 80 Laguna Beach Art Galleries and 400 working artists in Laguna Beach.
6. The Laguna Playhouse is the oldest, continuously operating Playhouse on the West Coast.
Skim-boarding started in Laguna Beach and dates back to the late 1920s when Laguna Beach lifeguards used to skim board on pieces of wood.
7. Skimboarding started in Laguna Beach and dates back to the late 1920s when Laguna Beach lifeguards used to skim board on pieces of wood, to get from one lifeguard tower to the next.
8. Today, there are 20+ accommodations ranging from oceanfront resorts to quaint inns and hideaway escapes, located throughout town.
9. To add to your stay, experience the 100+ restaurants Laguna Beach has to offer.
10. The city of Laguna Beach has a Sister City Partnership with Menton, France (est. 2008); San Jose del Cabo, Mexico (est. 2012); and St. Ives, England (est. 2014). Laguna Beach Sister Cities Association, the designated volunteer committee serving as the official arm of the sister city program for Laguna Beach, promotes cultural, educational and business exchange.