Newt
thomas
is an
enigma.
Join me, art historian Kelly Wacker, on a research investigation to discover and document the life and work of Newton M. Thomas–Lyons, Colorado’s most famous unknown artist.
Newton Thomas
Meadow Park with Water Tower and Steam Engine, Lyons, Colorado. Oil on masonite, circa 1925.
What is this project?
Read the first post here.
Latest Blog Posts
- Notes from a recent visit to Lyons: stories about Newt, a new painting recorded, and a promise madeWhile recently visiting my parents in Fort Morgan, in rural northeastern Colorado, I planned a day to drive to Lyons with my mother as my travel partner to meet Monique, the Lyons Redstone Museum Collections Manager, to give her a research update and to check out a few things around town. The tips of the Rocky Mountain peaks to the West are just barely visible… Read more: Notes from a recent visit to Lyons: stories about Newt, a new painting recorded, and a promise made
- Update and Digging In[You might need a fresh cup of coffee to go with this post, it’s a long one.] View the Gallery to see all Newt Thomas related artworks in the Lyons Redstone Museum collection and more. While January 2024 marked the official beginning of my sabbatical leave to work on this project, I’ve been steadily working around the edges of it for a year in preparation… Read more: Update and Digging In
- Article in the Lyons RecorderI was delighted when Kathleen Spring, the Editor of the Lyons Recorder, recently asked me to contribute an article about Newt Thomas and my project. The article appeared in today’s edition. Lyons is fortunate to have a local source for community news that also provides a historical record and continuity with the past. The old editions that I’m relying on for my research are invaluable… Read more: Article in the Lyons Recorder
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About Me
Hi, I’m Kelly Wacker.
I’m a university professor, art historian, and writer who is deeply curious about art and nature, and how we meaningfully connect with it.
The project is made possible with support by the University of Montevallo and the Lyons Redstone Museum.
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Newt Thomas (1860-1940) 