About Me

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Los Angeles, CA, United States
Painter, sculptor, illustrator, teacher and tennis player, Thomas Hacker was born in Minnesota where he studied painting and metal casting at the University of Minnesota. After some time off and some travel he returned to the University of Minnesota to earn a Masters of Education. He was lucky to find opportunity at Malibu High where he has been teaching both middle and high school arts. Thomas’s work comes from a variety of sources; he draws inspiration from the landscape, the human form and expressionistic painting. Thomas’ s earlier works were primarily oil and tended towards pure abstraction. His most recent works are a combination ink wash and pen. These works address issues of growth, death, interaction and feature more organic/humanlike forms. They are often done in diptych format to convey a sense of conversation, transition and the idea of differing perspectives. Feel free to contact me about my work. mr.thomas.hacker@gmail.com

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Some new sketches, I have been experimenting with some new techniques. I saw some of http://www.gabrielmoreno.com/
 work and loved his style. I love the precision and movement. His stuff is great.

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