PAINTING LIVE:   THE ART OF THOM BIERDZ

Scarlett Johannson hosted former soap opera star Thom Bierdz's gallery show, launching Thom amid the A-list art-collecting scene.

Thom has also been the featured artist in the television series The Take Down and appeared as the cover story on Entertainment Tonight, NBC NEWS, FOX NEWS, and assorted talk shows. His art, and/or his face, has graced a dozen national magazines.

2005 EMERGING ARTIST OF THE YEAR AWARD...

Vox and Out Magazine

LOS ANGELES - Thom Bierdz was nominated and selected by a prestigious panel of past Award recipients. "Thom has triumphed over tragedy and uses his experiences as a platform to create truly unique works of art," said Mary Therese Kraft, "His work and his life story are inspirations to us all and we are pleased to recognize Thom for his visionary designs and talent."

"Thom Bierdz, the next Warhol." JOE THOMPSON, IN MAGAZINE

It is rare to find an artist willing to paint live.

And it's even more unusual to find one so trusting of his brush that he can create a large masterpiece in such a short period of time.  Such are the qualities and talents of Thom Bierdz, who has painted live at venues in New York, Phoenix, Chicago, Las Vegas, Palm Springs, and Beverly Hills.

ACCLAIMED ARTIST THOM BIERDZ SCHEDULED TO PAINT LIVE DURING MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION 13^th ANNUAL "UNCORK A WISH" WINE TASTING AND AUCTION

City's premier emerging artist will auction off the completed piece that evening to benefit the Los Angeles chapter of the renowned children's charity!

Los Angeles (March 27, 2006) -- The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles has added to the list of unique items up for bid at the 13th Annual Wine Tasting and Auction fund raiser on Saturday, May 13, 2006 at West Hollywood's Pacific Design Center, with a painting that will be created live that evening by artist Thom Bierdz...

Painting in Vegas, with Kathy Griffin. Beverly Hills Hotel with Jay Mohr (painting raised $6,500).

With collector Connie Stevens at her home. 

Garden party charity in Hancock Park, Los Angeles.

Charities... hire Thom to paint as the guests arrive and through dinner. He plans his painting to finish just in time for the live auction.  Most recently, Thom's painting raised $6,000 at Paramount Studios for a charity on mental illness. Immediately after the live auction, Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter spoke of her admiration for Thom.

Offices... create high profile entertainment by hiring Thom to paint at work parties, either presenting the finished art piece to an honoree, or as a surprise gift, or a raffle.

Weddings... hire Thom to do bright, Impressionist pieces commemorating their very special day.

Private parties... can hire Thom to paint for a special loved one at a candlelight dinner.

How can anyone paint so fast? Keep in mind Van Gogh did 70 paintings in his last 60 days. Picasso often painted more than one painting a day. Thom is inspired by their styles, but is most often compared to Matisse or Warhol.

What happens when the painting is finished? It is now part of your private collection. You will be given a Certificate of Authenticity, a portfolio of current press and awards, and a DVD, which includes Thom's Entertainment Tonight cover story, other talk shows and TV appearances, gallery exhibits, etc.

How much does it cost? $1,250.00. A bargain because even Thom's smaller paintings start at $2,000 on his website www.ThomBierdz.com. Thom is willing to lower his price at events for the exposure and networking opportunities.

Biography: Even as a soap-opera star (Phillip Chancellor III of The Young And The Restless) Thom's true passion was painting. During challenging times, Thom sought out the canvas for therapy. His powerful and inspiring family story is the subject of a book getting rave reviews and a movie in the works.

Thom's amazing true-life story is now a book!

"A true-life tale of love and loss, terror and triumph that will take your breath away - and play on every single emotion you own."

BILL HARRIS

E! ENTERTAINMENT TV/ NATIONAL ENQUIRER

"Millions of viewers fell in love with Thom Bierdz on The Young and the Restless unaware that his real life was more dramatic than any soap opera.  This book proves he is not just another pretty face - but an artist of substance, power and talent."

