
Thomas Draving's Artist Biography
Thomas Draving is a watercolor artist, painting and selling watercolors in South Florida. His paintings are shown all over South Florida. He enjoys the beaches, the ocean, boating, wildlife and nature.Thomas Draving was born in Pennsylvania. He studied mechanical design at Spring Garden College in Philadelphia. While in his 30's he attended the Stone Harbor School of Art in New Jersey. After moving to Florida he joined the Gold Coast Watercolor Society for watercolor artists where he continued to study as a watercolor artist. His artwork is shown in fine art galleries throughout South Florida. His Florida paintings are watercolors full of color and design. He enjoys the beaches, seashore, boatyards, the local wildlife and art landscapes. The colors of the ocean, surrounding array of plants and flowers and the architecture of the Florida beaches have inspired his work as an artist. Most of his paintings are a result of his vivid imagination. His watercolors are a varied in content and very colorful.
Thomas’s watercolor paintings have been shown in Broward Community College Bailey Hall, Schacknow Museum of Fine Arts, Nova Southeastern University, Coral Springs City Hall, Pembroke Pines City Hall Glass Gallery, Ann Kolb’s
Thomas Draving is a resident of Hollywood, Florida, a member of Artserve and the Florida Watercolor Society, has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Nova Southeastern University, and is an elected member of the Art Selection Committee for the City of Hollywood in Florida. He hopes to open a fine art gallery for Florida watercolor artists.