Thomas Whent Art

Canadian, American, b. 1949

Thomas Whent is a self-taught abstract painter whose bold, emotionally charged works reflect both a deep curiosity and an unwavering drive to create. A longtime general contractor on the Monterey Peninsula, Whent turned to painting in 2020 when the pandemic temporarily shut down his construction business. What began as a challenge from his wife, Penny, also a painter, quickly evolved into a passionate and prolific practice. Drawing on his background in building and design, Whent brings a unique physicality to his work. He often uses trowels, rakes, and layering techniques more common to drywall or stucco than to canvas, resulting in highly textured surfaces alive with energy and movement. His paintings explore abstraction through vibrant color fields, gestural marks, and symbolic forms, ranging from radiant trees to cosmic bursts, often guided by intuition rather than plan. Whent favors acrylics for their immediacy and versatility, embracing vibrant palettes that feel at once joyful and elemental. He has also explored folk-inspired silhouettes and pointillist effects, always pushing the boundaries of the medium with spontaneous experimentation. His work has resonated widely, earning strong responses during Carmel’s Arts Habitat Open Studio Tours, where collectors were drawn to his dynamic compositions and raw expression. Despite coming to art later in life, Whent’s rapid evolution and dedication speak to a creative instinct that was always present, waiting for the right moment to ignite. Today, his studio practice is a source of both personal fulfillment and public celebration, with each canvas offering a window into his sense of wonder, resilience, and craftsmanship.

Artist: Thomas Whent

Thomas Whent"Goldschlager" - Vivid Textured Abstract Expressionism with Gold and Warm Colors, 2025

$5,000

"Goldschlager" - Vivid Textured Abstract Expressionism with Gold and Warm Colors

By Thomas Whent

Located in Carmel, CA

Thomas Whent (Canadian-American, born 1949) "Goldschlager" 2025 Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. "Goldschlager" by Thomas Whent radi...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Thomas Whent Art

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Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Thomas Whent"Blue Beachwood" - Abstract Art with a Golden Tree and Blue Leaves - Earth Tones, 2025

$2,540

"Blue Beachwood" - Abstract Art with a Golden Tree and Blue Leaves - Earth Tones

By Thomas Whent

Located in Carmel, CA

Thomas Whent (Canadian-American, born 1949) "Blue Beachwood" 2025 Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. "Blue Beachwood" stands tall and ...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Thomas Whent Art

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Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Thomas Whent"Andromeda" - Contemporary Splatter Abstract with Black, Red, and Earth Tones, 2024

$3,000

"Andromeda" - Contemporary Splatter Abstract with Black, Red, and Earth Tones

By Thomas Whent

Located in Carmel, CA

Thomas Whent (Canadian-American, born 1949) "Andromeda" 2024 Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. Framed: 34" x 34" x 1" A rush of star...

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2010s Contemporary Thomas Whent Art

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Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Thomas Whent"Monterey Yacht Club" - Whimsical Folk Art with Clouds and Sail Boats at Sea, 2023

$2,650

"Monterey Yacht Club" - Whimsical Folk Art with Clouds and Sail Boats at Sea

By Thomas Whent

Located in Carmel, CA

Thomas Whent (Canadian-American, born 1949) "Monterey Yacht Club" 2023 Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. Framed: 22" x 22" x 1.5" "M...

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2010s Folk Art Thomas Whent Art

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Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Thomas Whent"Golden Gate Bridge" - Colorful Whimsical Folk Art of San Francisco's Landscape, 2023

$2,400

"Golden Gate Bridge" - Colorful Whimsical Folk Art of San Francisco's Landscape

By Thomas Whent

Located in Carmel, CA

Thomas Whent (Canadian-American, born 1949) "Golden Gate Bridge" 2023 Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. Framed: 23" x 19" x 1.5" "Go...

