Lex R. Thomas

Lex R. Thomas is a representational artist based in Lafayette, Louisiana. They primarily work in painting mediums and immersive performance, driven by a willingness to share personal vulnerabilities with viewers. Their work transcends physical distance to reveal common human experiences through art. Lex’s work has been featured and awarded in local and national juried exhibitions, including Our Point in Space, the Masur Museum’s 61st Annual Juried Competition, Cur Non, and Eye of the Beholder, as well as in solo exhibitions The Human Condition and Wildflowers.

Lex co-founded ARCHIVES Exhibitions alongside Emma Sonnier and has curated multiple local group exhibitions, including Systems, BOUNDARIES, whimsy, and Root. They co-directed the installation-performance piece, Emergence, with Bethany LeJeune and have performed in choreographed works directed by Paige Barnett Kulbeth and Clare Cook. Lex was a 2023 recipient of the ArtSpark Individual Artist Grant and remains active in local community initiatives.

Portrait July 2026 gouache portrait study in progress at LRT Studio

Portrait July 2026 Is Underway

Portrait July has officially begun. Applications for this year’s project have now closed, and I’m grateful to everyone who took the time to share their photographs and stories. Thank you for your interest, your trust, and for allowing me a glimpse into the moments and relationships that matter most to you. Over the next several […]

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How to Choose the Right Size for a Portrait Commission

Choosing the right size for a custom portrait is an important part of creating artwork that feels natural within your home and meaningful to your story. The size of a portrait influences more than the physical dimensions of the painting. It affects how the subject is experienced, how much detail can be included, and how

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Custom portrait commission double pet painting showing two pale yellow and white pets ( a dog and cat ) against a muted light blue wavy background in gouache.

Are Pet Portraits Worth It? More Than Just a Painting

For many of us, pets are woven into the rhythm of everyday life. They’re there to greet us at the door, keep us company during quiet moments, celebrate our happiest days, and comfort us through difficult ones. It’s no surprise that so many people fill their phones with photos of their companions. Those images become

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How to Find the Right Artist for Custom Artwork

Choosing an artist for a custom piece is about more than finding someone whose work you admire. You’re trusting them to create something deeply personal, whether it’s a family portrait, a wedding gift, a memorial, or a painting that celebrates a meaningful moment. The right artist will not only create beautiful artwork, but also guide

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