Desiree Thomas (b. 1994) 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.

Thomas's work has been featured on various prominent platforms, including Good Black Art, Black Cherry Magazine, and Goodyear Arts. Her art is characterized by bold colors and jubilant subject matter, through which she explores themes of beauty, memory, and identity. Working primarily with still lifes, portraits, and figuration, Thomas reveres unconventional beauty, highlighting perceived flaws and celebrating them through her lighthearted and, at times, erotically candid depictions.

Her intimate and often otherworldly portraits are self-reflective, challenging conventional narratives with humor and showcasing a vulnerable, playful side that is often denied to Black femmes. For Thomas, her work is not just a creative expression but also a form of escapism, inviting viewers to step into imagined spaces where food acts as a bridge between the past and present. Through her stylized renderings, Thomas creates safe spaces for herself and others to be seen—an experience that, for many, can be deeply personal.