Meet the Artist: Thomasa Dwyer Nielsen

With 40+ years as an art educator and a lifelong devotion to creativity, Thomasa Dwyer Nielsen infuses her work with depth, passion, and a teacher’s heart. Based in upstate New York, she has nurtured artists of all ages—from young students to adults—and continues to inspire through her evocative artwork and mentorship.

Thomasa’s pieces dance between abstract forms and expressive realism, exploring bold patterns, vibrant color, and dynamic perspective. Each creation reflects her design expertise and a love for storytelling through visual art.

Her work has graced national and regional exhibitions and found homes in private collections across the U.S.