Past Art

Explore past artwork by Thomas Blackshear II in a gallery of selected works from across his career. From fine art and illustration to spiritual, historical, cultural, and imaginative subjects, this collection offers a broader look at the range of artwork Thomas has created over the years. These works are presented as part of his artistic history and may not be currently available for purchase.

Beauty and the Beast

Pope John Paul II

Coat of Many Colors

Watcher in the Night

Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable

Summer Breeze

The Witness

Baby Kong

Sports

The Pirate

Dinosaur Bath

Chicago Jazz

Night and Day

Two Headed Dragon

Woolly Mammoth

The Watcher

Indiana Jones

Forgiven

8th Wonder of the World

About Past Art

The Past Art collection provides a place to explore Thomas Blackshear II’s work beyond the pieces currently available through the ByBlackshear store. Bringing together selections from different periods, subjects, and creative directions, the gallery helps preserve a wider view of Thomas’s artistic career and gives visitors an opportunity to discover works they may recognize as well as pieces they may be seeing for the first time.

A Career in Art

Thomas Blackshear II’s body of work extends across decades and encompasses a wide range of subjects and artistic expressions. The Past Art gallery brings selections of that work together in one place, allowing visitors to explore beyond the artwork currently featured or offered for sale.

Recognized and Rediscovered Works

The collection includes familiar works such as Forgiven alongside many other pieces from Thomas’s career. Together, they provide a deeper look at the range of imagery, storytelling, and ideas that have appeared throughout his work.

Beyond a Single Subject

Thomas’s work cannot be defined by one subject or category. The Past Art collection reflects that range, bringing together spiritual themes, portraits and historical subjects, imaginative imagery, illustration, and other creative work from throughout his career.

Explore the History

These works are presented for discovery and appreciation rather than as a catalog of currently available products. Browse the gallery to experience more of Thomas Blackshear II’s artistic history, then explore the current collections to see artwork and editions available through ByBlackshear today.