Desiree Thomas is an oil painter born and based in Charlotte, North Carolina. She earned her BA in 2016 with a concentration in printmaking and ceramics, but her creative journey took a pivotal turn when she became an art educator. During this time, Thomas developed a deep affinity for oil painting—a medium that has since become central to her artistic practice. 

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In 2022, she completed her first artist residency which significantly deepened her studio practice and opened up space for experimentation. In the years that followed, she continued to hone her creative voice, style, and technical skill while committing herself to an evolving and intentional studio practice.

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Her intimate and often otherworldly still lifes, portraits, and figuration are self-reflective and challenge narratives with humor. Through her work, she invites viewers into spaces touched by nostalgia—where gingham tablecloths, lush green grass, and expansive blue skies quietly pay homage to her Southern upbringing, and where food serves as a cornerstone of comfort, care, and connection. 

Thomas’s dedicated practice and evolving vision have led to a series of meaningful professional milestones that reflect both her artistic growth and commitment to community. Her ongoing collaboration with Good Black Art reflects a shared commitment to amplifying Black voices in contemporary art, fostering representation, dialogue and creative exchange.

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Looking ahead, she is interested in expanding into sculptural forms, soft sculpture, and immersive installations—seeking new ways to engage space while continuing to center joy, memory, and identity through material and spatial exploration.