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2010s Folk Art Thomas Whent Art

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Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Thomas Whent"Autumn Storm" - Vibrant Red and Yellow Acrylic Abstract Art with a White Tree, 2023

$2,300

"Autumn Storm" - Vibrant Red and Yellow Acrylic Abstract Art with a White Tree

By Thomas Whent

Located in Carmel, CA

Thomas Whent (Canadian-American, born 1949) "Autumn Storm" 2023 Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. In "Autumn Storm," a ghostly white ...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Thomas Whent Art

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Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Thomas Whent"Camp Fire" - Pulsing Contemporary Abstract Expressionist with Crimson and Black, 2025

$5,400

"Camp Fire" - Pulsing Contemporary Abstract Expressionist with Crimson and Black

By Thomas Whent

Located in Carmel, CA

Thomas Whent (Canadian-American, born 1949) "Camp Fire" 2025 Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. "Camp Fire" pulls you into a glowing f...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Thomas Whent Art

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Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Thomas Whent"Summer Days" - Dynamic Splatter Abstract Expressionist in Cool and Earth Tones, 2024

$3,600

"Summer Days" - Dynamic Splatter Abstract Expressionist in Cool and Earth Tones

By Thomas Whent

Located in Carmel, CA

Thomas Whent (Canadian-American, born 1949) "Summer Days" 2024 Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. Framed: 49" x 37" x 1.5" "Summer Da...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Thomas Whent Art

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Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Thomas Whent"Bonfire" - Warm Fiery Textured Abstract Expressionist in Gold, Red, and Black, 2025

$2,800

"Bonfire" - Warm Fiery Textured Abstract Expressionist in Gold, Red, and Black

By Thomas Whent

Located in Carmel, CA

Thomas Whent (Canadian-American, born 1949) "Bonfire" 2025 Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. "Bonfire" radiates with raw energy, its ...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Thomas Whent Art

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Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Thomas Whent"Party Tree" - Playful Contemporary Abstract White Tree with Colorful Lights, 2024

$3,200

"Party Tree" - Playful Contemporary Abstract White Tree with Colorful Lights

By Thomas Whent

Located in Carmel, CA

Thomas Whent (Canadian-American, born 1949) "Party Tree" 2024 Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. "Party Tree" by Thomas Whent bursts w...

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2010s Contemporary Thomas Whent Art

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Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Thomas Whent"Volcano" - Colorful Contemporary Abstract with Pointillism and Splatter Paint, 2023

$3,500

"Volcano" - Colorful Contemporary Abstract with Pointillism and Splatter Paint

By Thomas Whent

Located in Carmel, CA

Thomas Whent (Canadian-American, born 1949) "Volcano" 2023 Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. Framed: 35" x 35" x 1.5" "Volcano" by T...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Thomas Whent Art

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Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Thomas Whent"Chardonnay Nights" - Brilliant Splatter Abstract Expressionist in Cool Palette, 2022

$2,300

"Chardonnay Nights" - Brilliant Splatter Abstract Expressionist in Cool Palette

By Thomas Whent

Located in Carmel, CA

Thomas Whent (Canadian-American, born 1949) "Chardonnay Nights" 2022 Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. Framed: 28" x 28" x 1" "Chard...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Thomas Whent Art

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Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Karnish ArtEnchanted - Joy-bringers in Pink, Acrylic Abstract Painting, 61x91 cm, 2024

$995

H 24.02 in W 35.83 in D 1.19 in

Enchanted - Joy-bringers in Pink, Acrylic Abstract Painting, 61x91 cm

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: Enchanted - Joy-bringers in Pink - Floral Meadow Flowers Soft Abstract Invest Nature Joy Stillness In this vibrant acrylic painting, I've poured my passion for the abstrac...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Thomas Whent Art

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Acrylic, Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Stretcher Bars

I Dewa Putu SugiBali Jungle Village Procession, Indonesian Figural, mid 20th Century

$2,150

H 22.5 in W 32.25 in D 2.5 in

Bali Jungle Village Procession, Indonesian Figural

Located in Soquel, CA

Lively and detailed depiction of a procession of Balinese figures in the Ubud regional style (Cremation Ceremony) by I Dewa Putu Sugi (Indonesian, b. 1931). ...

