Vincent Thomas is an African-American painter, organizer, and activist born in Waco, Texas. He specializes in acrylic and oil-based portraits, emphasizing cultural storytelling, historical perseverance, and community representation. His work is showcased and featured in TFNB Your Bank For Life, Waco Tribune-Herald, and Magnolia Networks’ Public Artist, including streaming platforms HBO MAX, Apple TV, and Discovery+. Thomas co-founded the nonprofit Blaccent, where he received the Cen-Tex African-American Chamber of Commerce’s Rising Star award for his social and community efforts. Hermés designer Kermit Oliver mentors him while he continues his public works in Central Texas.
Excerpt from a Waco Tribune-Herald article. Article by Kourtney David. Photography by Rod Aydelotte.
Excerpt from a Waco Tribune-Herald article. Article by Kourtney David. Video by Rod Aydelotte.
Public Artist on Magnolia Network. (Left to Right) Naomi Canale, Julie Cervantes, Ruben Rojas, Vincent Thomas, and Brad Settles
Also Available on MAX or Discovery+