DANIEL R. COLERIDGE

-- TVGUIDE.COM

"A truly amazing and intriguing book...you will want to call your family and tell them how much you love them...my glass will be half full for the rest of my life." DANA CAPRINA
-- GAY CHICAGO MAGAZINE

"Beautiful, Expressive, and Original just like one of Bierdz's paintings! A moving testimonial to the power of the human spirit."

-- USABOOKNEWS.COM

"Thom's book is not as much about forgiveness as it is about the kind of strength and spiritual carpentry necessary to repair the disengaging structure of one American family."

LUCIAN K. TRUSCOTT

-- AUTHOR OF DRESS GRAY

"I'm not exaggerating when I say that this is the best book I've ever read! Not to mention it's the best book relating to social work and relationships!"

WAYNE CHESTER

-- SOCIAL WORKER, ODESSA, TEXAS

Thom has painted "live" and raised money for:

Andre Sobel River of Life Foundation Santa Barbara, CA 2006

The Point Foundation Los Angeles, CA 2006

Make-A-Wish Foundation Los Angeles, CA 2005, 2006

Project Angel Food Los Angeles, CA 2004, 2005, 2006

The Names Project Chicago, Ill 2005

G.L.A.S.S. Los Angeles, CA 2005

G.L.E.H. Los Angeles, CA 2004, 2005, 2006

Hurricane Katrina Fund Las Vegas, NV 2005

Gay and Lesbian Center Los Angeles, CA 2005

The Human Rights Arts Council Los Angeles, CA 2005

OUT Auction Pacific Design Center Los Angeles, CA 2005

RockWorks Foundation Los Angeles, CA 2005

The Art of Elysium Los Angeles, CA 2004

Child Welfare League Of America Washington DC 2005

Night of 100 Stars Chicago, Ill 2006

Thom's art will gain in value.

FEATURE FILM

Hollywood producers are developing a full-length feature film based on Thom's life.

GALLERY SHOWS

Thom's work will be on display at the Leigh Gallery in Chicago this September, and in Beverly Hills adjacent at the Hamilton-Selway Gallery in November.

3-MINUTE DVD

The 3-minute DVD shows Thom painting live at many events, and sharing personal issues on talk shows and the news. ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT, the biggest entertainment/news show in the world, felt Thom so remarkable they made him their COVER STORY. IT IS A MUST-SEE DVD.

WWW.THOMBIERDZ.COM

Has more information on everything listed above, plus 400 paintings in 20 categories.

PRESS

MetroG

By Joe Flazh

MetroG Arts Editor

Major exhibition of paintings by Thom Bierdz at the exciting Soicher-Marin Fine Art Gallery.

The red carpet reception was hosted by Scarlett Johansson complete with movie premier klieg light, and tons of paparazzi. From the several hundred people who attended Mr. Bierdz's opening last night and their enthusiastic response to his work, it looks like he has arrived. His work was all over the gallery, beautifully curated on twenty separate walls. This was a major collection. I saw people intensely discussing Thom's works and looking very moved by what they were seeing. His art was receiving the kind of attention that is most gratifying to any artist-being taken seriously...a spectacular launching of a new talent in the art world.

IN Magazine

By Joe Thompson

Escape Artist "The next Warhol."

One painting might be purely decorative abstraction, another; an architectural interior or a figurative work. A single landscape might contain the following: asymmetrical branches that engulf a whimsical cabin; naïve animals that refer to Henri Rousseau's paintings; atmospheric washes that evoke Rothko's use of vivid color; and bold strokes of shapes that seem to pay homage to Matisse.

Genre Magazine

By, Mitch Rustad

Thom Bierdz channeled his grief onto the canvas-and came out a winner.

Taking another step that would transform his spirit, his career path and his life; he turned his emotions loose on the canvas. Bierdz is able to paint on that instinctual level...

Chicago Magazine

By Dana Caprino

Profile

Thom's art is a combination of expressionism, impressionism, surrealism and symbolism. Painting is what keeps him in the moment. "Painting has been my therapy, and I have painted my whole life. I had never imagined my art would be my career and take over like this. People are surprised I have such heavy emotional pieces and, then, whimsical tree houses...