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Thomas Whent Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Shizico YiOriginal Triptych-Autumn in London-plein air-British Awarded Artist -Large Oils, 2020

$15,042Sale Price|20% Off

H 39.77 in W 89.77 in D 0.6 in

Original Triptych-Autumn in London-plein air-British Awarded Artist -Large Oils

By Shizico Yi

Located in London, GB

Nothing beats a British autumn. Autumn in London Series is one of the most personal projects of Shizico Yi; the sensitive colours, her signature expressive and confidant brushstrokes...

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2010s Post-Impressionist Thomas Whent Art

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Gesso, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars, Canvas

Karnish ArtSlow Soft Summer: Floral, Abstract, Contemporary, Nature, Soft tones, Original, 2025

$970

H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 0.79 in

Slow Soft Summer: Floral, Abstract, Contemporary, Nature, Soft tones, Original

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: Slow Soft Summer Floral, Abstract, Contemporary, Nature, Soft tones, Original, Authentic, Investment In this gentle, though lively acrylic painting, I connected to the joys ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Thomas Whent Art

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Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Glaze, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Karnish ArtThe Guardians and the Carnival: Large Abstract Painting, Colorful, Joy, Modern, 2021

$1,900

H 35.83 in W 47.64 in D 0.79 in

The Guardians and the Carnival: Large Abstract Painting, Colorful, Joy, Modern

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: The Guardians and the Carnival Abstract Painting Modern Bold Invest Colorful Large Contemporary Joy Love the detail in this artwork by Karnish. This work is part of a serie...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Thomas Whent Art

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Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Color Pencil, Stretcher Bars

Karnish ArtFreedom Flowers: Acrylic Painting, Bold Contemporary Nature Art, Large, 2025

$1,500

H 39.77 in W 29.93 in D 0.79 in

Freedom Flowers: Acrylic Painting, Bold Contemporary Nature Art, Large

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: Freedom Flowers Painting Flowers Freedom Contemporary Modern Bold Original Nature Statement Joy Whilst creating Freedom Flowers, I connected to the gift of nature, the abund...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Thomas Whent Art

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Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Erica BrooksMoons Over Mountains - Multi-Panel Landscape in Acrylic on Canvas, 21st Century

$2,250

H 24 in W 72 in D 0.75 in

Moons Over Mountains - Multi-Panel Landscape in Acrylic on Canvas

Located in Soquel, CA

Big Sur Sunset - Landscape Diptych in Oil on Canvas Big Sur coastal landscape by Erica Brooks (American, 20th Century). This multi-panel painting depicts an abstract mountainous lan...

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2010s Contemporary Thomas Whent Art

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Canvas, Stretcher Bars, Acrylic

Karnish ArtThe Guardians of Delight - Maximalism Abstract Painting, Unique, Extra Large, 2026

$2,200

H 33.08 in W 46.86 in D 1.97 in

The Guardians of Delight - Maximalism Abstract Painting, Unique, Extra Large

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

The Guardians of Delight is a large contemporary painting that explores the emotional terrain of abundance, freedom and the journey of life. Created with vibrant acrylics, charcoal...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Thomas Whent Art

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Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Karnish ArtSharing Abundant Space: Abstract Figurative, Acrylic Painting, Bold, Colorful, 2026

$850

H 20.08 in W 20.08 in D 0.79 in

Sharing Abundant Space: Abstract Figurative, Acrylic Painting, Bold, Colorful

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: Sharing Abundant Space Sharing Abundant Space - Painting Figurative Maximalism Contemporary Floral Bold Invest In this one-of-a-kind abstract impressionism artwork by Karnis...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Thomas Whent Art

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Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Acrylic, Woodcut, Stretcher Bars

Karnish ArtSpace and Time: Maximalism Painting Large Original Autumn-colors Authentic, 2026

