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1916 Menominee, Michigan - 2004. Known for: Marine-tall ships.
Thomas Wells (1916-2004). Mr Wells was born in Illinois in 1916. His early love for the sea started in the 1930's, and became a lifetime passion, especially with his personal experience sailing on... Read full biography
Thomas Wells (1916-2004). Mr Wells was born in Illinois in 1916. His early love for the sea started in the 1930's, and became a lifetime passion, especially with his personal experience sailing on and painting square riggers. He sailed square riggers to Greenland, Nova Scotia, Gloucester, Cape Horn... Read full biography
Thomas Wells (1916-2004). Mr Wells was born in Illinois in 1916. His early love for the sea started in the 1930's, and became a lifetime passion, especially with his personal experience sailing on and painting square riggers. He sailed square riggers to Greenland, Nova Scotia, Gloucester, Cape Horn and Australia among many other places. He was a quarter master and diver in World War Two. He was a lifetime member of many Maritime historical societies from Washington State to California, New... Read full biography
Thomas Wells (1916-2004). Mr Wells was born in Illinois in 1916. His early love for the sea started in the 1930's, and became a lifetime passion, especially with his personal experience sailing on and painting square riggers. He sailed square riggers to Greenland, Nova Scotia, Gloucester, Cape Horn and Australia among many other places. He was a quarter master and diver in World War Two. He was a lifetime member of many Maritime historical societies from Washington State to California, New York, Cape Horn etc. He was a graduate (BFA) from Yale University. He settled in the Pacific Northwest and worked at the University of Washington. Wells' close affinity and unique sea experience clearly enhanced his art. He is best known for his... Read full biography
Thomas Wells (1916-2004). Mr Wells was born in Illinois in 1916. His early love for the sea started in the 1930's, and became a lifetime passion, especially with his personal experience sailing on and painting square riggers. He sailed square riggers to Greenland, Nova Scotia, Gloucester, Cape Horn and Australia among many other places. He was a quarter master and diver in World War Two. He was a lifetime member of many Maritime historical societies from Washington State to California, New York, Cape Horn etc. He was a graduate (BFA) from Yale University. He settled in the Pacific Northwest and worked at the University of Washington. Wells' close affinity and unique sea experience clearly enhanced his art. He is best known for his realistic, oil renditions of "Tall Ships" and other sailing vessels. An award is given on a regu... Read full biography
