Local artist shows art in Paris, France

Thomas Leverett began his career as an artist when he retired. Now his art is being shown in Paris, France. 

“I was very surprised out of the amount of people that sign up for this,” said Leverett. 

He added, “It’ll be viewed by collectors and seen by many, many people.”

Leverett has three pieces that are being shown in the Winners Gallery for the Paris Art Renaissance and International Salon, which is an exhibition by Teravarna and Horizon World Arts Gallery. 

This is the eighth show, and will show artists from all over the world. The art will be shown at the Hôtel Particulier Beaujon in Paris, France. The art will be on show from Nov. 23 to Dec. 6. 

The first painting is called “Free Fall,” and is an abstract piece. The second is “Winter Barn,” and shows a red barn that’s located in Vermont that is covered in snow. The third is “Hixbridge,” that is of the Hixbridge in Westport. 

He worked for 43 years in the precious metals industry. When he retired, his wife asked him what he was going to do with his free time. He saw an ad for an art class with Alan Iverson, and continued taking lessons for three years. 

“I used to do drawings years ago for a machine shop but I never thought about that back then until I retired,” Leverett said. 

He brought his work to the Cultural Center and asked to display his work. They asked him if he wanted to attend a meeting, and “that was history.”

He now is on the Board of Directors and works on grant writing for the Cultural Center. 

Leverett hopes to make it to the PARIS show, and see his work on display. He thinks his wife would love to go as well, as she speaks French.