$1,500

H 39.77 in W 29.93 in D 0.79 in

Space and Time: Maximalism Painting Large Original Autumn-colors Authentic

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title; Space and Time Modern, Maximalism, Painting, Large, Original, Unique, Authentic, Bold, Statement, One-of-a-kind In this Maximalist and unique piece, I poured energy and emot...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Thomas Whent Art

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Gesso, Wood, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Karnish ArtPainting Animal Horse Abstract Nature Floral Unique Original Figurative Invest, 2023

$2,100

H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 0.79 in

Painting Animal Horse Abstract Nature Floral Unique Original Figurative Invest

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: Rainbow Bridge Painting Animal Horse Abstract Nature Floral Unique Original Bold Delight Invest Mixed Media One-of-a-kind Equestrian This strikingly beautiful artwork by Kar...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Thomas Whent Art

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Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Karnish ArtGolden Thread - Painting Abstract Expression Gilding Calm Ocean Blue Abundance, 2024

$600

H 24.02 in W 24.02 in D 0.79 in

Golden Thread - Painting Abstract Expression Gilding Calm Ocean Blue Abundance

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: Golden Thread Golden Thread - Painting Abstract Expression Gilding Calm Ocean Blue Abundance Gold In this piece, I've embraced the dance of harmony and flow. With featherli...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Thomas Whent Art

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Gold Leaf

Katherine BelloLove Pact (Gestural Abstract, Intuitive, Color Field Inspired, Vibrant, Warm), 2023

$2,400Sale Price|31% Off

H 40 in W 40 in D 1.5 in

Love Pact (Gestural Abstract, Intuitive, Color Field Inspired, Vibrant, Warm)

By Katherine Bello

Located in Kansas City, MO

Katherine Bello Love Pact Mixed Media on Canvas 2023 Size: 40 x 40 x 1.5 inches (101.6 × 101.6 × 3.81 cm) Signed, dated and titled by hand COA provided *On Stretcher Frame, Gallery-...

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2010s Contemporary Thomas Whent Art

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Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Karnish ArtEnchanted Ethereal Escape: Painting, Original, Large, Floral, Signed, 2026

$1,100

H 24.02 in W 35.83 in D 0.79 in

Enchanted Ethereal Escape: Painting, Original, Large, Floral, Signed

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: Ethereal Escape Large Botanical Painting, Delight, Joy, New, Landscape, Nature "Ethereal Escape" is a large, vibrant celebration of nature's wild spirit. Rich acrylics are ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Thomas Whent Art

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Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Paint, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Karnish ArtI AM the Kindred Spirit: Large Colorful Abstract Cubism Painting, 2023

$2,400

H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 1.19 in

I AM the Kindred Spirit: Large Colorful Abstract Cubism Painting

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: I AM the Kindred Spirit I AM the Kindred Spirit is part of Karnish's I AM series, where themes of human connection, shared identity and inner wisdom are explored through her ...

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2010s Abstract Geometric Thomas Whent Art

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Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Previously Available Items

Thomas Whent"Invictus" - Brilliant Colorful Splatter Abstract Expressionism in Warm Palette, 2022

Sold

H 30 in W 30 in D 0.75 in

"Invictus" - Brilliant Colorful Splatter Abstract Expressionism in Warm Palette

By Thomas Whent

Located in Carmel, CA

Thomas Whent (Canadian-American, born 1949) "Invictus" 2022 Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. Framed: 32" x 32" x 1" "Invictus" by T...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Thomas Whent Art

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Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Thomas Whent"Bitcoin" - Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Painting in Gold, Red, and Black, 2025

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H 48 in W 48 in D 1.5 in

"Bitcoin" - Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Painting in Gold, Red, and Black

By Thomas Whent

Located in Carmel, CA

Thomas Whent (Canadian-American, born 1949) "Bitcoin" 2025 Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. "Bitcoin" is a bold tangle of fire-orang...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Thomas Whent Art

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Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

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